Highly motivated and enthusiastic professional with a great deal of experience within High Net Worth Families this includes: Nannying, Personal Assisting, Housekeeping, Supporting and Organising busy children and family lives, with a focus on educating Children and boosting their knowledge, etiquette and life skills.
I thrive off working smart and thinking logically and I'm able to work well independently and as part of a productive team. I’ve Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, I’m a Mature and confident individual who’s patient, personable and able to communicate well.
I’m able to work to an excellent standard under considerable pressure whilst always maintaining a positive attitude and I’m always eager to learn!
I am a very reliable and responsible woman who'll be able to make a positive Impact on families and apply my techniques and approach. I’ve helped over 35 families from all different nationalities, religions and beliefs caring for children from 7 months old to 15 year olds!
I live a healthy yet enjoyable lifestyle, I take pride in cooking and have a large passion for creating delicious meals from all around the world. I also enjoy travelling, keeping active and fit; Yoga, Horse riding, water sports, hiking, dining and exploring. I'm a non-smoker and a very organised, structured person. I am born in the UK My native language is English and my background is Suriname Dutch & Indian. I have dual-nationality (European & British).
I’m experienced in House Management and Personal Assistance - I'm happy to help with errands: grocery shopping (online or shop), diary management, party planning, holiday planning, research, organising children’s children activities, organising households, creating inventories, reports, paying bills, handling builders, reporting house fixtures/issues and including housekeeping to a high standard and keep the working environment presentable and organised… I treat my employers home like my own. Also always ensuring the household is stocked at all times with basics, food, toiletries ect.
I have vast experience in housekeeping in a large household - this includes ensuring laundry, hoovering, mopping, dusting, windows, mirrors, bed changing, limescale removal and done at excellent hotel standards. As mentioned, I take pride in cooking delicious food and can create and organise nutritional weekly meal plans and Allow families and children to explore diverse food and dishes, also taking allergies into consideration; nuts, gluten ect.
I help and support children prepare for exams; Maths, English, Verbal & Non reasoning. I motivate and encourage children's self-confidence positively to best facilitate their academic goals and maintain high communication and work closely in a team with families.
I worked as a Nursery Teacher for 2 years, I find routine and time is very important and I use these techniques now which allows children to develop more efficiently, ideally following the British Curriculum, Waldorf and Montessori.
I have experience in supporting children and Teenagers emotionally and have developed great relationships by being the ‘big sister & agony aunt’, also by doing bonding activities together and getting them involved in home tasks.
I'm firm but fair - Im able to handle bad behaviour and use positive reinforcement or gentle parenting, if desired. I'm able to assist and help with children's homework and projects and ensure they are completed to an excellent standard.
Qualifications:
- TEFL/TESOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety
- Maths Teacher Training Course
- Level 2 & 3 Diplomas in Children’s Care Learning and Development 0 – 19 years (3 years of study)
- First Aid
- DBS (Valid Clear police check)
- Special needs experience