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Jie is a distinguished bilingual Educator with over 20 years of experience specialising in Mandarin and English instruction for children aged 2 and above. She has an exceptional track record working across nurseries, primary schools, and high-net-worth (HNW) private households, delivering language-rich, culturally immersive, and developmentally supportive learning experiences. Jie holds a Master of Philosophy in Psychology and Education from the University of Cambridge, a PGCE in Primary Education with QTS, and a Bachelor's in Education Studies, alongside numerous childcare and safeguarding certifications.
A native Mandarin speaker, Jie is passionate about fostering early language acquisition and cultural awareness through a creative, play-based curriculum. She has successfully taught Mandarin to children across a wide age range, integrating music, storytelling, phonics, visual aids, and hands-on activities to create engaging and age-appropriate lessons.
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Margaret (Maggie) is a hardworking, focused, and diligent educator with over 6 years of experience in fostering student growth in international and private household settings. She specialises in personalized instruction in core subjects such as Math, Science, and English, while also supporting holistic wellbeing and confidence-building. Maggie combines a creative, values-driven approach with academic rigor, social-emotional learning, and mindfulness, drawing from a background as a children's author and yoga teacher. In addition to her experience, Maggie is also fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Tamara is an incredibly well-spoken, well-presented candidate boasting over 9 years of experience supporting private households. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience working with HNW and UHNW families, and is able to conduct herself with the utmost professionalism and discretion at all times. Experienced travelling with families, Tamara is able to ensure a smooth travel experience for the whole family. She is able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. Tamara can support children with their homework and exam preparation, and loves making educational activities fun and engaging. She has strong organisational skills, and she particularly enjoys organising the children's routines, schedules and appointments, as well as undertaking some house management duties for the families in her care.
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Faiza is a dedicated Nanny who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Studies and is experienced with special needs (SEN), English as an additional language (EAL), and with British Curriculum and the American education system. She has worked with children of all ages (0 - 18 years old) and abilities as a Nanny in private houses and in schools as a one-to-one specialist. She is Ofsted registered and has completed a Teach Team course which primarily focuses on the safeguarding of children and adults. She is adaptable to all people, cultures, and traditions. She is a professional, positive, energetic, trustworthy person. She feels she can offer education, life skills and public manners to children in a positive, enlightening, charismatic and fun way. She is a confident driver and knows her way around London very well.
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Iris is an experienced Nanny with a strong background in Early Childhood Education and Montessori pedagogy. She has worked with UHNW families in the UK, UAE, and the Emirates, providing high-quality childcare, educational support, and behavioral guidance. Her expertise includes teaching French, English, and Mathematics to children supporting children with ADHD, dyslexia, and behavioral challenges, organizing educational activities, cultural outings, and extracurricular engagements, implementing Montessori methods, etiquette training, and structured learning programs, assisting with homework, exam preparation, and language development, supervising daily routines, including school runs, meal times, and bedtime, working collaboratively with parents, schools, and household staff in fully staffed homes, and traveling with families and managing educational needs on the go. With decades of experience in private education and childcare, Iris is a dedicated, multilingual professional who fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
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Ellie is a Nanny and Governess with over 15 years of dedicated experience working with children aged 3 months to 18 years. She has experience in the United States and also in the United Arab Emirates with UHNW and Royal Families.
Ellie's passion lies in providing children with creative and educational school and after-school activities to foster their growth and development. She believes in actively participating in their daily routines, monitoring their dietary habits, and ensuring their overall well-being.
Ellie's philosophy revolves around giving individual attention to each child and nurturing their language talents. She also encourages the children to choose a sport and explore their artistic talents
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Huili is a kind and extremely knowledgeable Governess boasting over 10 years of experience. In addition to her wealth of experience, Huili speaks fluent Mandarin, English, Italian, and French. She has experience working with both children and adults, and has worked in several positions as a teacher and a governess. Huili is reliable, patient, and truly loves what she does. She is able to curate individual lesson plans for the children and ensure their academic growth. In addition to being a governess, Huili is also a confident nanny - happy to engage in all childcare duties. If you are seeking an expert governess, Huili will be a fantastic fit to your home.
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Alison (Ali) is a kind and hardworking professional boasting over 13 years of experience working with children. She has experience working with multiple children, newborns, children with SEN, HNW families, and has even travelled internationally with families she has worked for. In addition to her impressive experience, Ali is also a qualified Teacher and holds several childcare qualifications. She holds a deep understanding of all things childcare, and over the years has seen it all. Ali forms long-lasting relationships with the families she works with, and loves engaging in fun, creative activities with the children. She is gentle, patient, and truly loves what she does. Due to her personable nature and loving personality, Ali will be a fantastic addition to any home seeking expert childcare.
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Sarah is a dedicated Governess with over 14 years of experience and a passion for providing high-quality education and care. She is energetic, warm, and proficient in manners and etiquette, with a proven ability to create a positive and stimulating learning environment for children. Skilled in supporting children with their language and social skills, and fostering a love for learning. High success rate for 7+ and 11+ entrance exams at the most competitive schools in London.
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Maria is an honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working Governess with a broad range of experience in Governess positions in the MENA region and worldwide since 2016. Beyond that, she brings a balance of professionalism and warmth to the truly impressive role. Her knowledge of structuring and implementing educational support and her expertise in identifying areas of SENs was a huge advantage to the children in her care. She puts this skill set to work to support the children through their educational challenges and was able to achieve consistent results in minimal time. Maria has the insight and skills not only to support the children academically but also emotionally. She is extremely well organized with the ability to multitask, problem solve, and work to deadlines, developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability and experience to interact with diverse members of the community.
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Jennifer is a warm, bubbly, and energetic Governess/Nanny with 23 years of experience in the teaching field, as well as within private households.
She is dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments for children both in the classroom and on a one-on-one basis.
Jennifer has extensive experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly children with autism, and is skilled in adapting her approach to meet individual learning styles and needs.
Additionally, she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her recent transition from Primary School Teaching to a Governess/Nanny role was mainly due to the fact that she thrives in providing tailored support to children on a one-to-one basis.
With a background in leadership roles, she employs engaging approaches like Reggio Emilia and values child-initiated play and outdoor education. Jennifer's career truly reflects a commitment to nurturing children's growth and curiosity.
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Malika is an experienced and dedicated professional with 8 years in UHNW households, specialising in language tuition, childcare education, and cultural development. Skilled in preparing and supervising English school activities, fostering native-level French fluency, and providing insight into the British curriculum. Proficient in managing schedules, conducting educational activities, and supporting holistic child development. Multilingual fluency in three languages and eager to engage with diverse nationalities for enhanced career opportunities.
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K.P. is a Governess with over 10 years of experience working with UHNW and HNW Families. She has experience with children aged from 2 year old and has experience working with a wide range of cultures and nations.
K.P. loves to teach good manners to children and organise outdoor activities as she believes in the connection between children and nature; she also enjoys teaching to play guitar and arts to children.
K.P. is bilingual English and Greek, speaks fluent Spanish and has a very good knowledge of Italian. She also holds two European Passports.
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Emily is a Dedicated Nanny, Family Assistant and Housekeeer with over 5 years of experience caring for multiple children.
Emily is skilled in creating fun, educational activities and healthy meals, organizing children's daily schedules for meals, school, and recreational activities.
Beyond thrilled to bring her enthusiasm and expertise to provide exceptional child care skills.
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Kathryn is a Nanny and Household Manager with more than 10 years of experience.
She has experience with children from newborn to 8 years old and she is familiar with the Montessori approach due to the fact that she taught art in a Montessori school.
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Melissa is a Nanny and Governess with more than 10 years of in childcare, from private positions as a Nanny and Governess, work to preschool/toddle teacher.
She is K-12 certified in Education, Special Education, and ESOL.
She has also worked for an HNF after school hours for private tutoring and ESE needs for two of the children.
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Paula is an extremely seasoned and qualified Teacher with extensive experience spanning over 25 years. She has worked with a variety of children in several settings, and has experience with children with SEN. She holds a Qualified Teacher Status, and has sought additional education to further her wealth of knowledge. She speaks English, and speaks intermediate Spanish and French. She has experience working with UHNW families, and has worked with children from the ages of 4 and up. She loves engaging the children in fun, educational activities, and forms strong connections with the children and families she works with. She is able to work confidently in any situation, and finds teaching to be incredibly rewarding. Due to her experience and calm, patient nature, Paula will be a lovely addition to any home.
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Caroline is a kind, caring and committed Nanny/Governess with 20 years’ experience in childcare, 15 of which have been in private families. She has worked with a wide age range of children, from newborns - 15 year olds. She is flexible and willing to work weekends and travel with the family.
Caroline can ski and swim and is a confident driver. She is English Mother Tongue, has a full clean DBS check and a Paediatric First Aid certificate. Her interests include playing tennis, reading, gardening and travelling.
“Experienced nanny/governess, graduated from Cambridge University with first class degree (BEd) and qualified teacher status (QTS primary). Worked within private households for many years, since graduation. Supported children through their daily education, exams and successful school transitions
(London day and boarding). I am sporty, healthy and encourage a balanced lifestyle.”