Experienced British nanny based in St Kilda Melbourne. Looking for a part-time nannying position
My name is Phoebe, I am a experienced nanny and Fine Art graduate from England. Currently living in St Kilda, Melbourne, available to start immediately.
I am a fun, outgoing, kind and respectful person whom children often warm to very quickly. My past experiences working with children have shown that I am kind, patient and encouraging.
I am a practising artist and enjoy going to art galleries and museums so I try to encourage creative play amongst children whenever I can. I am 23 years ... moreMy name is Phoebe, I am a experienced nanny and Fine Art graduate from England. Currently living in St Kilda, Melbourne, available to start immediately.
I am a fun, outgoing, kind and respectful person whom children often warm to very quickly. My past experiences working with children have shown that I am kind, patient and encouraging.
I am a practising artist and enjoy going to art galleries and museums so I try to encourage creative play amongst children whenever I can. I am 23 years old and have a lot of energy, therefore allowing me to keep up with children; playing in the park,running around, creative play, baking and exploring.
Please feel free to contact me via email or phone if you feel that I would be suitable for your position. Likewise feel free to ask for any details concerning references. I also have a full UK driving license.
Listed below are some examples of my past experiences working with children:
09/2015-12/2015 St Luke's Primary School: 1:1 teaching assistant for an autistic 5 year old pupil
* Ensuring autism needs are met * Sensory and visual stimulation * Creating hourly visual timetables * Planning lessons * Preparing fun educational activities that are highly stimulating * Developing speech and language * Lego therapy
2014-2015 Nannying for three boys aged one, four and six.
My responsibilities included: * Picking up from school * Taking to extra-curricular activities * Cooking dinner * Playing with the children * Completing homework and practising reading * Encouraging hobbies (piano, maths, arts & crafts, cycling) * Supervising bath time and bed time * Making sure the children are polite and on best behaviour
2012-2014 Childcare for girl age 4
My responsibilities included: * Following a timetable prepared by her Mum according to Montessori principles * Reading stories and singing * Taking her to museums and parks * Making and sharing a healthy lunch * Organised creative play, drawing, painting, and sticking * Ensure she had scooter/bicycle practice * Light housework during the child's nap time
2011-2013 Childcare for autistic boy (age 10)
* Assisting the mother in caring for her son who is severely autistic (non-verbal) * Keeping him entertained with supervised activities (baking, artwork, films, trampoline) * Ensuring he is calm and happy as much as possible * Bath time & bed time * Communication through pictures and stickers * Assisting on outings to the park and to the shops
2015 Rosendale Primary School Teaching an Art workshop to Year One classes
* Drawing up lesson plans specific to age group * Adapting lesson plans depending on positive/negative response from children * Arranging group and individual work * Engaging children and ensuring they are listening quietly * Helping children create their own individual artwork to the best of their ability * Encouraging children to answer and ask questions * Introducing role-play games that corresponded with earlier activities
2012-2016 Artroom Brighton- out-of-school art studio
* Supervising children aged 6-18 * Greeting children on arrival and ensuring they are seated appropriately * Preparing all art materials for lesson * Making sure children are listening to teacher whilst he is explaining the lesson * Ensuring children are using correct equipment for the task * Giving extra guidance to younger children * Giving constant encouragement and positive affirmations about all children's work * Clearing art materials away in between tasks and after lesson.
2010 Paint Pots
* Supervising parties at a children's pottery shop: * Helping children with creative ideas for their pattern * Assisting with painting of pottery * Teaching children new techniques and processes
Note: Fees are negotiated according to various factors including weekday/weekend, daytime/evening, number of children, age range of children, one-off/regular booking, last minute