Elissa, a Nanny for Hire in Elmsford, NY 10523
2009- present-I take care of a 2 year old boy in Scarsdale, NY three days a week.
2007-2008-personal nanny-Private Home---New Hartford, NY- three children
2 boys and a girl (infant, age 1, and age 3)
I assisted a mother with caring for her children while she was pregnant. This involved cleaning, cooking, shopping, and mostly making sure the young children were happy and safe.
Dec 2003-2007 Personal Nanny
Private Home---Scarsdale, NY
Two girls (ages 9 and 12) upon taking the job
Responsibilities included that of a teacher, counselor, and numerous duties. Responding to the children’s emotional concerns, providing guidance, assistance with homework, cooking, cleaning, and providing transportation.
September, 2005—May, 2007-Personal Nanny
Private Home---, NY
A girl (2) and a boy (5) upon taking the job
Responsibilities included that of a teacher, counselor, and numerous paternal duties. Maintaining schedule in regards to medical needs, kept their interest by providing services such as reading books, offering support and encouragement via positive and creative role-playing games, and implementing arts and craft program.
October, 2004—May, 2006
Teacher’s Assistant
School---, NY
Male and female children (ages 4-6)
Assistance in maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere for students. A few of which manifested behavioral issues, and physical and/or cognitive limitations. Responsibilities included ensuring classroom safety and structure, and creating a comfortable classroom setting for optimal growth of all students. Accomplished through demonstration and reinforcement of right versus wrong, as well as teaching students how to cope with and overcome personal limitations.
May, 2002—August, 2002
Foster Care Provider’s Assistant
Private Home--Gorham, NY
Male and female children (infant to age 7)
Assisting a foster family with everyday familial duties as well as specialized services. The children suffered from a varied array of abuses, neglect and abandonment. They were limited by cognitive and physical factors. Counseling services (e.g. coping skills, anger management, life skills) were often the responsibility of each day.