*2010
I have been a Nanny for the Mothercraft employee agency since 2007 and have worked for numerous families with children under the age of 5. I am willing to work with families of children with Special Needs, especially, those with Autism. I have gained some insight and strategies through my employment at Giant Steps (A leading school for children with Autism). However, working with developing children is my preference. My enthusiasm for children is highlighted by my willingness to aide parents in assisting, organizing and running children’s birthday parties for the families I have been employed by.

*Most Recent Nanny Position
October 2010 – December 2010

I have been working with this family in Castle Hill with 2 boys aged 4 and 2 years old for 3 days a week. I work 11 hour days and the duties that I do are Art and craft, Games, Out door activities. I also help the mother with inside duties including preparation of dinner and helping with any indoor duties she needs done, cleaning and ironing ect.
February 2010 – July 2010
My role consisted of working with 4 children – aged nine, seven, three and 6 months – 40 hours a week. Responsibilities included daily entertaining and stimulating activities, preparing lunch and dinner meals, driving the children to and from school and other numerous extracurricular activities.

*2009
Various work with numerous families on a casual basis and regular work with one family 3 days a week. I was with this family for 2 years. The children were two and five years old when I began working for them.

Various Nanny work on a casual basis.

*2007
Giant Steps School for Children with Autism, Gladesville  
Teachers Aide (Educator)
I worked in a trans disciplinary environment as an Educator. Alongside teachers, music, speech and occupational therapists.
Dealt with challenging behaviours of students, by implementing the teams Behavioural strategies. Including red spot (time out strategies), toilet training, reward system, visual communications, assisted in making visuals, taking children to integration schools and community outings like Ryde Aquatic Centre, Coles and Bicentennial Park.
I participated in the Holiday program (respite work) in January school holidays. This involved being responsible for one student whilst on excursions into the community

*2006 Crestwood Pre-School Baulkham Hills
Traineeship 
Preparation and running art and craft
Interactive free play with the children
Assisted in meeting and greeting parents in the morning and afternoons.
Assisted in preparing for excursions.
And supervising children

2006 - Certificate III in child care
2004 - Certificate II Make-up Artistry Northern Sydney Institute TAFE
2003 - Certificate of Beauty at North Sydney TAFE

2002 - Hairdressing and Beauty Care Course Northern Sydney Institute TAFE, Crows Nest