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Rodica Pop

London
Rodica Pop

Summary

I am a mature, reliable and high-energy Montessori-trained nanny with over 5 years of experience in providing care to newborns and school-age children.

My unique background includes 8 years working on Caribbean cruise ships and a decade in London's hospitality sector, creating a diverse set of skills that sets me apart in the childcare field. This professional experience has honed my adaptability, resilience and ability to navigate diverse family dynamics and cultural expectations with ease. As a consequence, I maintain composure in any situation while remaining respectful of parents' preferred childcare and domestic approaches.

My expertise extends beyond child supervision, as I excel in implementing Montessori principles by creating engaging and educational activities that foster children's natural curiosity and promote independence and learning engagement, while significantly reducing screen time.

The skills I posses in home organization, preparing nutritious meals, serving formal dining experiences and space optimization, contribute to creating a harmonious and efficiently run household that supports not just the children but the entire family's well-being.

My goal is to blend my comprehensive competence to deliver exceptional care, tailored to meet the specific needs of my employing family and therefore I am committed to stay current with the latest developments in childcare and house management alike, to the full benefit of the family's thriving home life.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

FREELANCE

BABYSITTER/AD-HOC EMERGENCY CHILDCARE
01.2019 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Worked for 4 various families with children between 0-10 of age
  • Assisted with daily care, nurturing and play
  • Provided tailored support according to children's individual needs
  • Organized fun games that sparked interest and motivation (created own board games from cardboard and other ordinary materials)
  • Supervised children with their homework and school projects
  • Collaborated with children's parents to plan daily outings, educational activities and healthy meals
  • Built rapport of trust/friendships with children and parents
  • Managed schedules and kept accurate planners/calendars
  • Conducted light cleaning and laundry, saving parents time while teaching children small tasks and how to be helpful and responsible
  • Role-modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions

THE FETCU FAMILY
LONDON

MATERNITY NURSE/NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER
09.2019 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Employed by parents in September 2019 to look after their newborn girl
  • Duties have included: general care (bathing, nappy changing, dressing and sleeping arrangements)
  • Instructions on breastfeeding and bottle feeding
  • Looked after baby's laundry, nursery and equipment
  • Organized home environment by advising family in providing appropriate resources (toys, books, learning tools)
  • Set rhythm for the week, focusing on the infant's development and learning through play
  • Created games and other activities according to child's age (arts and crafts, puppet shows, imaginative play sessions) using upcycled materials
  • Supported parents to make wise decisions regarding their lifestyle to promote warm, sensitive relationships between them and the baby (to eat meals together, to be available, to create healthy habits)
  • Prepared nutritional meals and snacks from scratch often with the help of the child
  • Proactively provided transportation to parks, playgroups, swimming pools, libraries, museums, and zoo
  • Responsible for getting the child ready for bedtime
  • Performed housekeeping tasks when parents looked after the baby( laundry,meal preparation,kitchen and rooms maintenance ,organising spaces and wardrobes, restocking supplies)

Hospitality Sector
London

Hospitality & events supervisor, head waitress
04.2009 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Trained and supervised wait staff to maintain first-class customer service standards
  • Mastered the creation,service and coordination pf various dinning experiences
  • Refined customers service skills
  • Managed large-scale events from initial planning to successful completion.

Carnival Cruise Line
Miami, USA

Head waitress
03.2001 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Gained strong adaptability and flexibility working in a multicultural environment
  • Engaged with diverse nationalities ,work ethic and high standards of service
  • Prioritised passengers' safety and satisfaction showcasing reliability and responsibility
  • Implemented and maintained exceptional level of food hygiene and overall cleanliness

Education

Security Watchdog Part of Capita Plc - London

ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE
01.2023

Maria Montessori Institute
London

AMI MONTESSORI ORIENTATION COURSE (0 to 3 years)
11.2023 - 12.2023

Babyem - London

POSTNATAL MATERNITY NURSE CARE TRAINING: OCN Level 4
01.2023 - 04.2023

Babyem - London

INTRODUCTION TO BABY MASSAGE WORKSHOP
01.2023 - 01.2023

Stanford University - California

SHORT COURSE IN BREASTFEEDING
01.2023 - 01.2023

First Aid For Life
London

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
01.2023 - 01.2023

University of West London - London

Certificate of Higher Education: Early Years Education
09.2019 - 02.2022

Skills

  • Montessori-inspired educational activities
  • Cultural adaptability
  • Event planning and catering (including canapes)
  • Space organization and decluttering
  • Overseeing child development
  • Assisting with Housekeeping
  • Healthy Cooking and Meal Prep
  • Charting & Recordkeeping
  • Sole charge capacity
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Flexible and discreet
  • Problem solving
  • Results driven
  • Creative thinking

Languages

Romanian
Native
English
Advanced

Timeline

Maria Montessori Institute

AMI MONTESSORI ORIENTATION COURSE (0 to 3 years)
11.2023 - 12.2023

Security Watchdog Part of Capita Plc - London

ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE
01.2023

Babyem - London

POSTNATAL MATERNITY NURSE CARE TRAINING: OCN Level 4
01.2023 - 04.2023

Babyem - London

INTRODUCTION TO BABY MASSAGE WORKSHOP
01.2023 - 01.2023

Stanford University - California

SHORT COURSE IN BREASTFEEDING
01.2023 - 01.2023

First Aid For Life

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
01.2023 - 01.2023

University of West London - London

Certificate of Higher Education: Early Years Education
09.2019 - 02.2022

MATERNITY NURSE/NANNY/ HOUSEKEEPER

THE FETCU FAMILY
09.2019 - 07.2024

BABYSITTER/AD-HOC EMERGENCY CHILDCARE

FREELANCE
01.2019 - 08.2024

Hospitality & events supervisor, head waitress

Hospitality Sector
04.2009 - 07.2019

Head waitress

Carnival Cruise Line
03.2001 - 01.2009
Rodica Pop