Samantha Ward

With 7+ years of professional childcare experience and 12 years of overall involvement in child-related supervision, I bring a career built entirely at the intersection of developmental science and real-world practice. I combine hands-on experience with graduate-level training in child psychology and adolescent development, enabling me to apply evidence-based developmental insights in practical settings. My multidisciplinary background in marketing, business administration, and child development allows me to communicate developmental insights clearly, think strategically about program design, and deliver recommendations that are both clinically grounded and measurable.

Child Development Specialist/Nanny

Served as Child Development Specialist/Nanny for an ultra-high-net-worth family with full developmental oversight of two children from infancy. Designed evidence-based enrichment programs, monitored and documented milestones across cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor domains.

Introduced

Baby ASL from birth and coordinated all pediatric medical care. Built nutritionally balanced meal plans, managed domestic and international travel logistics across multiple time zones, and maintained detailed developmental records.

Lead Nanny and Household Manager

Spent several years as Lead Nanny and Household Manager for multiple families, gaining broad experience across developmental stages from newborn through school age. Managed healthcare needs, structured daily routines, navigated sibling dynamics, and consistently adapted approach to meet each child's individual needs.

MS - Child Psychology and Adolescent Development - National University (2026-12)

MS - Marketing - Southern New Hampshire University

BA - Business Administration - Southern New Hampshire University