Relevant experience where I also cared for children were…I'm a dance teacher, I've teach to groups around 25 little girls and 20 teenagers, preparing them physically and emotionally to act a performance.
I've been a counselor for the last 2 years summer camps in the US, for children and adults with special needs coordinating activities and solving staff problems.
I have been a swimming coach for children .
I have been teaching Spanish and English language for children
I have work as a therapist with motion and mental activities to encourage and develop their skills
Activities I enjoy doing with children…Is important for me to recognize the favorite activities for each children and help them develop their skills, these are some of my favorite
Indoors
-Arts and crafts
-Performing arts
-Dance
-Board games
Outdoors
-Going outside to explore
-Games at the parks
-Scavenger hunts
-Picnis
-Pick up nature and do arts
and more...
The most important part about being a nanny…I consider that be patient with the kids feelings and also recognize their need giving them the time to express themselves is really important to create a healthy bound and also set boundaries.
My experience with special needs children…I've work the last 3 years with The League Foundation as part of their counselors to work with children and adults with special needs mostly autism and down syndrome.
As part of my formation as physical therapist I have 5 years of experience with all kind of disabilities.
I also have worked with families in US as a care giver for children with autism and down syndrome.
I enjoyed creating activities to develop their skills and needs.
My favorite nanny moment…The first time I saw snowing my kids show me all the tools to play in the snow, we made snowmans, we slide, balls fights (the ones I lose >w<) and hot chocolate at the end with bread from my hometown, it has been one of my favorite days ever, absolutely lovely and magical