ABOUT ME:
My name is Maria Falauto and I am a Family Assistant in Marin County. Born and raised in Italy, I made the Bay Area my new home many moons ago. Over the course of 2 decades I had a successful career as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager, until one day in 2016 I decided to change my path and found new purpose caring for the most precious assets on this planet - OUR children.
I love this new way of being of service to my community, and my services include childcare, personal assistance and household management. Armed with an abundance of enthusiasm, resourcefulness, strong organizational and time management skills, I can get a lot accomplished in the household front. But my priority is - and always will be - the long-term well-being of the children I am entrusted with. I have a deep passion for fostering children’s emotional intelligence and physical well-being, therefore I put my heart and soul into providing heartfelt nurturing care, establishing strong and safe emotional connections, preparing nutrient-dense balanced meals, and encouraging screen-free activities and physical movement. I love the Waldorf philosophy and have worked with many Waldorf children. In this age of electronic devices, excessive consumerism and stimulation galore, I believe in the "power of less", as reflected in the book "Simplicity Parenting" by Kim John Payne.
I have extensive practical experience in living a toxic-free, Eco-conscious, health & heart-centered life; I'm mindful of food and environmental allergies or sensitivities, and versatile in special diets (I have been gluten-free for many years). I am currently an "on call" Preschool Substitute Teacher at a couple of preschools in Marin County, and an "on call" Temporary Nanny registered with employment agencies and online babysitting sites.
I am a prudent driver with a clean driving record and a safe car for transportation. California TrustLine certified, CPR/First Aid certified, California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter certified. All vaccines up to date. Fluent in English and Italian. I also speak intermediate Spanish.
MY VALUES:
WHAT I OFFER:
MY HOBBIES:
I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOUR FAMILY!
My name is Maria Falauto and I am a Family Assistant in Marin County. Born and raised in Italy, I made the Bay Area my new home many moons ago. Over the course of 2 decades I had a successful career as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager, until one day in 2016 I decided to change my path and found new purpose caring for the most precious assets on this planet - OUR children.
I love this new way of being of service to my community, and my services include childcare, personal assistance and household management. Armed with an abundance of enthusiasm, resourcefulness, strong organizational and time management skills, I can get a lot accomplished in the household front. But my priority is - and always will be - the long-term well-being of the children I am entrusted with. I have a deep passion for fostering children’s emotional intelligence and physical well-being, therefore I put my heart and soul into providing heartfelt nurturing care, establishing strong and safe emotional connections, preparing nutrient-dense balanced meals, and encouraging screen-free activities and physical movement. I love the Waldorf philosophy and have worked with many Waldorf children. In this age of electronic devices, excessive consumerism and stimulation galore, I believe in the "power of less", as reflected in the book "Simplicity Parenting" by Kim John Payne.
I have extensive practical experience in living a toxic-free, Eco-conscious, health & heart-centered life; I'm mindful of food and environmental allergies or sensitivities, and versatile in special diets (I have been gluten-free for many years). I am currently an "on call" Preschool Substitute Teacher at a couple of preschools in Marin County, and an "on call" Temporary Nanny registered with employment agencies and online babysitting sites.
I am a prudent driver with a clean driving record and a safe car for transportation. California TrustLine certified, CPR/First Aid certified, California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter certified. All vaccines up to date. Fluent in English and Italian. I also speak intermediate Spanish.
MY VALUES:
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Generosity
- Patience
- Being of service
- Keeping commitments
- Open, honest communication
- Appreciation of diversity
- Meaningful connections
WHAT I OFFER:
- Genuine, nurturing care
- Safe emotional connections
- Healthy, respectful boundaries
- Enthusiasm, high energy
- Creative, fun and stimulating environment
- Screen-free activities
- Opportunities for fostering:
- Physical activities
- Music appreciation
- Creativity and states of flow
- Emotional growth
- Self-reflection
- Self-reliance and confidence
MY HOBBIES:
- Salsa and West Coast Swing dancing
- Yoga
- Aerial dance
- Riding my kick scooter
- Singing
- Creative endeavors
- Fermenting foods
- Making my own personal care products
- Making children laugh! :-)
I LOOK FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOUR FAMILY!