Mel
Nanny in London (also available for babysitting)
Female Member since Oct 2012 Last Updated Jul 2023 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a teaching assistant in a primary school and I also tutor students for 11+ exams.
I am looking for a summer nanny job and I’m happy to tutor as well.
I work in a special needs school in Hounslow and therefore I have a significant amount of experience with SEN children.
I am a hard-working, responsible and organised person with a genuine love of children, and an interest in their learning and development throughout early years and primary education. I am hoping to train as a primary teacher once I’ve completed my GCSEs in Science.
I am honest, reliable and pasionate about children’s education. I have over 15 years experience working with children in various settings such as nurseries, schools and home settings for various families. I believe as a result I have become highly successful in adapting to new situations and requirements.
I possess a high level of communication and organisational skills. I am very tidy. I am a brilliant cook. I used to be a chef.
I have a degree in Early Childhood from the University of Roehampton and an MA in Children’s Literature. I am also planning to publish some of my writing (eventually!)which was competed as part of my Creative Dissertation.
I speak fluent English and Romanian, and advanced French, as well as conversational Spanish.
I have an excellent sense of humour, and I maintain a cool temperament under pressure.
I am a very creative person, and my hobbies include reading, dancing, baking and participating in amateur dramatic productions to raise money for local charities.I also enjoy nature and wildlife photography.
My Experience
I have been working with children for 15 years in the UK and another 2 in my home country, Romania.
At present, I am working as a Teaching Assistant in a special needs school in Hounslow.
I work with children with ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour. I also tutor year 4 and from next year a year 3 class in preparation for their 11+exams.
Over the years, I have undertaken a variety of roles, from au pairing to nursery teacher, after school, and full-time sole charge nanny positions and higher level teaching assistant.
I have volunteered at a women's shelter in London, and also as a Sunday school teacher.
I have recently graduated from university completing a Masters degree with merit in Children’s Literature at the University of Roehampton.
My Qualifications
MA in Children’s Literature
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Studies
NVQ level 2 and 3 in childcare
First Aid Paediatric Course September 2017
Basic Food Hygiene
I am Ofsted registered
Safeguarding and leadership training 2019
My Availability
Summer holidays full time or part time and babysitting
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 15/07/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £15.00 per hour (net)
- Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
Negotiable
My Documents
- Other (added 06/07/2023)
- Marriage Certificate (added 23/05/2022)
- Exam Certificate: MA diploma (added 23/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Certificate (added 23/05/2022)
- Full CV (added 23/05/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Mel. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Mel has been with our family since March and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
She has had sole charge of our three boys (aged 8,6 and 2) three days a week and has been unfailingly reliable, positive, honest and cheerful. She arrives every day with a smile and the boys are always happy to see her. She manages the (fairly complicated) diary of pick-ups, playdates, after school activities with ease and always keeps on top of the domestic duties. During holidays and half-terms she has been proactive about finding activities do to – museums, picnics, parks. She has built up good relationships with all the children and particularly with our youngest, who she spends the most time with – she has found a wealth of local activities and playgroups to take him to and they love going to the library together to find new books and do Rhyme Time; he has flourished in her care.
We are extremely sad to be finishing our time with Mel, we are doing so only because I have decided to take a career break so we no longer need a nanny.
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Melania has helped us out on several occasions and on each she has been reliable, kind, compassionate and demonstrated her experience and love of children.
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Mel is an amazing nanny, she’s been with us for over six months and has been instrumental in caring for our daughter. She’s gentle, kind and loving. I feel very confident when leaving that my daughter is in good hands. Mel helps around the house, very tidy and cooks healthy meals for her. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking care.
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