GENUINE NANNY: GEMMA M.
Full-time - San Francisco
MEET OUR CURIOUS, HARDWORKING AND KINDHEARTED
GENUINE NANNY GEMMA M.!
I was born in Chicago and lived in Illinois until I graduated from high school in 1999. I moved to Bloomington, Indiana for college and met my husband there. We moved to Japan as a young family and taught English in a small community for two years, afterwards we moved to Portland, Oregon. While living in the Pacific Northwest, we expanded our family and I began teaching at an in-home, Waldorf-inspired preschool. In 2016, our family had the opportunity to move to Berlin, Germany and we lived there for two years. After that wonderful experience, we moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to be close to our extended family and in 2024, we moved to the Richmond neighborhood in San Francisco.
MY BELIEFS AS A GENUINE NANNY
I believe... In living my life with an open heart
I believe... The decisions I make today should support a sustainable future for the next generation.
I believe... Children are my greatest teachers.
PLEASE DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY, STRENGTHS,
WORK ETHIC, AND VALUES:
I enjoy making new friends and exploring new environments. I am an empathetic person and I like to work with others to achieve mutual goals. I find my work to be a reflection of myself, so I keep empathy, communication, adaptability, and compassion as my highest values in my employment journey.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A NANNY?
I enjoy helping families achieve their goals and I feel the skills I have gained in my work with schools can be used to support families in their homes.
AVAILABILITY & COMPENSATION
Spoken languages: English
Compensation: $30-$40/hr.
Available start date: Immediately
Preferred Schedule: P/T, flexible
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Neighborhood/Area: SF (Richmond, Laurel Heights, Pacific Heights, Presidio
How will you commute to work? The vehicle I own or public transportation
Are you comfortable driving a family car with children? Yes, I prefer to use the family vehicle :)
FAMILY PETS
Are you allergic to any pets/animals? Love them! (and not allergic)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
College Degree: No
Child Development: Yes
CPR Certificate Training?: Not yet!
WORK EXPERIENCE
Twins Experience: Not yet!
Multiple Children/Siblings Experience: I was a nanny for sisters while I was in high school and I taught siblings at Little Lights Playschool
Infant Experience: I have been a stay at home mother to 3 children
Toddler Experience: I worked at a waldorf-inspired, at-home preschool for ages 18 months to 5 years old
School Age Experience: I have been a teacher's assistant in an
elementary school for kindergarten through 2nd grade
MOST RECENT CHILDCARE POSITION
Teacher Assistant | Ft. Wayne, IN | 2021-2023
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assisted Kindergarten through second grade classes with everything under the sun. Enjoyed being able to work in my neighborhood school and volunteered in several after school programs
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
Cook | Ft. Wayne, IN | 2019-2021
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Learned about true teamwork at this scratch kitchen inside one of Fort Wayne’s premier breweries, Prepped food, cooked and collaborated on special events and celebrated community.
Will we be able to speak directly with this family for a reference call? Yes!
You can find Gemma’s resume here!
WHAT IS YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR EMPLOYERS? ANY EXAMPLES TO SHARE?
I find clear communication to be the foundation of a good working relationship. It is important to outline expectations and boundaries at the beginning of every working relationship.
WHAT TYPE OF NANNY ROLE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AND WHAT ENVIRONMENT YOU WOULD BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN
I am looking for a part-time position in San Francisco. When I am not working with children, I have worked as a cook in restaurants and I would enjoy incorporating cooking projects as well.
PLEASE DESCRIBE HOW YOU HAVE TAKEN INITIATIVE IN YOUR PAST NANNY POSITIONS.
I have been an advocate for children's needs in all of my past teaching positions and take the time to listen and amplify the voices of the children in my care.
WHAT ARE YOUR DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY AND CHILD-REARING VALUES?
I believe in gentle discipline techniques. Children react well to the establishment of positive boundaries and expectations and when in a state of emotional imbalance, I employ empathic listening and problem solving to find equilibrium again.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A NANNY OR WHILE WORKING WITH A FAMILY?
In educational settings, children often arrived to school with needs that were unmet at home. When a child was overtired or hungry, it was difficult getting them to be a positive state for learning. I think it is very important to send children into the world with a positive attitude and a full belly and the knowledge that they are loved unconditionally.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES & INTERESTS?
I enjoy being out in nature and going on adventures with my family. I am a poet and an artist and I enjoy fiber crafts.
WHAT MAKES YOU SPARKLE?
I smile a lot, I think that is my best quality and I like to share it with the world around me.
