CHILDCARE & EDUCATION
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (ABA)PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS & ESTATES
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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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Grace is a sweet and bubbly teacher boasting over 6 years of experience working with children both within the UK and in the UAE. She truly loves being around children, and enjoys being a positive influence in their life. She has experience working with children aged 6+, and is able to work confidently with small or large groups of children. Additionally, she has experience with children who have SEN. Grace proudly holds a PGCE in Primary Educ ation, and holds a wide understanding of early childhood development and education. With her expertise, Grace can ensure that your child is reaching their developmental and academic goals.
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Laure is a professional, kind, and experienced nanny with over 15 years of expertise in supervising and nurturing young children. She tailors her support to meet the individual needs of each child, using proven techniques and a deep understanding of early childhood development. Laure describes herself as proactive and hands-on in her approach to task completion.
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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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Erika is an experienced Stewardess and Housekeeper with a proven track record of excellence in private yachts and luxury household management. With over a decade of experience, she has worked on vessels ranging from 21m to 39m, delivering high-level service to UHNW clients. Erika excels in table service, interior maintenance, inventory management, and provisioning, ensuring a seamless experience for both owners and guests. Her versatile skills include childcare, and Mediterranean cuisine preparation, along with expertise in managing schedules, coordinating events, and assisting with mooring. She is detail-oriented, highly organized, and adept at maintaining discretion and professionalism in all aspects of her work. Erika holds multiple certifications, including STCW safety training, crisis management, and security awareness, ensuring safety and compliance in her roles. Fluent in Slovak and Italian, with strong English and Croatian proficiency, Erika is an asset in multilingual and multicultural environments, capable of adapting to diverse client needs.
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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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Deedra is a Professional Educator, Specifically Trained in Early Childhood, with a specialization in using the Waldorf and Steiner Methods. She is a mature, experienced, sweet and extremely reliable Nanny. She loves taking the children out and about to explore nature and their surroundings, growing their curiosity and planning their activities based in their interests of that same moment. Her goal is to ensure the children's well-being in every situation, domestic and scholastic, supporting them to achieve their goals and making sure they become independent and secure of themselves. Deedra has also years of experience in SEN.
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Experienced Tutor, at present tutoring English in 5 families in the Moscow area. Born and raised in the States (Pennsylvania) who attended Penn State University in Harrisburg, specifically in English History and Psychology.
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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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Ana is a Governess with over 10 years of experience working with children both as a teacher and as a Nanny with private families. She has experience taking care of children aged between 1 year old to 11 years old. Ana enjoys working with children, she is passioned about their brain experience and she loves helping children to discover the world. Ana has excellent communication skills, with parents and children, she describes herself to be very good at creating new perspectives that help children find a better way to interpret specific situations, understands and respects different perspectives.
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Isabella is a highly qualified and dedicated professional with a strong background in education and childcare (ages newborn - 15) also holding a Bachelors degree in Education (with a specialty in English, Language Arts, and Reading). Isabella is a strong advocate for developing literacy from the earliest (infant) years. With training in Child Psychology, Integrative STEM Education, and Creative Arts, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as nanny or Governess. With more than a decade of combined experience in professional childcare and teaching, Isabella has honed her skills in a diverse array of settings. She taught dance (ages 3-18) for over 15 years, coached Jr. Olympic gymnastics, taught creative arts and musical theatre, was a classroom teacher in public, private, and online school settings, fostered newborns and infants. Passionate about social-emotional learning, Isabella creates environments which foster not only academic success, but also overall well-being.
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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.”
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Shelley is a remarkable multilingual Governess and Nanny with over 9 years of experience working in Private Households with UHNW Families and their children. She is a Native English speaker and she communicates well in both French and German. Shelley also possesses a keen understanding of Russian and she has traversed the world due to her experience with UHNW international families. She is a confident driver and extremely professional when it comes to the children in her care. She can take care of them as babies, toddlers and young adults, work on their milestones and make sure they are always encouraged to learn more.
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Ellen is a Multilingual Governess with a Master’s in Education which she completed at the Waldorf Institute. Having been brought up by multicultural parents, she is Bilingual German/Norwegian, is fluent in English and speaks Intermediate Spanish and French, having studied for over 10 years. With a passion for the outdoors and music, Ellen enjoys playing piano, violin and singing, and her hobbies include swimming, skiing, athletics. Ellen has varied experience, having worked in a kindergarten, as governess, a tutor, and also as a live in carer. Her main experience is with children from 3yrs – teens however she has some experience also working with babies. Flexible on location, Ellen is looking for a new challenging position where she can utilise her knowledge and experience with Child education within a family environment.
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Jennie is a wonderfully bright Nanny\Governess with over 15 years’ experience of working closely with children within an educational environment. She has extensive experience with in-home education; event planning and execution such as birthday parties and more; planning weekly themes, outings, and activities; meal planning, prepping, and cooking; personal shopping for children; play date arrangements and hosting. She is familiar with the Reggio-Emilia approach, as well as Montessori. Jennie prides herself in her ability to adapt very quickly, and to tailor her approach to any given situation. She is discreet, knowledgeable and familiar with lengthy travel with families. Jennie loves the outdoors and is an adventurous spirit, and she encourages children in her care to be the same.
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Rebecca is an extremely flexible, hardworking, optimistic and cheerful Nanny who is respectful of Family boundries. She has 20 years experience in childcare having worked for Families worldwide as a Private Nanny, PA, and in Nurseries. She has worked with newborn babies, and has a lot of experience with toddlers 1-5yrs, weaning, potty training etc. She has also worked as a Nanny and Tutor for older children. Rebecca has excellent references and impressive achievements. She is a strong swimmer and knows how to sail, she is sporty and enjoys being outdoors. Rebecca is open to positions worldwide
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Anna is a highly qualified Governess/Personal Assistant with extensive experience working for high profile families. She is university educated, has great IT skills, and speaks fluent Spanish and French to a teaching standard. Along with her great organisation and management skills, Anna has experience in meal planning, travel organisation and is a leading example when it comes to teaching etiquette and manners. As a teacher, Anna has excellent knowledge of the British and American school systems, and her lessons are always well-planned and thoroughly prepared. Anna loves the outdoors, she excels in sports and is a great swimmer, and she is also a fantastic role model for children. She is proactive, creative, and a real all-rounder, always willing to go that extra mile.
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Christel is a professional Nanny and Governess with 20 years experience in childcare. She is Montessori trained, has completed an online course at the prestigious Norland College and is specialised in Early Years and Good Manners for children. She has experience tutoring children and homeschooling them and has worked with of all age groups.
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Rebecca is a Nanny, Teacher and Governess with over 16 years of experience. She gained experience in nursery care for 2 years and then made her mark over the next fourteen years, in the independent education sector, teaching all academic subjects to children, from three years of age to nine years of age. She taught in private independent schools and during that time she also tutored Maths and English privately for the 4+, 7+ and the 11+ entry examinations. She considers her role as the most rewarding form of teaching as it gives her the opportunity to thoroughly understand each child and each family’s needs and parenting objectives, so that she can plan the best care and support so that the children reach all their development milestones. She also set up an educational consultancy because she believes that helping students on a one-to-one basis has given the best results.
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Brenda is an impeccable nanny/governess with maternity experience and a past child psychologist. She has 15 years experience of working within the childcare setting and 10 years of direct experience within private households. She has worked internationally with families everywhere, as live in/out and with children of a wide range of disabilities. Her experience has enabled her to also be a PA for some of the families which has added to her being able to communicate well with the parents and establish a great profile of their progress.
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Susan is a kind, caring and committed Nanny with 12 years of experience in private childcare. She has looked after a wide age range of children, from newborns to teenagers. She is first aid qualified and has a full DBS check. She holds a current and clear driving license and has experience of driving both manual and automatic in the UK and overseas. Her interests include swimming, skiing, cycling, geocaching and dancing. She loves travelling and is a creative and outgoing person. She is dedicated, professional and energetic who is able to work on her own initiative and as part of a team. “Dedicated and committed, I constantly aim to gain rich and fulfilling life experiences in which to broaden my professional development. I have always loved children and find nothing more rewarding than caring for them. I have excellent communication and organisational skills and I pride myself on creating".
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Elena is a highly qualified and well-presented Nanny/Governess with over 32 years of extensive childcare experience, specializing in the care of children aged 6 months to 14 years. Her background as a former ambulance doctor provides her with a unique set of skills and knowledge in child safety and health. Elena is committed to maintaining a tidy household and works closely with parents to develop engaging and age-appropriate activities that foster children's growth. She is active and enjoys various sports, including skiing (both alpine and cross-country), skating, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, and basketball, which she incorporates into her playtime with children. Her passion for animals extends to providing care for family pets, ensuring a nurturing environment for all. An avid traveler, Elena embraces new cultures and experiences, enriching her perspective and approach to childcare.
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Tatjana is a Russian Nanny with many years of experience as a governess in UHNW Families. She also has experience as SEN Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist and Russian Teacher. She is a sociable, responsible, punctual, reliable, creative, loyal person with the ability to adapt to all kinds of situations quickly. She knows how to work under pressure or stressful conditions, using her own initiative and familiar with Montessori Method.
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A well-travelled, responsible and creative Governess, with 18 years of experience both overseas and in London for Ultra High Net Worth clients. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to cultivate client loyalty and trust she can easily adapt herself to new cultural environments in a polite and courteous manner. “Grew up with family in the Middle East (Bahrain 1981-1997), Asia (Ho Chi Minh 1997-1998); Worked internationally; Travelled in South East Asia for 8 months in 2010. My travel experience in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and North America has broadened my perspective and view of the world, affording me a rounded appreciation of life.
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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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Nadia is a friendly, calm and professional Governess who has worked in childcare for over 15 years. She is also a mother herself so has first-hand experience of bringing up children. Although most of her experience is within a teaching capacity, Nadia has also worked as a private tutor and has been a Nanny. Nadia has worked with children from newborns - teens. “I have an appreciation for Art and enjoy painting and making things. I very much enjoy theatre, expressive dance and world music. I have a great appreciation for nature and enjoy taking strolls in the fresh air. I enjoy working on and developing all kinds of projects and managing and directing them. It would be fair to say that I find creativity in most things and enjoy pursuing it in all its manifestations. I believe you never stop learning and in a growth mindset which perseveres.
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Allison is a seasoned and accomplished International Primary Teacher and Governess with extensive experience in education and childcare. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education from the University of Tasmania, Australia. Allison has demonstrated her leadership skills as a lead education coordinator at an International Early Learning Centre in Bali, Indonesia, where she also established her own successful Kindergarten and English Language School. Her professional experience includes working with UHNW families in Australia and the Middle East, showcasing her ability to provide exceptional care and education in demanding environments. Allison excels in managing and collaborating with international teams, combining her expertise with a passion for creating nurturing and inspiring learning experiences. As a dedicated educator and role model, she consistently strives to foster children's growth, skills, and confidence, making her an invaluable asset in any educational or family setting.
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Jenny is a presentable, well-mannered and articulate person with a lot of experience and interest in children and their development. A confident child carer who is emotionally mature and possesses high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families. She has worked in very busy child care environments. She remains focused and makes sure she is always providing professional service. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to relate well with people at all levels and converse in a polite and courteous manner. Jenny has worked in a lot of different settings such as nurseries, school, special educational needs settings, child minding as nanny and governess. She has a child care qualification in 'Children's care, learning and development' which focuses on all aspects of children's developmental skills.
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Nurdan (Nur) is a graduate Nanny/Governess who has a Bachelor of Education. She is also qualified as Early Years’ Education specialist. Aside from having vast experience in working for private families in the UAE, she also has a nursery and school experience in Turkey. She has worked with children of all ages and has gained an extremely wide range of knowledge and skills on all aspects of childcare, education, progress and emotional and intellectual development. She is used to work as part of bigger or smaller teams, both alongside with nannies and parents or alone. Calm, patient, well-presented and well-mannered individual. She is able to quickly create strong bonds with children and parents. Nur has a fun-loving and smiley personality and she is used to cope with long working hours and traveling between various time zones. She is flexible and has a ‘can-do’ attitude.
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Olivia is a warm, kind, outgoing, and dedicated Governess Nanny, with an MA in English from Kings College London. She holds 5 years of professional experience as a nanny in London that includes a number of UHNW families. Whilst she is very equipped to follow traditional styles, she also loves many art forms such as storytelling, reading, singing, dancing and music, and she enjoys incorporating this into her role as a nanny and educator. Most importantly though, she knows that every family and parenting style is different, so she is extremely flexible and can adapt very quickly to the needs of each. She prides herself on providing loving and sensitive attention, and engaging in communication with children to support personal well-being and development.
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I am an enthusiastic, hardworking, responsible and caring person. I love working with children and have dedicated my life to this end, mainly through teaching and tutoring and also raising my own children. I treat children fairly and have the ability to be creative in what I teach and activities that I compose. I have a Bachelor of Primary Education (Senior Primary) from the University of South Africa (UNISA) in conjunction with the Pretoria College of Education, as well as Qualified Teacher Status in the UK. I have many years of experience, 26 in the formal classroom and six years of tutoring and homeschooling. Whilst teaching at a prestigious private school for 20 years, I was asked by a number of parents to fulfil the role of nanny to their children whilst the parents were on overseas trips.
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Lauren is an inspirational, motivational and multilingual Governess and Teacher with more than 12 years of teaching and tutoring experience. She delivers exceptional lessons and achieves outstanding pupil progress while promoting to the children a love of learning and reading. She is not only passionate about academic success but also about nurturing the personal development and emotional well-being of her students to ensure that they can truly flourish. Lauren is ready to take on a new challenge joining a new family that is ready to welcome her as she is truly a wonderful and proactive professional with a genuine passion for teaching.
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Amanda is an accomplished and focused Governess with a combined 20 years of experience within the caregiving, Elementary Education, and Household Management fields. Her years as a Governess and Nanny have been spent with five private families and twelve children, ages 4 months to 11 years old. She consistently provides a wonderful experience filled with age-appropriate games, adventures, arts/crafts, and education. She always ensures a safe, organised environment that nurtures physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Her skill in managing all aspects of childcare enriches families’ lives and allows her to become an integral part of the family soon after she joins. Her core competencies include in-depth estate management, extensive domestic duties, meal planning and cooking, household organisation, schedule creation, play-based curriculum-making, tutoring, teaching children to read & write, and teaching a foreign language.
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Shuangmei has been teaching for over 12 years and work for VIP families for over 5 years, using the Montessori method to help children progress in their education. She has been a Nanny travelling with families around the different countries supporting them during the trips and organising activities for the children to keep them engaged
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Sehra is a qualified Bilingual Nanny who has worked with children for over 11 years. She has worked with children from newborn to teen, with multiples, twins and children with special needs. Sehra has worked in Montessori nurseries having gained a Montessori Early Years Childhood NVQ and has worked in a variety of Private families throughout London. Sehra holds a Degree in Early Childhood Studies and speaks fluent English and French.
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Louise is a person with "can-do" attitude even in demanding situations and where possible try to problem solve with a solution focused approach. She is pro-active and a good listener and negotiator with a genuinely care about the individual cases that she works with and had received positive feedback in her ability to lead and manage a team sensitively and professionally. She has many evidenced transferable skills which would enable her to fully support in a caring, safeguarding and leadership or managers role.
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Laurence is a professional, passionate and qualified French Native Governess who has been working with children for over 15 years. Laurence has cared/taught children from 5 years and upward, has worked sole charge, with children with special needs and has international experience. Laurence has held various Language teaching roles, has been a private tutor and has been a private Governess in various VIP families. Laurence has travelled extensively in her career and has additionally accompanied host families on their travels. She is a qualified teacher and holds a Masters and BA degrees. Laurence speak French, English and Spanish.
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Jane is a Canadian Teacher/Governess/Nanny with over 15 years experience teaching English, Mandarin Chinese and French as foreign languages in different continents and contexts. Jane has accomplished her education in Canada, has a BA in French language and literature, is bilingual English/Chinese Mandarin and speaks fluent Spanish. Her experience ranges from private families to schools and from children (3+ years old) to adults. Her references describe her as a very professional, hardworking, enthusiastic, friendly, polite individual, with a very creative approach.