About Marilia

I have a wealth of work experience beyond the traditional background of a nanny. Before becoming a childcare professional, I spent 13 years working for a Brazilian airline on first-class flights to Asia and Europe. This cosmopolitan experience fostered a deep understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures, languages, and styles. It also led to further opportunities as a Portuguese interpreter and tutor. As a nanny, I bring all these rich experiences into my work. I love to expose my children to the cultures of different countries, especially my native Brazil, through art projects, dance, and stories. I also find fun ways to teach beginning Portuguese and Spanish. I want to impart a sense of wonder about the world and its beauty. Above all, I bring an intangible quality to my relationship with children that I can only attribute to my Latin upbringing. I have been blessed with a warm and outgoing personality that can draw even the shyest child out of his shell. In Brazilian culture, children are our most precious possessions, and every child I care for received more than his share of genuine love and affection.