Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
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Thays Cavalcanti

Thays Cavalcanti

City of London

Summary

Enthusiastic and reliable nanny based in South East with 5 years of experience caring for children all ages. Skilled in supporting newborns and toddlers, including twins, through key developmental milestones. Patient, responsible and flexible, with warm and approachable manner. Energetic and creative in engaging children through play, learning and healthy routines. Dedicated to helpinh children thrive, grow in confidence, and enjoy happy, well-balanced lives.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Live-Out nanny

Thomson Family
Peckham, Southwark
11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Provided full-time care for an infant from 5 months old, supporting key developmental milestones including rolling, crawling, standing and walking.
  • Introduced and prepared healthy, balanced meals during the weaning stage, ensuring good nutrition and safe eating habits.
  • Supervised and engaged the older sibling for several hours daily, balancing needs of both children.
  • Experienced in managing overnights and sole charge while parents travelled, maintaning routines and a secure environment.
  • Transported children to playgroups, swimming class and other activities when required.
  • Managed bedtime routines efficiently ensuring a peaceful end to the day.

Live-Out nanny

Jones Family
Bounds Green, Haringey
06.2023 - 10.2024

Responsible for a child (At the time), 3 years old.

  • Implemented behavioural strategies managing tantrums effectively.
  • Coordinated fun days out for entertainment and learning opportunities.
  • Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
  • Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
  • Maintained good communication with parents regarding child's progress or concerns.
  • Transported children to school, playgroups, and other activities when required.
  • Managed bedtime routines efficiently ensuring a peaceful end to the day.

Babysitter

Rodriguez Family
Ealing, City of London
05.2023 - 07.2023

Night nanny for newborn twins, one of whom suffered from reflux

  • Adapted to last-minute requests and changes from parents by maintaining flexible schedule.
  • Arrived at agreed locations on-time and ready to work for reliable service.

Babysitter

Devenish Family
Kensington, Royal Kensington and Chelsea
05.2022 - 12.2022

I regularly took care of a baby every weekend, from 6 months until I was 1 year old

  • Prepared healthy snacks and meals according to individual needs, promoting positive nutrition and wellbeing.
  • Adapted to last-minute requests and changes from parents by maintaining flexible schedule.
  • Arrived at agreed locations on-time and ready to work for reliable service.
  • Maintained appropriate control of children through confident communication and positive encouragement.
  • Accompanied children to parks and play spaces, providing diligent supervision for maximised child safety.

Live-In nanny

Bernard Family
Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
01.2022 - 08.2022

Responsible for a 2-year-old girl who could not communicate verbally due to bilingualism

  • Maintained secure, child-friendly environments with engaging activities and outdoor play.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, enhancing children's overall health.
  • Read storybooks before bedtime, encouraging love for literature in young minds.
  • Performed cleaning, washing, ironing and laundry to maintain home order.
  • Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Universidade Estácio de Sá
Rio de Janeiro
02.2011 - 02.2017

Skills

  • First Aid
  • Housekeeping
  • Food preparation
  • Potty training
  • Babysitting expertise
  • Activity planning

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

  • Addicted to books

Timeline

Live-Out nanny

Thomson Family
11.2024 - 09.2025

Live-Out nanny

Jones Family
06.2023 - 10.2024

Babysitter

Rodriguez Family
05.2023 - 07.2023

Babysitter

Devenish Family
05.2022 - 12.2022

Live-In nanny

Bernard Family
01.2022 - 08.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Law

Universidade Estácio de Sá
02.2011 - 02.2017
Thays Cavalcanti