FRANCESCO LUESU
London
Summary
Professional, energetic and dependable Manny, educator and qualified sports coach with extensive experience working with children in private households, schools and educational environments.
Experienced in supporting children of different ages through structured routines, educational activities, sport, music and creative learning, while building positive, respectful and trusting relationships.
Qualified Swimming Instructor with Swim England / ASA certifications and approximately 10 years of experience teaching swimming in London, including within leading London schools and educational settings.
Also qualified at Level 1 in Personal Training, Tennis and Football, with experience introducing children to a wide range of sports and encouraging confidence, coordination, teamwork and healthy physical development.
Musician and guitarist with experience teaching guitar to children and using music to encourage creativity, concentration, confidence and self-expression.
Holder of a Master's Degree in Philosophy and Communication from the University of Cagliari, together with a Master's qualification in Education and Pedagogy, providing a strong academic foundation in communication, learning, child development and educational approaches.
Discreet and adaptable when working within private households and comfortable collaborating with parents, nannies, tutors, teachers and other household staff.
Particularly passionate about encouraging independence, confidence, curiosity, physical activity and creativity through age-appropriate activities and positive role modelling.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
PRIVATE MANNY
Private Family
South Kensington, London
09.2023 - Current
- Cared for two boys aged 7 and 10 within a busy professional household on a daily basis.
- Coordinate sports, tutoring, playdates and extracurricular activities.
- Support both children with homework and school projects.
- Organise engaging activities including football, swimming, cycling, museums and educational outings.
- Use my professional sports background to encourage physical activity, coordination, confidence and healthy routines.
- Provided swimming guidance and instruction, supporting water confidence and swimming technique.
- Introduce the children to football, tennis and other age-appropriate sporting activities.
- Incorporated music and guitar into recreational and educational activities.
- Prepare simple, nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Encouraged independence by implementing structured routines and assigning age-appropriate responsibilities.
- Maintain clear and consistent boundaries in line with the parents' approach.
- Organised and packed school bags daily, ensuring all necessary materials and sports equipment were ready for each child's activities.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding schedules, activities and the children's progress.
- Accompanied the family on domestic and international trips.
- Maintain complete discretion regarding the family's private life.
AFTER-SCHOOL MANNY
Private Family
Hampstead, London
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Cared for two children aged 8 and 11, including a child with autism, providing patient, consistent and individualised support within the family environment.
- Coordinated school pickups and transportation to extracurricular activities, ensuring timely and safe arrival.
- Assisted with homework, reading and preparation for school.
- Provided individualised support to a child with autism, adapting activities, communication and daily routines to his needs and preferences.
- Supported consistent routines and clear transitions, helping to create a calm, predictable and positive environment.
- Fostered independence, confidence, and communication skills through active participation in everyday activities.
- Organised outdoor activities and weekend excursions, promoting engagement and physical activity.
- Encouraged participation in swimming, football, and tennis, adapting activities to suit individual needs.
- Used sport and educational activities to promote confidence, independence and positive routines.
- Developed creative activities that included music and guitar to engage children's interests.
- Prepared the children's evening meals.
- Supported bedtime routines when parents were working late.
- Helped maintain the children's bedrooms, school materials and activity equipment.
- Worked closely with parents to maintain consistent routines, expectations and approaches tailored to each child's individual needs.
SPORTS COACH & CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY LEADER
London Youth Sports Programme
London
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked with children aged 6–14 across football, athletics and multi-sport programmes.
- Facilitated individual and group sporting activities, enhancing children's enjoyment and participation in diverse settings.
- Delivered football and general physical activity sessions.
- Developed structured and engaging training sessions that improved skill development and maintained high energy levels.
- Encouraged teamwork, confidence, discipline, and positive communication, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Adapted activities to different ages, abilities and levels of confidence.
- Introduced children to tennis and a variety of age-appropriate sports.
- Ensured adherence to safeguarding and safety standards during all activities.
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Schools & Educational Settings
London
- Qualified Swimming Instructor with extensive experience teaching children in London, including within leading schools and educational environments.
- Instruct children in swimming techniques tailored to their age and skill levels.
- Teach fundamental swimming techniques and support progression across different strokes and skill levels.
- Plan structured, engaging and age-appropriate swimming lessons.
- Adapt teaching methods according to each child's confidence, ability and individual learning needs.
- Cultivated water confidence, swimming technique, and safe behaviour in and around water.
- Maintain high standards of pool safety and safeguarding.
- Approximately 10 years of teaching experience
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - PHILOSOPHY & COMMUNICATION
University of Cagliari
ItalyMASTER'S - EDUCATION & PEDAGOGY
Skills
- Private household childcare
- Educational support
- Swimming coaching
- Football coaching
- Tennis coaching
- Fitness training
- Sports and outdoor activities
- Guitar tuition and musical activities
- Creative and educational activities
- School runs and daily routines
- Activity and itinerary planning
- Meal preparation
- Family travel coordination
- Professional confidentiality
- Parent collaboration
- Positive discipline
- Confidence building
- Childcare coordination
- Academic background
- London driving
- Travel: International travel
Languages
Italian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1
certifications
Swim England ASA Qualification - Personal Training Tennis Coaching - Football Coaching - Enhanced DBS Certificate - Paediatric First Aid - Safeguarding Children Training - Driving Licence
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Sport, fitness, swimming, music, guitar, philosophy, travel, cooking, hiking, museums and children's educational activities.
REFERENCES
Excellent professional references from previous private families and professional environments available upon request.
Timeline
PRIVATE MANNY
Private Family
09.2023 - Current
AFTER-SCHOOL MANNY
Private Family
01.2022 - 08.2023
SPORTS COACH & CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY LEADER
London Youth Sports Programme
09.2020 - 12.2021
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR
Schools & Educational Settings
MASTER'S DEGREE - PHILOSOPHY & COMMUNICATION
University of Cagliari