Sillina
Babysitter in Edinburgh
Female Member since Sep 2025 Last Updated Sep 2025 Last Login 11 Sep 2025
My Summary
About Me
- My name is Sillina Cheng (Lina), and I am a 2nd-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Edinburgh. I hold dual citizenship of Thai and French.
- I grew up in Thailand and studied at Concordian International School, where I became fluent in Thai, Chinese, and English.
- I have two younger sisters (ages 17 and 9), whom I love dearly. I played a big role in their childhood and helped raise my youngest sister from birth until I continued my studies abroad.
- I completed my last three years of high school at Saint-Charles International School, Switzerland, a boarding school that helped me develop strong life skills. Living in such a diverse, family-like environment taught me to be open-minded, respectful of different cultures, and understanding of others.
My Experience
- Helped raise my youngest sister (11 years younger) from birth until age 6, giving me hands-on experience with caring for newborns to young children.
- Served as President of the Student Council at Saint-Charles International School, Switzerland, and volunteered as a primary school teacher assistant for one year.
- Completed a First Aid qualification at Saint-Charles (certificate may need renewal).
- Volunteered at Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, a public children’s hospital, where I gained experience supporting and interacting with children, including those who were unwell.
- Volunteer at the University of Edinburgh Welcome Week, leading “See the City” tours, which strengthened my spatial awareness and knowledge of safe, family-friendly areas in Edinburgh.
My Qualifications
- 6 years of part-time babysitting experience, including caring for newborns and young children.
- Fluent in Chinese, English, and Thai, with some knowledge of French and German.
- Experience raising children alongside a nurse, where I learned about child psychology and practiced Montessori-style activities.
- First Aid trained (certificate may need renewal).
- Tutoring experience as a primary school teaching assistant for one year.
- Able to cook, clean, and maintain hygiene (especially mindful as a Biomedical Sciences student).
- Strong knowledge of Edinburgh city and public transport (valid Young Scot card).
- Above all, I am responsible, caring, and genuinely love working with children.
My Availability
- As a full-time Biomedical Sciences student, I need to focus on my studies during weekdays (Monday–Friday).
- I am fully available on weekends and can be flexible with hours.
- I am not available for overnight stays, unless the household is women-only.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/09/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £20.00 per hour
- My rate is £20/hr, though this is negotiable. Please note I work primarily on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) as I am a full-time student during the week (Monday-Friday).
- I will give your child/children my full attention, no phone or social media use while babysitting.
- I encourage children to engage in activities that promote emotional intelligence, motor skills, and healthy life habits, rather than screen time.
- The only time I may use my device is when your child is napping, and during that time, I will focus on studying or reading quietly, unless you prefer otherwise.
My Documents
- EU Passport (added 11/09/2025)
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