Natalie

My Summary

My Experience

I have several years of childcare experience, beginning with babysitting from the age of 14, caring for children from newborns to age 5. Alongside my studies, I worked as a football coach for both boys and girls, leading weekly sessions and summer camps. This role developed my leadership skills, as I was responsible for planning activities, managing matches, and supervising groups of up to 25 children, requiring strong organisation, patience, and accountability.
More recently, I provided one-on-one support for children with diverse special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, OCD, and anxiety. This experience strengthened my ability to adapt to individual needs, remain calm under pressure, and use creative problem-solving to support development. Working closely with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals enhanced my communication skills and collaborative approach.
Overall, my experience has built resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting children’s wellbeing and development. I have also developed additional skills such as basic Norwegian sign language and completed training in communication, leadership, and workplace relations.

My Qualifications

My most recent role involved providing one-on-one support for children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, Down syndrome, OCD, and anxiety. Through this experience, I developed strong skills in behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and delivering personalised support tailored to individual needs. I demonstrated adaptability, patience, and creative problem-solving in responding to a variety of complex situations.
I worked closely with parents, teachers, therapists, and medical professionals, which strengthened my communication and teamwork skills, as well as my ability to implement strategies that support both individual development and wider educational objectives. This role required a high level of resilience, responsibility, and consistency in a physically and mentally demanding environment.
In addition, I gained basic Norwegian sign language to support communication with non-verbal children and completed training in communication, leadership, and workplace relations, further enhancing my ability to provide effective and inclusive care.

I graduated from Ullern Videregående School (Oslo, Norway) with a certificate in “Specialization in General Studies” during upper secondary education. My areas of focus included law, English and psychology. I also have a football coach certificate and am currently studying for a MA Honours in International Relations.

My Availability

I have plenty of availability these next few weeks as my coursework is finished. I have to go home for some medical appointments, but I have plenty of days where I can work full days.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour