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"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 taking care of children and giving them a feeling of comfort and safety! I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 3 years and can honestly say I am proud of what I do! I feel the children are a source of happiness. Parents come home and the children tell them how much fun we had! Infants seem to connect easily with me and feel comforted. My goal as a Nanny is to make the children I work with feel comfortable with me and know that they are going to be safe while their parents are gone. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes vacuuming, dishes, and light cleaning. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am trusting, honest, loving, caring, and happy. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include belly time for infants so they can exercise. We would work on lots of sensory activities so they get used to different textures. If they are older then 6 months, then I would let them do small art projects with harmless things. If I were watching a toddler then we would read books. We would also sing lots of different songs and talk about colors depending on their age. I would incorporate working on self-help skills so they can learn to be independent. Also lots of art projects so they can express their creativity! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be fun and understanding!"

"I love 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 to work closely with families to make the children and parents feel comfortable. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 10 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are great little people to work with and learn from. My goal as a Nanny is to make the child and family feel more comfortable. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light cleaning. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am great listener, dependable, honest, outgoing, and fun loving. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading, art projects, outdoor play, and singing songs. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be understanding!"

"I am friendly and always on the go! I am open minded, cheery, kind, and always willing to help others. Children are my passion! 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 establishing beautiful memories that will last a lifetime! I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 6 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are amazing, energetic, and smart. My goal as a Nanny is to make a lasting impression on a family and their children. I would like to assist in teaching them the fundamentals of learning such as ABCs, 123s, colors, shapes, etc. Also, helping with homework. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes cleaning up after the child. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am trustworthy, caring, energetic, outgoing, and dependable. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include free play, outside time, time to learn shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. I would also include activities such as coloring, glue, learning to use safety scissors (depending on age of child), and song/story time. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be friendly and loving!"

"I am a dedicated, hard-working, nurturing, and energetic person! I strive to always learn more, try new things, and dedicate my life to teaching and nurturing children. I grew up in a very close family and highly value family. I want to be a Nanny because I have a gift with children! It is the one thing I do with exceptional excellence. 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 am a child care provider, not just because that is my job title, but because it is woven into the fiber of my being. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 10 years and can honestly say I relish what I do! I feel the children are a gift from heaven! They are precious and should be treasured! My goal as a Nanny is to teach and guide children as they explore and interact with the world around them. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light cleaning, children’s laundry, and tidying/organization. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am nurturing, flexible, structured, fair and dedicated! Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include arts and crafts, language learning (Spanish, Sign Language), DEAR (Drop Everything And Read), park visits, game time, sports, seed planting/mini-garden, simple age-appropriate "cooking" time, dress up, and nap/rest time! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a flexible, easy-going, kind family who communicates well!"

"I am a very outgoing person! My biggest goal is to become a Kindergarten or First Grade Teacher. 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 am great with children and I really understand them! 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 wonderful! My goal as a Nanny is to feel like I am really helping a family and being the best Nanny I can be! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes dishes; laundry, meal preparation, and toy clean up. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am outgoing, trustworthy, energetic, patient and compassionate. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include anything the family feels I should be involved in. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be really involved in their child’s life and easy to talk to!"

"I enjoy children and spending time with them! I plan on earning my Bachelors Degree in education and I feel being a Nanny would enrich that experience for me. I am a driven individual from a large extended family. Children have always seemed to be drawn to me and I enjoy the attention! My Aunt and Uncle have 5 children and I tend to take over responsibility for them at family functions and visits. 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 enjoy children and spending time with them and caring for them. I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 9 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are extremely intelligent and interesting individuals that we can learn a lot from! My goal as a Nanny is to teach as well as care for the children in my charge, and of coarse have fun! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes straightening up, dishes, homework help, and vacuuming. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am driven, caring, creative, funny, and focused. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include walks, art projects, and family game nights! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be caring, great communicators, energetic and fun!"

"I enjoy working with children of all ages! I have been a substitute teacher for the past five years. Prior to that, I have more than 10 years experience working as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at the Pre-school level. Being a nanny sounds like the ideal position for me as I have three children of my own and would like to help someone else out if I can. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be in the Nanny profession over any other if would have to be because I love being around children. I have a full resume, but I most value the time I have spent with young people over the years. 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 that children are the most fun to be around! I enjoy being a part of their lives and helping them succeed in whatever they choose to do. I also feel that they will benefit from my guidance and love. My goal as a Nanny is to love the children and support them in any way that I can.

I am willing to do housekeeping that includes preparing meals, helping with homework, monitoring TV use, laundry, etc. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am fun, humorous, intelligent, sensible, and responsible. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include: playing board games, going to the park for picnics, going for walks, visiting the local library, reading books together, and getting to know each child on an individual basis and guiding them each day. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be fun-loving, caring, and able to relax and have a good laugh!"

"I was born in Trinidad, came here when I was 13 years old and loved it! I have two girls and they mean so much to me; one who likes to dance and one who likes to sing! 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 have always been that person since I was young that loves to take care of everyone and anyone! I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 9 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are special in their own way! My goal as a Nanny is to make sure that the kids are happy and get the attention that they need. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes child’s meal preparation and picking up after the children. I look forward to meeting you!"

"I love 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 children and love helping them learn and explore new things. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 4 years and can honestly say I enjoy what I do! I feel the children are gifts who we should invest our time into. My goal as a Nanny is to enjoy the children and help them in any way I can. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am happy, kind, caring, fun, and patient. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include reading and family activities. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be a loving, caring family who works together!"

"I am a fun, energetic person with a real love for children! I have paid myself through college working with children in a daycare setting. My goal is to find a position where I wake up every morning and cannot wait to get to work! I want to be able to make a difference in a child’s life day in and day out, and while I have taken other positions upon graduation of college, none have been as fulfilling as working with children! I would like to help the child flourish and help them learn through play. I feel my experience with children would make me a great asset as a Nanny. I have learned to be very creative as far as arts and crafts and immense patience. I would promise to love the family’s children I care for day in and day out! I have been serving in some form of childcare experience for over 3 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are wonderful! They have an innocence that allows them to bounce right back from any situation and this feeling is contagious when around children! My goal as a Nanny is to love and care for the children as if they were my own, and to ensure a creative learning environment for them to flourish. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes vacuuming and straightening up. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am energetic, kind creative, loving and passionate. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include free play, story time/reading, nap (if age appropriate), arts/crafts, and outside play! If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a Nanny like me I would hope they would be understanding, kind, open-minded and trusting!"

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