Coralee W.

“ In my youth, I was a "favorite babysitter" in my Minnetonka neighborhood. In 2008, I left corporate office work to employ my native teaching gifts and passion for teaching children as a nanny. In the process, I have sought a heightened degree of professionalism by extensive reading on child development, parenting and creative/learning projects and activities. I delight in furnishing my "nanny bag," furnished...

In my youth, I was a "favorite babysitter" in my Minnetonka neighborhood. In 2008, I left corporate office work to employ my native teaching gifts and passion for teaching children as a nanny. In the process, I have sought a heightened degree of professionalism by extensive reading on child development, parenting and creative/learning projects and activities. I delight in furnishing my "nanny bag," furnished with all sorts of craft materials, quality children's books, toys, puzzles, and an occasional parent-approved treat. Having been a caregiver (while also working days as a receptionist) for my elderly parents for five years until their passing, I cultivated an efficiency born of necessity and love maintaining the home while devoting myself to their constant care and companionship. The skills I honed became an asset in seeking to care for children and their families over the past year. I have been employed by four families as nanny to children ages infant to 7, and enjoy babysitting on as "as-needed" basis for several other families with children ranging in age from infant to age 10. As a single mature person, I bring both my passion for children and their families as well as a perspective that comes with age. The photo you see was taken at my first nanny job in 2008, and my energy and enthusiasm grows with every new care giving/teaching experience. I simply love my work! Not only caring for children, teaching them, daily monitoring their development and learning (which I journal for parents), but also in seeing routine domestic chores efficiently and consistently done to bring peace of mind and ease to the entire household. I help out wherever needed and go the extra mile to do a job well. I can be relied upon to prepare meals, keep a clean and orderly kitchen and play areas, fold and put away laundry, shuttle children to appointments and activities, assist with homework and plan creative projects, and share my appreciation for nature, music and the arts (I play piano, sing and am disposed to spontaneous and creative play, including putting on characters for the children... funny voices and the like. I have many interests and love sharing these with children. I even share my limited knowledge of French). I love the outdoors, and sharing a sense of wonder and in nature to children. A commitment to your family will bring dedication, loyalty, dependability, integrity, and love. I hope to find a new family to love and serve.

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