Marina Athanasaki
Southgate ,LND
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Nanny with a specialisation in newborn care and a strong understanding of child development. Proficient in hygiene maintenance, household management, and organising children's activities to foster language development. Known for maintaining children's room tidiness and possessing strong physical stamina. Committed to encouraging language development and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Private Nanny
Private Family
London
2024.08 - 2026.01
- Created fun learning environment using arts and crafts, aiding cognitive growth.
- Facilitated bedtime routines leading to consistent sleeping habits.
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved health.
- Coordinated family travel logistics during holidays-ensuring smooth transitions.
- Maintained cleanliness of children's areas for a healthy living environment.
- Provided first aid treatment to minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Supported childhood development with educational games and outdoor activities.
- Administered medication as directed by parents, ensuring proper health management.
Private nanny- Infant 8 months old - 1 year old
3 months contract
London
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved health.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours observed-maintaining transparency in care provided.
- Handled emergencies efficiently under pressure-prioritising child safety above all else.
- Facilitated bedtime routines leading to consistent sleeping habits.
- Developed strong rapport with the children, fostering a trusting relationship.
Private Nanny - with infants and toddlers
Wimbledon- London
London
2022.04 - 2024.04
- Provided first aid treatment to minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Assisted children with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and cleanliness standards.
- Developed strong rapport with the children, fostering a trusting relationship.
- Managed challenging behaviours calmly, promoting emotional maturity in children.
- Promoted good behaviour through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported childhood development with educational games and outdoor activities.
Private Nanny - London
Private Nanny
Mayfair- London
2020.06 - 2021.06
- Supported childhood development with educational games and outdoor activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviours observed-maintaining transparency in care provided.
- Provided first aid treatment to minor injuries, ensuring quick recovery.
- Managed children's schedules to ensure timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved health.
- Facilitated bedtime routines leading to consistent sleeping habits.
- Ensured child safety by monitoring their activities and whereabouts at all times.
Nanny ( Infants& Twins)
Private family- Self employed
London
2019.02 - 2019.09
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
Private Nanay
Early Years& Educational Support- Greece
Greece
2002.09 - 2019.01
Education
Diploma- Early Years Specialist (0- 6 years -
EU- recognised/ State College, Crete, Greece
Greece 2020.06 -
Children's Literature -
Children's Literature. Arts, Music and rhythm
Greece 1999.10 - 2000.02
ESOL Entry Level 2 course -
5E Ltd, Selby Centre
London 2026.05 -
Skills
Nanny
- Hygiene maintenance expertise
- Maintaining children's rooms tidiness
- Newborn care specialisation
- Strong physical stamina
- Language development encouragement
- Household management aptitude
- Organising children's activities
- Child development understanding
Languages
English
Intermediate
Timeline
ESOL Entry Level 2 course -
5E Ltd, Selby Centre
2026.05 -
Private Nanny
Private Family
2024.08 - 2026.01
Private nanny- Infant 8 months old - 1 year old
3 months contract
2024.04 - 2024.07
Private Nanny - with infants and toddlers
Wimbledon- London
2022.04 - 2024.04
Private Nanny - London
Private Nanny
2020.06 - 2021.06
Diploma- Early Years Specialist (0- 6 years -
EU- recognised/ State College, Crete, Greece
2020.06 -
Nanny ( Infants& Twins)
Private family- Self employed
2019.02 - 2019.09
Private Nanay
Early Years& Educational Support- Greece
2002.09 - 2019.01
Children's Literature -
Children's Literature. Arts, Music and rhythm
1999.10 - 2000.02