Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
5 years of experience caring for:
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
I grew up with two much younger sisters (7 & 11 year age gap) and have continued to help care for them in all their different stages of development.
Girl Scout Camp Leader
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Girl Scout Camp Leader
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
Playing board or card games. Doing puzzles. Making slime, Making other crafts - bracelets, lanyards, collage, painting, drawing, clay.
Going to the beach, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, building sand castles (lifeguard certified).
Playing at the park - teaching kids how to swing, monkey bars, tag, other games.
Playing make-believe creative world games.
Making forts and cleaning up!
Teaching kids yoga and calming breathing techniques.
Listening to them talk and share, tell stories.
Making up stories together.
Cooking food together - PB&J's, baking.
Going to the library or bookstore and picking out or reading books.
Going to the beach, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, building sand castles (lifeguard certified).
Playing at the park - teaching kids how to swing, monkey bars, tag, other games.
Playing make-believe creative world games.
Making forts and cleaning up!
Teaching kids yoga and calming breathing techniques.
Listening to them talk and share, tell stories.
Making up stories together.
Cooking food together - PB&J's, baking.
Going to the library or bookstore and picking out or reading books.
The most important part about being a nanny...
Showing up present and hearing and seeing the child as another complex human being at a different stage in development. Building connection by listening, valuing their words, thoughts and ideas. Being able to learn from them while also being able to guide them in a positive direction. Showing compassion and patience over and over again pays off.
My experience with special needs children...
I have cared for children with Type I diabetes and celiac disease.
I have also cared for children on the autism spectrum and with other mental health needs such as OCD and ADHD.
I have also cared for children on the autism spectrum and with other mental health needs such as OCD and ADHD.
The most important part about being a nanny...
Watching a child accomplish something after watching and assisting them attempt that task over an extended period of time. Seeing them take pride in themselves and gain confidence and knowing that my help aided in that moment for them.
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Hello,
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