Full-Time Nanny Available in New York, NY: Melissa M.

$40/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I'm currently a middle school science and special education teacher. I have been teaching for 25+ years and I'm looking to make a career shift. I have not worked as a professional nanny, but I've raised 2 children to adulthood, one with special needs, and cared for many more over the years as a baby sitter and care giver. I'm willing to travel to Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan. I have dedicated my life to teaching children of all levels. I will work with with any child, any age at any developmental level. I have worked with children of all races and many different ethnicities. I have even homeschooled my older child during their cancer treatment and recovery.
I have a deep respect for other people's traditions, customs and religious practices. I speak French and have a basic understanding of Spanish. I strongly believe that children should be stimulated intellectually, physically and artistically. I really just love people and want to make the would better.

Connect with a nanny like Melissa?

Connect Now View More nannies

Looking For

Availability

Start: ASAP

Weekdays 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

I have been a middle school teacher accident/special education teacher for the past 25 years. I have also taught third grade. Prior to teaching public school, I worked as a teacher in a school for children with developmental disabilities for 4 yrs as an assistant, classroom teacher, after school therapist, and an in home behavioral specialist with children ages 9 - 21.
I have been a girl scout leader for troop 1331 for 7 yrs. I started when my daughter was a junior (age 9). My troop are now 2nd year seniors (age 16).

I have also volunteered with a Sunday kids program through my church and taught catechism. I currently volunteer with Ronald McDonald House Charities and the NY Marine rescue center where I teach aquarium guests about sea turtles, dolphins, seals and whales.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Exploring the outdoors, hiking, camping, playing, climbing
Reading together
Creating art and music
museums, all types
Music appreciation
Cooking and baking
Singing
At home science experiments
Yoga (I'm a certified yoga teacher)

I take a lead from kids. Whatever they like and interests them is what I enjoy doing with them. I also enjoy introducing kids to new cultural experiences like trying new foods, listening to different types of music, going to places or festivals that celebrate cultural traditions.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny is making sure a child feels safe, loved and seen. It's crucial to me for a child to know they have choices and to respect their feelings and identity at all times while also respecting traditions, rules and expectations of the parents.

My experience with special needs children...

I am NYS certified to teach Special Education to children from ages birth - 21. I have worked with kids of various levels on the autism system, ADHD, visual impairments, hearing impairments, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.

Aside from teaching children with special needs for more than half of my life in both school and home settings, my oldest child is a cancer survivor who has ADHD, dyslexia, generalized anxiety, PTSD and long term effects of chemotherapy. I have learned to support children with diverse emotional and educational needs just by caring for my child. (Who is now a successful college student studying opera).
I have spent my life surrounded my children with various physical and learning needs. Every one had been unique and different. While there are some things that remain consistent while working with special needs, every child is unique, and the key is learning their specific needs and what strategies work for them as individuals.

The most important part about being a nanny...

When I was younger and I babysat regularly, when Lucas, who was 5 at the time, and I created a whole imaginary world in the family's living room. We had the best time!