Maria Fernanda Pfeifer
LONDON
Summary
With over 20 years of dedicated service to HNW families, I've mastered rota placements and international travel logistics, enhancing children's development through bilingual communication and creative activities. Renowned for my discretion, team collaboration, and a profound ability to foster positive growth, I hold an MA in Anthropology, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching environment for every child under my care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Rota Nanny
Comer Family (American)
London - U.S.
09.2023 - Current
- Child's age at the time of starting: Boy, 9 months.
- International rota placement based in London with extensive international travel (private and commercial).
- I introduced Spanish language to the baby and spoke only in Spanish to him.
- I managed all travel-related activities: Packing, unpacking, entertaining and feeding toddler during the journey and organizing activities in situ.
- Early introduction (allergens) and weaning.
- Prepared meals and snacks for toddler based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported toddler in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Introduction to phonetics and mathematical skills.
Nanny
Saïd Family (British – Monégasque)
London & International
09.2009 - 08.2023
- The age of children at the time of starting: Girl (1 ½)
- Today, four children are in the household: A girl aged 15, a boy aged 13, a boy aged 10 and a boy aged 6.
- 13 years of international rota placement during holiday time and on Ad-hoc basis.
- 24/6 placement over 6 months, homeschooling during Covid Pandemic.
- 6 years of providing daily support as live-out nanny.
- Extensive international travel (private and commercial).
- 6 years working on yacht summer placements.
- I accompany the family on all season holidays: ski holidays, mountains, seaside and city breaks.
- I managed all travel-related activities: Packing, unpacking, charging electronics, entertaining kids during the journey, doing homework and organizing activities in situ.
- I maintained the children's personal hygiene and assisted children in dressing appropriately for the day's activities ( including sports, formal and informal events)
- I purchased the kid's clothes according to seasons and events.
- I coordinated the kid's diary with the family activities.
- I labelled, stored and catalogued all sports equipment and clothes between seasons.
- I ensured the kids had all the appropriate and fitting gear for various activities according to the season and location (Ex: tennis, skiing, horse riding…)
- I produced and executed daily, weekly and term schedules, ensuring the kids followed a structured, mindful and productive routine.
- I planned and scheduled extracurricular activities.
- I planned, booked and produced all kids' birthday parties and special gatherings. Including booking venues, entertainers, buying decorations etc.
- I maintained reciprocal, regular and transparent communication with the parents.
- I reinforced appropriate discipline according to the parents’ directions.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
Nanny
Rotman Family (Swiss)
London & International
09.2009 - 06.2017
- The age of children at the time of starting: Boy (1), boy (3) and girl (5)
- 10 years of international rota placement during holiday time and on Ad-hoc basis.
- 4 years working as 24 hours weekend nanny.
- 6 years providing live-out nanny support.
- A formal family that attended and hosted many events.
- Extensive international travel (private and commercial).
- Proxy parenting and travel internationally with elder daughter.
- I potty trained the youngest child.
- I organised creative and engaging activities for all three kids in different age groups.
- I drove the kids back home from school every day.
- I supervised and assisted with homework and school-related activities.
- I ensured the kids followed a balanced and healthy diet.
- I reinforced appropriate discipline according to the parents’ directions.
- I coordinated the kid's diary with the family activities.
- I managed all travel-related activities: Packing, unpacking, entertaining kids during the journey with analogue activities, doing homework and organizing activities in situ.
- I labelled, stored and catalogued all sports equipment and clothes between seasons.
- I ensured the kids had all the appropriate and fitting gear for various activities according to the season and location (Ex: tennis, skiing, horse riding…)
- I accompany the family on ski and summer holidays to far-away destinations and on city breaks.
Nanny
Garfield Family (British)
London & Ibiza
04.2007 - 09.2009
- The age of children at the time of starting: Boy (6)
- Proxy parenting and independent international travel.
- Family based in London & Ibiza.
- Extensive international travelling.
- I liaised between the mother and the father throughout a challenging divorce.
- Duties included cooking healthy meals, laundry, light housework related to the child.
- I supported the child in play activities, hygiene and socialization.
- I organized the child's schedule, including school, personal and extracurricular activities.
- I oversaw the daily school run.
- Assisted the child with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- I spent quality time with the boy and cared for him around the clock.
Nanny
Bellotti Family (Australian-American)
London & Aspen
11.2005 - 03.2007
- The age of children at the time of starting: Boy (4) and girl (2)
- Live in nanny, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm, plus babysitting.
- Family-based in London but extensive travel to the U.S. and other destinations.
- I organized the kids’ daily routines, school runs, homework, after-school activities.
- I cooked healthy meals for the kids.
- I managed all activities related to travel: Packing, unpacking, entertaining kids during the journey with analogue activities, doing homework and organizing activities in situ.
- I read and discussed stories with the kids to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
- I engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- I used my artistic background to encourage creative thinking, fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Nanny
Turner Family (British)
North Yorkshire.
01.2003 - 08.2005
- The age of children at the time of starting: Boy (6 months old), a boy (1 ½ ) and a girl born in 2005.
- Family-based in the countryside.
- Full-time live-in position Monday to Friday.
- Duties included cooking healthy meals, laundry, light housework related to the kids.
- Weaning and potty training.
- I organized creative and educational activities for two kids under three for two years.
Education
Certificate - Early Years Level 4 Course
OLC
London 08.2023
Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
UCL
London07.2023
Certificate - Teaching Critical Thinking Through Art.
Washington National Art Gallery
Washington 04.2023
Certificate - 12 Hours First Aid Paediatric
London School of Childcare Studies
London02.2023
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Practices,
Central Saint Martins
London06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Bogota 01.2001
Skills
- 20 years of experience working for HNW families
- 13 years of experience working on Rota placements for HNW families
- 13 years of experience working for HNW families during the winter season (Switzerland and the US)
- 5 years of experience working as a nanny on Yachts during the summer holidays
- Packing, unpacking and management of all children's belongings between locations
- English, Spanish, and French proficiency
- MA in Anthropology, highly educated and world traveller
- Early Years Level 4 Course
- Genuine care for children's positive mental and physical development
- Discretion and diplomacy
- Team player
- Attention to detail
- Patient and able to remain calm in stressful situations
- Common sense and creativity
- Schedule Creation
- Event and Activity Planning
- Administrative and logistics management
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Rota Nanny
Comer Family (American)
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Saïd Family (British – Monégasque)
09.2009 - 08.2023
Nanny
Rotman Family (Swiss)
09.2009 - 06.2017
Nanny
Garfield Family (British)
04.2007 - 09.2009
Nanny
Bellotti Family (Australian-American)
11.2005 - 03.2007
Nanny
Turner Family (British)
01.2003 - 08.2005
Certificate - Early Years Level 4 Course
OLC
Master of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
UCL
Certificate - Teaching Critical Thinking Through Art.
Washington National Art Gallery
Certificate - 12 Hours First Aid Paediatric
London School of Childcare Studies
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts And Practices,
Central Saint Martins
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano