Full-Time Nanny Available in Madison, WI: Mazikeen F.

$12/hr

A little bit about me

I’m Maz!

I was a camp counselor for years and years as a teen and young adult, I worked for a public school corporation in Indiana for a year, and now I’m moving to Madison! I love kids of all ages, but have a soft spot for babies, toddlers, and preteens.

My hobbies are anything outdoors (hiking, camping), reading (children’s and YA fantasy and sci-fi are my favourites), dance (I was in a pre-professional ballet company in high school and the love for dance never truly leaves you), sewing, knitting, and cooking. I have a bachelors degree in sociology, philosophy, and religious studies from Indiana University, and I completed about 3/4 of my graduate coursework for a masters in library sciences (with a focus in youth services) before we had to move states.

I’m an open book and I’m happy to answer any questions you have!

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 5:00AM - 11:30PM

Full-time

Live-out

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

In middle and high school, I taught dance classes to little dancers ages 2-12.

I was a camp counselor in high school and college for campers age 5-13.

During my undergrad degree, I worked as an assistant manager at a children’s museum and I managed the library located in my university campus’s family housing building. Both positions included planning activities and events for children of many ages and the supervision of those children.

I spent a year as a before and after school care aide for elementary school children (ages 4-11). I also spent a summer with that school corporation as a summer “camp counselor” for first graders, and the following fall semester as a long-term substitute for an 8th grade college and careers course.

I very briefly nannied a wonderful 6 year-old boy during the onset of COVID before his mother was able to work from home. I was responsible for assisting him with virtual school, so I do have some experience with virtual school.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love reading with/to kids, playing pretend games, involving kiddos in the activities of daily life (like cleaning and cooking) in fun and age-appropriate ways, and doing arts and crafts. I also enjoy doing science experiments, building with legos and blocks, and playing outside (sports, playing tag, playing on playgrounds, nature walks, really anything outdoors!). Some of the favourite memories I have from summers at camp are of setting up scavenger hunts for the campers and watching them follow the clues.

I also find assisting with homework incredibly rewarding (that moment when the lightbulb turns on in their head and they understand something new is pure magic).

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is encouraging a child’s growth, learning, creativity, and burgeoning independence. Every parent wishes they could be with their child all day, and most can’t. Being a nanny means I get to be your eyes and ears while you have to be away. I get to help you help your child grow into the wonderful person they were born to be. What an incredible honor that is!

My experience with special needs children...

I don’t have extensive experience working with children with special needs, but part of my time as a substitute teacher was spent subbing in the special education classroom due to COVID-related staff shortages so I am also not entirely unfamiliar. I am always happy to learn.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One of my absolute favourite moments of my life was building a blanket fort with my 12 and 13 year old campers and sitting around in a circle inside while the campers vented about the silly things the boys they had crushes had done! Being let into their world and remembering how big those first crushes felt, while also being able to share some sage advice about how important it was not to change yourself for a boy and to prioritise friendships, was something so meaningful. They think they’re so grown up at that age but they’re still just kids and they love blanket forts as much as they did when they were younger.

Another of my absolute favourites was when I was a teenager babysitting a family friend’s toddler, and she wanted to do my makeup and do a photoshoot together. I still have those pictures and I treasure them.