Sara Moore
Summary
I'm a nanny with over 20 years' experience. I love working with young children & am good at planning & structuring activities & care based on the specific needs of the children & their families. I'm caring & selfless in my service to others. I believe not only in learning through hands-on experience, but also through children, who can teach me as much as I can teach them. Although my focus is children aged 0-4 years, I have extensive experience with children of varying ages. Particularly important to me are children with special needs & special educational needs. I am involved with the children's ministry at my church and have done the relevant training to run a sunday school class at my church.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nanny
Saeed family
2023.01 - 2026.06
- During my 3 years with the family I have had sole responsibility for the younger child in the family .
- The older child was my responsibility for the first year, then the dad started working from home so he took over responsibility of him as the boy felt he didn't need a nanny.
- Whilst the older child is in school I take the younger daughter to a variety of age appropriate activities in order to enhance her development for example music, art, gymnastic and rhymetime groups. Once the older son finishes school I am involved in co-ordinating meals and routines and responding to their individual needs and general needs of the family.
- As a nanny I understand how crucial it is to understand the individual needs of the family who I’m working with, for example cultural preferences and am always respectful of the fact that it is their home and their family.
- My role requires me to be very flexible in responding to the needs of the children and the parents, planning activities within budgets, ensuring that they are age appropriate and safe and encouraging new opportunities.
- Over the years I have developed strong interpersonal skills when it comes to liaising with parents, supporting the children with boundaries, whilst adapting my approach to the differing personalities of the children.
Nanny
Pattara family
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Responsible for two boys aged 7 and 9 years old.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals for the family.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
- Disciplined children when necessary, following parents guidelines.
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Taught children safe behaviour while crossing streets, using climbing frames and cycling.
- Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
Nanny
Carter Family
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Responsible for two children aged 7 & 10.
- Transport to and from school; & after-school activities.
- Preparation of meals.
- Planning & organising holiday activities.
- Supervising homework.
- Organising & supervising playdates.
Nanny
Mulleagues
2015.01 - 2022.12
- With this family I was responsible for one child who was aged 2 when I started working with her. The parents were very keen for me to arrange age appropriate and educational outings with her and due to her being an only child I was eager to encourage her social development by organising playdates and opportunities for her to be around other children her age.
- This child particularly enjoyed the individual attention I was able to offer her and would often request that we did creative activities together or baking or growing vegetables and I really enjoyed being able to nurture these interests that she had.
- Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst child.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Managed behavioural issues sensitively, fostering respect and good manners in child.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Performed cleaning, washing, ironing and laundry to maintain home order.
- Assisted in light housework and laundry to reduce parents' workload.
- Developed strong bonds with child through compassionate verbal and physical interaction.
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
- Dropped off and picked up child from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
Nanny
Roessen Family
Wimbledon
2010.01 - 2014.01
- The children were 6, 4 and 5 months old when I joined the family.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Managed behavioural issues sensitively, fostering respect and good manners in children.
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play leading to development of self-expression.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- 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.
- Disciplined children when necessary, following parents guidelines.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.
- Created fun learning games resulting in an engaging learning environment.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
Nanny
Mohr Family
Wimbledon
2009.01 - 2010.01
- The family has 3 girls, they were 7,5 and 2 years old when I joined them.
- Assisted with homework, enhancing understanding of school subjects.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
- Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
- Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Discussed progress and behaviour with parents regularly maintaining open lines of communication.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.
- Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Created fun learning games resulting in an engaging learning environment.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
Nanny
Moorhead Family
Wimbledon
2008.01 - 2009.01
- I joined the family to help the mom with her 3 children as she was expecting her 4th child. The children were 8, 6 and 2 years old and the 4th was born while I was with them.
- Once baby was a month old I helped the mom with her as well.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
- Changed and bathed babies and supervised baths for older children.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play leading to development of self-expression.
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
- Assisted with homework, enhancing understanding of school subjects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
Nanny
Neethling Family
Cape Town, South Africa
2003.01 - 2008.01
- When I started with this family they had 1 child a girl, 14 months old and while I was with them they had their second girl and I was with the family for 5 years.
- I left them to move to UK.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play leading to development of self-expression.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- Administered first aid treatments when necessary, prioritising child safety at all times.
- Changed and bathed babies and supervised baths for older children.
- Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school, driving safely and arriving on time.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Assisted with homework, enhancing understanding of school subjects.
- Assumed total responsibility of home during parents' absence demonstrating trustworthiness.
- Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
Teacher - The Honey Pot daycare
Caroline Borchert
Cape Town ( South Africa)
1999.01 - 1999.12
Education
3 years of 4 year diploma in pre-primary education -
Mowbray Teacher's Training College
Cape Town ( South Africa) 01/2000 - 12/2003
Montessori Training -
Montessori training centre mobray
Cape Town ( South Africa) 01/1999 - 12/1999
Matriculation - undefined
Abbotts College
1 1998 -
Skills
- Child safety procedures
- Effective discipline strategies
- Sensitivity towards children's needs
- Handling medical emergencies
- Child development understanding
- Early education knowledge
- Child nurturing
- Calm under pressure
- Meal preparation
- Schedule management
- Light housekeeping
- Paediatric first aid certificate
- DBS compliance
- Driving licence
Affiliations
- I enjoy being out in nature walking or on my bike, I also enjoy baking and cooking and doing puzzles.
Certification
Safe and Sound Emergency Paediatric First aid
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Activities & Interests
I love cooking & baking, which just so happens to be a great quality for a good nanny. I'm a very active person, so keeping kids busy and physically healthy is something I excel at. Going on walks and riding my mountain bike are activities I enjoy a lot, and I can often be found working in the garden., I also keep myself busy with various arts & crafts, & I love the challenge of a good puzzle (the more pieces, the better!)
References
Ifrana Zaffar ( mother )
Timeline
Nanny
Saeed family
2023.01 - 2026.06
Nanny
Pattara family
2019.01 - 2023.01
Nanny
Carter Family
2019.01 - 2023.01
Nanny
Mulleagues
2015.01 - 2022.12
Nanny
Roessen Family
2010.01 - 2014.01
Nanny
Mohr Family
2009.01 - 2010.01
Nanny
Moorhead Family
2008.01 - 2009.01
Nanny
Neethling Family
2003.01 - 2008.01
Teacher - The Honey Pot daycare
Caroline Borchert
1999.01 - 1999.12
3 years of 4 year diploma in pre-primary education -
Mowbray Teacher's Training College
01/2000 - 12/2003
Montessori Training -
Montessori training centre mobray
01/1999 - 12/1999
Matriculation - undefined
Abbotts College
1 1998 -