“I love working with children. I consider myself to be fun, energetic, patient, trustworthy, reliable, and creative. I am hoping to develop strong a relationship with a family and they with me. I believe that in addition to a parent, a nanny can be a strong and positive caring supportive force in the home. I prefer working with children and ENJOYING what I do, rather than sitting in an office or standing at a cash register. I've worked in retail and I've done clerical, and though they are suitable positions for some, I personally enjoy childcare. I am much more relaxed, and I enjoy helping, guiding, teaching, and playing with children. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love working with children and in-home care offers a more relaxed and sufficient environment. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 2 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are intelligent, insightful, creative, and energetic. My goal as a Nanny is to grow a bond and strong relationship with both the child(ren) and parents. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes laundry and light cleaning. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am reliable, energetic, positive, caring, and trustworthy. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading or story time. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be verbally expressive, open-minded, ethical, relaxed and casual.”

“I am a friendly person; I follow morals, and am extremely fond of children! I enjoy interacting with and helping children grow, and even have a young son of my own! If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I personally enjoy working with children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over a year and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are a miracle of love and joy! My goal as a Nanny is to provide the best care I possibly can for the children I care for. I am willing to do any housekeeping needed around the house as well. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am polite, friendly, caring, energetic and loving! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include crafts, games, and reading! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be loving in the sense of family values!”

"My outlook on life is to continuously be optimistic! This is the why I enjoy working with children. They are continuously hopeful and they do not understand the concept of giving up. I believe that everyone should pursue their dreams and as adults we should encourage children to do so. My family is wonderful. I have grown up in a household with working parents, mother and father, and my older sister. Currently, I assist in the upbringing of my three-year-old niece as well. For the first twelve years of my life I lived in New Orleans, Louisiana and then moved to Birmingham, Alabama for the remainder of the time until moving to Florida for college. The reason I have chosen to be a nanny is a love for children. The job of a Nanny is a very serious one because like a teacher, a nanny has the responsibility of guiding children for the majority of the day and week. There is a joy in watching a child thrive while given more individual attention. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be the joy of developing a trusting relationship between child and Nanny through guidance and continuous attention. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are special, eager to learn, and happy. My goal as a Nanny is to guide children in the direction that parent’s request and to execute guidance in an enjoyable way for the children. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes vacuuming, laundry, and light cooking. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am happy, responsible, loving, humorous, and outgoing! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include physical activities, spending time outdoors, and educational play. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be outgoing, down to earth, and fun."

"If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I like working with children, therefore I find that that working as a Nanny is a perfect position for me. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are our future. My goal as a Nanny is to provide a safe and healthy environment. I am willing to do light housework around the home to help out. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am dynamic, honest, fun, organized, and punctual.”

"I am an open, caring and trustworthy individual who loves children! My goals as a Nanny are to contribute to a stable, wholesome environment and help the children develop. I grew up in a nuclear family with one older sister and 6 cousins living within 5 blocks. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I want to obtain valuable experience that I can apply to my long term goal of being a school counselor. I feel the children are a joy and full hope and promise! My goal as a Nanny is to positively contribute to children’s development. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes what is asked by the parents before hand. Housekeeping tasks I am willing to perform include, dusting, vacuuming and laundry. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am friendly, open, trustworthy, honest, and bold! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, physical activities (bike riding, tag, playing in the park), and arts & crafts (drawing, making jewelry, coloring). If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a caring, open and honest!"

"I am very friendly and outgoing! I believe very strongly in the value of education and family. I am the eldest of 10 children. My goal is to inspire and educate, I believe children best thrive in stable, loving, environments where all their needs are met: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Academically. Most of all I love what I do! I enjoy working with children of all ages. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because being a nanny allows me to make the world my classroom, no restrictions, and promotes interactive learning around the home, in a museum, or at an art exhibit. Maybe a picnic in the park one day or visiting a historical site the next. The children would receive special attention. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 19 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are candles ready to be lit, not vessels to be filled. My goal as a Nanny is to Assist the parent(s) with whatever they need to ensure the health, happiness, success, and safety of their child(ren). I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light cooking and cleaning, laundry drop-offs and pick-ups, errands, tutoring and homework help. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am friendly, well spoken, easygoing, dedicated, and educated. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include health and fitness, creative expression/writing/reading/music, and educational/fun day trips. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be open-minded, family-oriented with great communication skills!”

"I am very outgoing, friendly and always look on the bright side of things! People describe me as having a very "bubbly" personality that is especially suited for working with children. My goal in life right now is to find a full time position in a field that deals with children. My family and I moved here from Germany around 11 years ago. I have a 6-year-old sister that I adore. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I love working with children and having a daily work load that changes constantly. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 13 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel that children are children and are generally curious, honest and ready to explore new things. My goal as a Nanny is to be a positive influence in someone's life. I will be someone they can relate to and come to for advice. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, taking out trash etc. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am loyal, creative, organized, flexible, and intelligent! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include different ways to stimulate areas of child development such as gross motor activities, fine motor activities, social ability, emotional ability, and cognitive ability. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a family that I can have open dialog with!"

"I would describe myself as a serious happy person or a happy serious person. I have a husband; we've been married thirty-four years. We have two children, one grand child and another on the way! We are relocating to be near our family. My husband retired from the trucking industry two years ago so we are able to move and look for new positions. We are making the move because family is a very important part of our lives and we want to give our daughter and son in law moral support and a little free babysitting. Honestly we will be the greater benefactors in this move. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because I feel I made a positive impact on the children I have cared for in the past, and that it would be rewarding to be able to impact other children in the same way. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 30 years and can honestly say I thoroughly enjoy what I do! I feel the children are perfectly wonderful little creatures that need special care, loving influences and a great solid foundation. My goal as a Nanny is to assist the parents in raising their child to be a well adjusted mannerly, respectful individual. To help instill great self-esteem in the child so they are not afraid to try new things or set high goals. I am willing to do housekeeping, which includes anything associated with the child, e.g. clean up after breakfast, pick up toys, etc. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am loyal, experienced, hard working, loving and intelligent! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would be very age appropriate. Small children will go to the park or zoo, older children to amusement parks. It would match the interests of the child. Crafts, outside play, board games, stories, educational sessions, walks, and fun! Childhood should be a learning adventure. Walk in the rain, jump in the puddles and somersault through the grass. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be parents with their child's best interest at heart, who would respect me and know my decisions, based on the parent's instruction, are in their children's best interest.”

"I am very patient and soft-spoken. I adapt to any situation easily. My goal is to be loved and treated like I’m a part of the family. I grew up in England have been living in the US for 5 years. I have a five-year-old son and I am engaged. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other it would have to be because of my love for children. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 4 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are the most innocent, honest and sweet people. They are little angels! My goal as a Nanny is to be able to provide the same care as the parent to that child. I am willing to do housekeeping at the children requests that includes cleaning toys, tidying personal space, cleaning up after the children, washing dishes etc If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am simple, honest, caring, helpful and patient! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading stories to the children.”

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