Friendly and energetic Nanny with 4 years in this role, but experienced in childcare since 2009. Motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well-behaved.
Mature, responsible child carer, with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, and deeply adores children.
Offers strong communication and organisational skills, combined with nurturing and patient nature. Knowledgeable about child development principles and safety practices. Ready to use and develop skills in caregiving, time management, and creative problem-solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Child Study Administrator
Alphaplus
London
01.2025 - 03.2025
Delivered a successful study, while working for the International Early Learning and Child Well-being Study (IELS), across multiple schools in England, over an 8 week period, conducting individual sessions with 15 pre-selected early years primary school students per school.
Facilitated engaging 60-minute study sessions focusing on emergent literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, and empathy through interactive activities and problem-solving games.
Conducted one-on-one tablet-based assessments with primary school children, ensuring clear instructions and a positive, engaging experience, and most importantly creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for the children to partake.
Collaborated and created a successful rapport with school staff, teachers and social workers, to ensure smooth execution of study protocols and provide ongoing support to participating schools.
Completed in-depth training prior to the study to familiarize with study tools, methodologies, and best practices for working with young children.
Coordinated school visits, adapting to various locations and schedules to ensure seamless delivery of the study.
Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols while handling sensitive participant data and interacting with children.
Nanny
Ashley & Nick Jones
London, London
01.2023 - 06.2024
Responsible for 3 children, two boys ages 9months and 8 years old, and one girl age 5.
Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising children's safety at all times.
Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
Performed cleaning, washing, laundry and putting toys and games away, to maintain home order.
Changed and bathed the baby and supervised baths for older children.
Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
Developed strong bonds with children through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
Administered medicine, following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
Adhered to set timeframes to maintain consistency with nighttime routines.
Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals for the entire family in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
Nanny
Marta
London, London
09.2023 - 12.2023
Responsible for 9 month old baby
Took in deliveries and responsible for all 3 meals a day, for mother and child.
Listened to instruction by following the stages of weaning, and kept a keen eye on the sizes of certain solids.
Baby was still breast feeding, but introduced to solids with myself, an especially clean eater, strictly fruit and veg, and some protein such as chicken and fish.
Maintained a caring environment for baby to nurtured, playing his favourite games such as peekaboo, reading, and enhance his already strong love of music.
Mastering nappy changes with an especially wriggly child.
Nanny
Jane Parsons
London, London
05.2022 - 09.2022
Followed the mother's precise routine for the baby, with a short morning nap, therefore organisation was key, scheduling ahead of time, in order for baby to have a fun and interactive day, while sticking to a routine he was familiar with.
Attending morning classes, for baby to interact with other infants and develop socially.
Prepared specific meals avoiding all allergies and adhering to a nutritious diet and encouraging self feeding.
Confident in nappy changes and nap time routines.
Often a poorly baby therefore responsible for administering medication often, and created a safe and comfortable environment for baby to trust and depend on me.
Nanny
Rachel Harris
London, London
08.2020 - 09.2022
Responsible for three lovely boys, ages 2, 5 and 7; the days most frequently spent with the youngest, taken to different groups and activities, such as dance group, stay and plays, singing, swimming and many playgrounds.
Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines, such as science experiments, arts and crafts, water play, making dens etc.
Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures, which was especially important during the pandemic.
Responsible for doing homeschooling with the eldest boys (due to Covid restrictions-schools closing down), assisting with lessons via zoom calls and help carry out school work and projects, adapting the youngest child's earlier routine, so there was a balance of school work, play and fun social time together.
Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling.
Managed behavioural issues sensitively, fostering respect and good manners in children.
Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
Confident with the toddlers nap-time routine, nappy change, bottle feeding and story time, settled peacefully and safely for sleeping.
Carried out potty training with the youngest, in under 2 weeks.
Planned ahead with booking activities for all 3 boys during the holidays, across London for day trips to Museums and iconic spots like Kew Gardens.
Assisted with homework, enhancing understanding of school subjects.
Chef & Ski Lodge Custodian
Ski Racers Club
Whakapapa, Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand
07.2019 - 10.2019
Responsible for managing and running a large ski lodge, cooking delicious homely food for the families, up to 32 people, while socialising and maintaining a relaxing environment for their skiing holiday.
Trained in the health and safety measures required to carry out in case of a fire and instructing new club members, as well as food safety requirements, and general knowledge on how the lodge ran (heaters, pipework/plumbing, water tank levels, electrics, firewood stock).
Responsible for creating meal plans and cooking 3 meals a day, as well as extra sweet treats, carrying out food orders and deliveries, re-stocking toilet paper and paper towels, cleaning the bathrooms, bringing the delivered food up the mountain to the hut from the stores, and writing up a weekly duty roster for the club members to carry out.
Created a friendly and hospitable atmosphere for attendees, while reminding them in a firm but polite manner of their need to contribute, and delegating/teaching outstanding roles.
Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
Camp Counsellor
Camp Grove Point Maryland
Maryland , Maryland, Camp America
06.2013 - 08.2013
Three months as a counsellor and a lifeguard on Camp Grove Point, a Girls Scout Camp, duties 24 hours a day depending on whether accountable for resident girl scouts or day campers that week.
Responsible for 11-20 children in a group, built strong connections and team spirit amongst campers through various group activities, such as: teaching and singing camp songs, playing group games, building camp fires, hikes around the vast camp grounds, arts and crafts classes (tie dying t-shirts, colouring etc), teaching and overseeing swimming sessions in the lake and pool, and canoeing sessions etc.
Taking initiative in my position as a counsellor, and outside of my role in the understaffed areas, such as the kitchen, helping marinate meat, prepare vegetables, and help clean dishes and the kitchen itself.
Aware of extreme allergies and health and safety precautions to be taken. In loco parentis to keep an eye out for a potential emergencies. (For instance, using an EpiPen for a child with a severe allergy, and to be on high alert from deadly snakes and spiders on camp).
Kept a register of the children and delivered them safely to their next of kin, when carrying out the daily bus pick up and drop offs.
Reassured homesick children with a sense of empathy and understanding, and using tactics like a story or distraction to help them sleep.
Education
GCSEs - English Lit, Music, French, English Language, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Fine Art
Camden School For Girls
London
09.2005 - 07.2010
A-Levels - English Literature, Fine Art, Sociology
Camden School For Girls Sixth Form Colleage
London
09.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds
09.2014 - 05.2017
Skills
Toddler and older children care proficiency
Sleep routine mastery
Knowledge of educational activities
Domestic duties efficiency
Knowledge of allergen-free cooking and nutritional snack and meal preparation
Mindful caregiving
Resilience and tenacity
Effective disciplining and strong initiative
Potty training experience
Basic computer literacy
Child development understanding
Summer camp counselling
Baby sleep schedules
Dedicated and reliable
Clean driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other Work Experience
Local Babysitter, Hackney (2009-2012)
Waitress, The Force Catering Company (June-August 2010)
Sales Assistant/ Consultant, John Lewis Oxford Street (Oct 2012-Mar 2014)
Camp Counsellor/ Lifeguard, Camp Grove Point, Camp America (June-Aug 2013)