MEET NANNY: TAYLOR C.
MATCHED!
Full-time - San Francisco
“I am a go getter, a leader and a positive happy individual who takes on any task that is thrown my way. I will go above and beyond if it means taking a few more minutes after I am released or if it means prioritizing other things.”
ABOUT ME
Neighborhood/Area: Marin County
Experience: 8 years as a private nanny, 2 years as a Family Asst
Compensation: $40-$45 / hr
Preferred Schedule: M-F 8-5, 8-5 with occasional later days or nights with advance notice preferably.
I am a 26 year old fun, hardworking and caring individual who was born and raised here in Marin County. I went to College of Marin and obtained my Associates degree in Behavioral science and after decided to go and travel Australia for a year and a half by myself to experience a different part of the world outside of Marin. Growing up a twin, this experience not only taught me the value of travel but it also helped build me into the person I am today. It helped build my confidence in any situation being that I was as far away from home as I could be, on my own without my other half for the first time in my life. Throughout college, I was working full time as a nanny as well as well as attending full time schooling, teaching me the value of being able to multitask and take on any challenge that came my way. I had the opportunity of being an au pair while I was in Australia as well. I came back and continued with the childcare route I had begun when I was 12 years old. Not only did I nanny, but I became a waitress on top of that. After a few years of doing both, I decided that I wanted to completely immerse myself into working in private households. I want to continue to grow in this career, not only as a nanny but as a family assistant. The more opportunities to learn and grow in this type of career is what I find to be a dream come true.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... Empathy and patience are two of the most important virtues.
I believe... That kids can teach adults just as much as we teach them.
I believe... Communication with families is key.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I have loved being a nanny and continued in this career because each and everyday I learn something new. Whether it's a new way to approach a problem or learning the way each kid works, there's always something new and exciting. Growing up with a single mom, I was also taught the importance of having a trustworthy support system and I love being able to provide that for those that I work for. I want to be able to be a reliable source to help out in anyway needed to make life easier. Parenting and working can be overwhelming and I want to take some of that weight off and allow for the parents to feel at ease knowing they have someone else to count on.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I have been described by previous employers and coworkers as a ray of sunshine. I love to make people smile and laugh and see that most problems are easily solvable and if not, there's a solution that can at least make it better. I like to find the positivity in things especially after working with kids for so long because they have taught me that adults tend to take life too seriously. Some of my strengths when it comes to working with private families is my flexibility, willingness to go above and beyond and the ability to be patient in all situations. Life happens and I want to be the person to help take some of the stress that comes with all that it is being an adult.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
I believe in a positive yet semi-firm and gentle approach when working with kids. I am extremely patient and want the kids to have basic respect for me. I will always communicate and explain in order to make sure kids understand truly why they are being disciplined or not. Along with that, I just want to approach the kids with whatever the philosophy on raising their kids the parents have because I just want us all to be working together so that the kids have stability when it comes to discipline and values. So as long as I am told how the family wants to approach all of the tougher things, I am on board to support and respect their wishes.
