I have been a full time nanny for over 7 years working in both live-in and live-out positions for several families,including local physicians in the Montgomery area and in Florida.I have cared for children ranging in age from newborn to teenagers. Now,let me tell you a little bit about me: I am a 56 year old former healthcare professional with 28 years experience, and made the decision to no longer work in the medical field.I felt it was time for me to walk away from a career I no longer believed in and to do something I enjoy. My first choice was to become a nanny and to invest in the lives of others. I have always had two loves in my life, children and cooking. I am that woman who will walk up to anyone to hold their baby or play with their kids. I was known as the "baby whisperer"at work. I have a "something" that children seem to see and they trust me. I have had them come to me and not want to go back to their parents.(maybe I shouldn't put that in here!SMILE)As to my love of cooking,I am not formally trained.I grew up in an ethnically diverse family,and literally learned sitting on grandmas' laps everything from true southern soul food on my mother's side,to the taste of the islands from my Barbadian/Panamanian father's side of the family;I gained a true appreciation for good cooking and believe that food is love..Having met and made friends from all over the world during my military days and after,I can make everything from kimchee to kuchen. Here is a a list of things about me that I, as a parent and employer,would want to know about the person taking care of my child or family.1. I am a devout, bible toting, conservative Christian 2. I am a US Army veteran 3. I have raised a child of my own who is the joy of my life 4. I am a bit of a hippie (natural remedies, organic foods, etc.) 5. I am infant, child and adult CPR and AED certified 6. pastimes include reading, music, cooking and baking,and I love old movies.I am tough but loving,and completely committed to the welfare of your family and to helping them grow and learn emotionally,physically,and spiritually in a nurturing but structured environment. I look forward to answering any questions you might have for me, and I definitely look forward to sharing some of my cooking with you(if I like you!LOL) and loving on your babies,if you'll have me.