Melissa's Laurelhurst After School Program experience makes her stand out as a professional Nanny!

“I am a very loving, nurturing, caring, considerate and compassionate person. My family is everything! I am a very hard-working, responsible, honest, trustworthy, reliable and respectful individual. I work very hard at what I do and strive to always succeed. Working with children is absolutely one of the greatest things in the world. I am a great leader and follower. I can give direction just as well as I can take direction. I am able to successfully multi-task, I work effectively with others and I feel that I face my daily schedules and life with confidence and drive. I am verbally able to express myself with all members of my work environment. I feel that communication is the key to serenity. I am very down-to-earth, energetic, and fun-loving and just truly love being surrounded by children, taking care of them and making them feel safe and loved. Being a nanny covers many aspects of my life. It allows me to be around children and to teach them and help them grow and it allows me to help a family in need. If I was asked to describe in one sentence the reason I have chosen to be with a Laurelhurst After School Program over any other profession, it would have to be because I am helping a family in need. I have been serving in some form of childcare for over 11 years and can honestly say I love what I do! I feel the children are the light of the world. My goal as a nanny is to help a child grow and assist a family in need. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes anything that is asked of me. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am loving, caring, reliable, fun-loving and down-to-earth. Activities that I would like to incorporate in the daily plan for the family I care for would include academics, arts and crafts, sports, daily chores/activities such as cleaning up after oneself and cooking/baking. If asked to describe the perfect family seeking a nanny like me, I would hope they would be down-to-earth, easy to talk to, understanding, fun-loving and respectful.”

“Melissa is a very creative and conscientious teacher at the nursery school and will be wonderful in any Laurelhurst After School Program. She related well to all the children that were in her care. She’s well-qualified to work with children. She would prepare lesson plans for the children every day. She helped them learn their numbers, letters and all introductory education. She also took them outside to the playground and engaged the children in outdoor activities. Her attendance is on point. She is always on time. She has a great work attitude and she always goes above and beyond with her job performance.”

“My name is Jill. I am also a mother of three boys (ages 10, 8, and 6) and was a stay at home mom. I have known Melissa for a little over 4 years and I am more than happy to write this letter of recommendation for her. Melissa is one of the most good-hearted people I have ever met and probably will ever know. She is smart, educated, honest, athletic, energetic and creative. As soon as she comes into a room, she makes everyone smile. She is always singing and dancing and just a lot of fun to be around. Melissa will always put her needs and wants aside to help someone else. She is truly selfless. For example, Melissa asked for donations to her favorite charities instead of birthday gifts for her 30th birthday. This was such a powerful act and was very inspirational to me, her family and friends. She has watched my children many times and I trust her 100% with the three most precious people in my life. My boys absolutely adore her and cannot wait until she comes for a visit. I will often joke with them that we have adopted Melissa into our family because that’s how we all feel; she has become part of our family. If I could pick one person in my life that would make my boys happy by meeting their needs, I would choose Melissa. She always has little conversations with them, teaches them, comes to their sporting events, cheers them on like they are her own and most importantly really listens to them. Each one feels special when she is around. Sometimes you make friends with someone who doesn’t have their own children and they try to separate your friendship from your family life. Melissa has done just the opposite. From the beginning of our friendship, Melissa understood how important my family is to me and honestly wanted to be part of my children’s lives. This understanding is why she has become one of my best friends. Any family would be absolutely lucky to have Melissa as part of their Laurelhurst After School Program. The parents could always feel as if their children are safe and in good hands. Melissa would provide love, care and support to their children. As an educated woman, she would also provide their children with as many learning opportunities as possible. I know she would look forward to taking them to the library, museums, to the park, zoos, etc. As I mentioned before, I have worked as an administrator overseeing the care of children and I would hire Melissa in a heartbeat.”

“Melissa works very well with children! She is reliable and always gives 150% with everything that she does. Her attendance, work attitude and job performance make her an excellent match for any family’s Laurelhurst After School Program.”

“Melissa is a dedicated professional who genuinely cares for children. Melissa is energetic and enthusiastic. Her work ethic and dedication make her a wonderful candidate for any Laurelhurst After School Program!”

“I am very pleased to be writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Melissa. I have known Melissa for several years and have followed her educational pursuits with great interest. In addition, I have had ample opportunity to observe her interact with my two young children. Melissa has consistently demonstrated a strong interest in child education and it is abundantly clear to me that she is dedicated to pursuing a career in the teaching field. Melissa has gained valuable experience in a Laurelhurst After School Program setting as well as in the classroom. This experience, in combination with her coursework, makes her a strong candidate for a position with younger and school-aged children alike. Her strong athletic skills provide an additional qualification for extracurricular coaching duties. Melissa is a confident young woman with a unique and intuitive knowledge of children. She is instinctive and genuine in her interactions, rendering her able to connect with shy and outgoing children alike. While some teachers may have difficulty actually sitting and playing with children, Melissa relishes the opportunity. She is able to relate well to children on their level while maintaining her authority. Melissa is very hands-on with children and clearly enjoys their company. Children, in turn, respond well to her enthusiasm and kindness. Melissa is able to turn everyday activities into teaching opportunities, making learning fun. She is highly creative and uses this ability to develop new and interesting ways to present information. She is always seeking out new ways to make learning more exciting to children. Melissa is responsible and reliable. She often goes beyond what is asked of her and is not afraid of hard work and commitment. In short, I think she possesses many attributes that will make her an excellent teacher.”

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