Chiara

My Summary

My Experience

September 2020 to November 2025- Live in nanny, Guildford, Surrey
Nannied adorable O4 and W1, often working alongside mum. Potty trained the youngest, taught her the alphabet, colours, shapes, numbers etc. and helped the eldest learn maths and reading; transitioned the girls into nursery and school, overcame fussy eating and patiently assisted with challenging sleep issues. Driving daily the girls to school and activities. National travel with the whole family on multiple occasions. Assisted with 2 house moves and a whole house renovation project with constant people working around me and the girls. My day-to-day responsibilities involved:
All nursery duties, to include developing rotating weekly menus in agreement with mum
Help with daily routines, eg feeding, dressing, nap time, bathing
School run by car
Plan educative and creative activities to promote the girls’ development;
Research and book classes and workshops, arrange playdates and plan fun trips to local attractions etc. support the girls with all school and music practice, all child related administrative tasks, booking appointments, document renewals etc., attend doctor appointments, weekly shopping and regular local errands for the parents (post office, returns, deliveries etc.)
Some housekeeping, eg keeping the house organised, taking the bins out, changing beds, cleaning the car
Plan the girls’ time during school holidays, packing unpacking when travelling with the family.
Organise birthday parties, researching and booking venues, entertainers, caterers, arranging decor etc.

September 2019 to June 2020 - Boarding Assistant, Letovo School, Moscow
I was supporting the pastoral team in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere and fostering a happy community spirit whilst working extensively as part of the boarding department. The job was based on a 2 weeks rota system with 2 alternating teams handing over to each other, and includes 24h coverage when on duty.
Duties:
Helping students learn and follow the routines of the boarding house from wake up to evening routine
Meal supervision, prep time, bed linen change and bed time routine
Monitoring students’ health and well-well-being, promote discipline, offer emotional support when required
Establishing and maintain an exciting and vibrant atmosphere in the house
Organising in-house activities, assisting with extra-curricular and super-curricular program
Participating in the weekend duty rota, organising weekend activities and excursions
Participating in the evening and overnight duty rota and provide overnight staff cover in the boarding house when on duty
Complying with the Safeguarding and Child Protection School Policy at all times, reporting any relevant sign or behaviour and concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
Administrative tasks and organisation of the house such as assisting the Housemistress with administration and office tasks as required, helping to administer and monitor travel arrangements, liaising between students, parents and academic staff, reporting maintenance issues and supervise technicians, cleaning and laundry service in the boarding house

February 2019 / July 2019 Temporary 1 day baby nanny, Snaresbrook
Sole charge 1 day a week of a 4 months girl, while mum was at University
Duties:
Dressing and preparing the baby girl for the day
Feeding her with bottled breast milk in the beginning, then introducing solids
Cleaning and sterilising bottles
Nappy change
Stimulating the baby with sensory play, baby exercise, singning and talking to her
Taking her to the park
Light housekeeping and cleaning after baby

October 2017 / September 2019 - Live out Nanny, Denmark Hill, London
Sole charge 3 days a week after school care of triplet boys aged 10 years old when the job started.
Duties:
School pick ups
Independent management of administrative tasks related to the children, arranging after school activities, attending GP, specialist and dentist appointments, document renewals etc., arranging play dates, day trips and other educational activities during school holidays
Homework supervision and support with school related projects
Shopping, local errands and occasional PA duties for the parents while looking after the boys
All child related housekeeping duties included cooking, laundry and ironing
Occasional evening babysitting
Travelling alone with the boys to the grandparents cottage in the countryside on a few occasions for a duration of about 4/5 days in summer

March 2016 / March 2017 - Live in Nanny, Victoria Park, London
Sole charge 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday of 2 children aged 2 and 5 years old when the role started.
Duties:
Morning routine from breakfast to school run
Attending toddler classes, organising play dates, day trips to museum, farm etc. in and outside London by public transports
School pick ups
Independent management of child related administrative tasks, arranging after school activities, attending GP, specialist and dentist appointments as well as repeat prescriptions for toddler’s chronic disease and occasionally hospital checks when parents were not available to attend themselves, document renewals etc.
Shopping and local errands while looking after children
Light housekeeping although a weekly cleaner was employed
Cooking healthy and nutritious meals for children
Keeping parents updated throughout the day, sending texts, pictures, phone calls
Alternate Saturdays babysitting
Travelling with the family for about 10 days in Summer
Occasional proxy parenting for up to a week


February 2014 / November 2015 - Live in Nanny/housekeeper, Wandsworth Common, London.
Mixed sole charge and shared care with mum in a semi-formal Executive house, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, looking after 2 children aged 8 months and 4 years old when the role started.
Duties:
Morning routine from wake up to school/nursery run
All nursery duties
Local errands, PA duties and house sitting while waiting important deliveries, dealing with builders and other people employed in the house (gardeners, interior designers, holiday nanny, tutors/sports coach privately employed for the older children in summer).
Cooking healthy and nutritious meals for children following mum’s weekly menu
Keeping children entertained in their free time in the house with arts and crafts, reading stories, fun experiments, creative play or outdoor activities, playdates with neighbours etc.
Organising day trips by public transports, alone with children or with other nannies and children's friends
Assistance with administrative tasks related to the kids
Keeping parents informed on children’s day sending texts, pictures, video chat, phone calls throughout the day
Ad hoc evening babysitting
Occasional proxy parenting for up to 5 days
Cleaning, washing, ironing and full responsibility to keep the family house tidy and efficient at all times

April 2013 / November 2013 - Live in Au Pair, South Woodford, London
Before and after school care of a 10 years old boy and general help around the house while living with the family and attending an English course in the mornings.
Duties:
Helping with morning routine and school run
Taking the child to after school groups such as football and scouts
Supervising homework and school projects
Organising day trips to museums, city farms, theme parks etc, during half term
Helping around the house although they had a weekly cleaner
Cooking dinner for the whole family
Occasional evening babysitting

April 2011 / February 2013 - After school mothers help, Rozzano, Italy
After school care of 3 children aged 2, 5 and 7 years old when the role started. Monday to Friday, mixed sole charge and shared care as mum was really hands on yet needed help to manage 3 children very different schedule while running her online start up business.
Duties:
School and nursery pick ups alternating with mum
Organising playdates, taking kids to after school classes alternating with mum
Supervising homework and school projects
All housekeeping children related duties in the house included cooking for children and occasionally for parents
Occasional evening and weekend babysitting

My Qualifications

First Aid Tranied
DBS Checked
Common core skills & Knowledge for people working with Children (CAE438)\
Safeguarding and Child Protection Trainings

Masters of Laws (Università Milano Biccocca -IT)

My Availability

I am ideally looking for 3 or 4 days a week in a row, for a total of 40/44 hours a week max. I can be flexible about the days but they need to be in a row so I have enough time off to go visit my parents in Italy regularly.

My Fees

• Nannying from £18.00 per hour (net)