Melissa

My Summary

My Experience

I began babysitting here in Kent over 10 years ago from there I worked as a weekend nanny before nannying for 3 different families whilst studying for my BA in English Literature and History. After I completed my degree I secured a nanny position in Moscow caring for three 14-month-old toddlers. After spending nearly a year in Russia I nannied in Austria caring for one 2-year-old and a newborn baby. I then took care of three children aged 9, 4 and 1 years old respectively in Berlin before returning to Austria to care for a 3 year old and a 1 year old. My most recent nanny position was in London working with an 11-month-old baby boy. For the last year and a half I have worked as a Nanny Recruitment consultant in London.

As a nanny I enjoy devising new activities for my charges, I am a big believer in the inportance of a well rounded childhood including arts and crafts, hobbies and imaginative play. I am a follower of the Steiner approach to early years education and enjoy getting children outside, exploring as much as possible from a young age. I have worked as a nanny/governess in two of my previous positions and am used to assisting with homework alongside tutoring children in English through sit down lessons and through play. Most importantly I bring a positive, smiley demeanour, fun and love to my nanny positions. I am still in regular contact with nearly all of my previous nanny families and several of my nanny children attended my wedding in 2018. If you’re looking for an attentive, well educated and loving nanny please contact me about your childcare needs.

My Qualifications

I have a BA in English Literature and History along with a TEFL teaching qualification. I am a follower of both Steiner and Montessori Early years Education philosophies, I emulated the Montessori style as much as possible in my previous nanny positions in Europe, and plan to enrol on a Montessori Early Years Educator course in the future.

My Availability

I am currently available anytime whilst I look for my next lovely family.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
• Nannying from £8.00 per hour (net)

I usually charge £12 nph as a full time nanny. For a nanny share position I would consider £8 nph or above.