MEET NANNY: ANNIE
MATCHED!
Full-time - San Francisco
“Although I've primarily worked as an administrative assistant for small businesses since graduating from college, my true passion has always been working with children. With over 15 years of childcare experience, I started babysitting at the young age of 11 and have worked with children of all ages, including twins and children with Down Syndrome.”
ABOUT ME
Neighborhood/Area: Inner Richmond, SF
Experience: 15+ years
Compensation: $40 / hr + benefits
Preferred Schedule: M-F, but flexible
My name is Annie Matthews and I'm a 29-year-old Bay Area native who grew up in Petaluma, CA. After graduating from St. Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco in 2012, I attended Regis University where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2016.
During my junior year of college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona, which ignited my passion for travel. I've since visited many different countries in Europe, both with friends and on my own.
Although I've primarily worked as an administrative assistant for small businesses since graduating from college, my true passion has always been working with children. With over 15 years of childcare experience, I started babysitting at the young age of 11 and have worked with children of all ages, including twins and children with Down Syndrome.
As the oldest of four, caring for children comes naturally to me and I find it incredibly rewarding. I'm excited to continue pursuing opportunities that allow me to work with children and make a positive impact in their lives.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... children should feel safe and secure at all times when in my care.
I believe... children should have the space to grow and learn at their own pace.
I believe... that a childcare provider should be reliable, trustworthy, and honest.
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
I believe in open and honest communication with my employers. I want to work collaboratively with parents to ensure that we are on the same page about the children's care and well-being. I believe that the children's safety and happiness should always come first and I will do whatever it takes to ensure that they are in a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to building strong relationships with both parents and children, and I am always open to feedback and suggestions to improve my work.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I would describe myself as an idealistic, creative, and driven individual with high values. I tend to approach life with a calm and optimistic attitude and strive to be kind to those around me. My strengths lie in my loyalty, devotion, and sensitivity to others' feelings. I deeply care about establishing and maintaining close relationships with the people in my life. In terms of work ethic, I pride myself on being dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and dedicated. I approach work with a positive, goal-oriented mindset and am highly motivated and committed to achieving success. Finally, I hold honesty, good manners, responsibility, respect, love, consideration, perseverance, and courage as some of my most important values.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I have a wealth of experience in providing childcare services, which began when I started babysitting at the age of 11. As the oldest of four children, I learned to take on a caretaking role at a young age, and my love for working with children grew from there. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience caring for children of all ages.
I pride myself on creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. My approach to childcare is focused on engaging children in age-appropriate activities and providing a structured routine that fosters growth and development. I have a natural ability to connect with children, and I believe that my experience, combined with my passion for childcare, makes me an excellent caregiver. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to a family that is looking for a dedicated and caring childcare provider.
