Amy

My Summary

My Experience

Private nanny
January 2024 to May 2024
Responsible for three children, aged 2, 5 and 8.
Did school/kindy drop off/pickup, taking children to appointments and sports.
Stayed home with sick children if required, also worked additional days/hours at short notice if needed.
Responsible for light household duties during the day as well as cooking dinner and preparing lunchboxes as well as afternoon snacks.
Stayed in communication with the family over the course of the day, updating with any changes or concerns with the children.
Responsible for household management such as communicating with daycare, running errands, picking up groceries, dropping clothes off at laundromat, light cleaning etc

Private nanny
June 2023 to May 2024
Caring for three children aged 9, 12 and 14.
Was in charge of picking children up each day from school, taking them to activities, sports and appointments, arranging social events with friends, preparing snacks and helping with homework, helping children set personal and academic goals.
Communicating with the children's family about any changes with the children, sickness or changes of schedule on short notice.
Became part of the family over the year, built very strong relationships with the family.
Responsible for general tidying as well as cooking healthy meals for the family.
Responsible for running errands such as grocery shopping etc
Planned fun and stimulating days out during the school holidays.
Helping to care for the families cats and dogs.

Team Leader
Gaia Earth Forest Preschool - Auckland
June 2022 to October 2022
Lead a team of six teachers in an infant room in a revolutionary forest preschool that had just opened.
Was responsible for filling staff absences, facilitating planning/curriculum meetings, leading professional development, collaborating with centre manager and owners.
Alongside my team, transitioned infants and toddlers into the centre in what was a challenging time.
Responsible for mentoring provisionally registered teachers on their journey to achieving their full teachers registration.
Facilitated and developed a new programme plan and ensured effective implementation of the curriculum by the team.
Ensured compliance requirements were met as required by the Ministry of Education and the company.
Responsible for doing reference checks on new employees into the centre and being part of job interviews.
Was responsible for providing tours through the centre with families, managing new enrollments and being first point of contact for families.

Early Childhood Educator
Early Learning Counties Manukau - Auckland
January 2020 to June 2022
Documenting children’s learning journeys, by learning stories and individual learning plans. Would then implement teaching strategies to ensure positive learning outcomes for children.
Lead internal evaluation on various topics including education for sustainability and belonging.
Played a pivotal role in curriculum planning via weekly meetings with co-workers and attended professional development sessions once a month.
Collaborated with families of diverse backgrounds to foster a sense of belonging.
Organised group outings such as a group trip for 150 people as part of curriculum planning.
Provided support for children with additional needs, working closely with external professionals and families.

Early Childhood Teacher
Urban Explorers Pokeno - Auckland
March 2019 to December 2019
Worked in a close knit team of four, in a small, rural early childhood centre.
Used the Pikler philosophy with children, was the primary caregiver for several children including a three month old.
Started my teacher registration in this role.

Early Childhood Educator
ACG Strathallan Preschool - Auckland
March 2014 to March 2019
Managed learning portfolios to a high standard for 12 key children, documenting their learning and development - being first point of contact for families of these children.
Identified and implemented individual learning goals, responding to and extending upon children's interests.
Developed and updated key documents, led internal evaluations, and reviews.
Proficient in using StoryPark for communication, planning, and evaluation.
Managed staff rosters, nappy charts, and sleep charts.
Organized school holiday programs and community events.
Supported children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, ensuring a sense of belonging.
Assisted with transition processes for children and their families, developing related policies.

My Qualifications

I have a degree in Education (Early Childhood).
I hold a full Teaching Certificate (4 year certificate on top of degree)
First aid trained
Hold a certificate in child protection

My Availability

I am available at all times, however I would prefer to only work Monday - Friday

My Fees

• Nannying from £17.00 per hour (gross)

To be discussed