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My Summary

My Experience

Šárka Swift

Summary

I am an energetic person and I will not be satisfied unless I have done everything I can do with the opportunities I have been given.
I describe myself as a patient, responsible, hard-working,
good-humoured, trustworthy, dedicated person.
I also pride myself on the big smile that I always wear!
I love children and I love making them feel comfortable and confident.
I enjoy spending time with them and engaging them in new activities.
I treat them with respect and care and my main concern is always the children's health, safety and well-being.


Work Experience

Full time, Nanny/Housekeeper
(Mainly sole and shared charge of 3 boys aged 3,7,9)
Chalfont St Peter’s November 2019 till present

School and nursery runs with all three boys mostly at different times
Helping with home works and guitar lessons
Overseeing children’s play dates with family friends children and school friends on weekly basis, taking children to the soft play
Learning trough play, arts and crafts, sports and games
Responsible for all nursery duties including children and adults laundry
Preparing healthy and nutritions meals for all family members most of the days
Encouraging children to try new foods
Baking and cooking with children
Running errands including shopping, post office, dry cleaners, organising handyman visits and repairs of household goods
Advising cleaners on jobs needed to be done


Full time, Nanny/Housekeeper
(sole charge of 5years old and 3years old boys)
Fulham – August 2019 - October 2019

Taking the children to and from school, safely and punctually
Helping with homework and play with the boys
Keeping children safe
During the holidays organising trips to the museums, zoo and parks
Children’s laundry (not including ironing) and keep their rooms, clothes toys and other kit tidy
Undertaking the housekeeping when the boys are in school
Making healthy and nutritious breakfasts and suppers (and lunch in the holidays)
Communicating clearly and fully with the parents about the boys schedule and well-being


Full time, temporary Nanny/Housekeeper
(sole charge of 7years old girl)
Cobham/East Molesey – April 2019 – August 2019

Helping divorcing parents to look after their daughter on daily basis.
Picking her up from school and driving her to after school clubs.
Planning days out and activities during holiday.
Making sure all her stuff is ready to be moved from one parent house to another as she is in shared care of both parents.
Family laundry
Preparing healthy, nutritional dinners
Helping with homework


Full time Nanny/Housekeeper
Leatherhead - October 2018 - March 2019
Supporting family with 3 children
(b10 ASD ADHD, g8, g6)

Supporting and helping with daily routines and challenges.
Preparing healthy meals.
Taking and collection children from after school activities.
Supervising homework (special needs)
Reorganising children's play room and clothes closet.
Light housekeeping duties.
Preparing healthy meals for children.
Helping to care for 3 dogs


Full time Nanny/Housekeeper
Beaconsfield - October 2017 to October 2018
Looking after 4 children (g 9, g10, g15, b17, one of them with ASD PDA)

Supporting and helping mother with daily routines and challenges.
Preparing healthy meals for whole family.
Taking and collection children from after school activities.
Caring for family pets (cats, rabbit, chickens)


Part time Nanny
(sole charge of boy from age of 18 months and girl from 11months)
Isleworth - September 2012 to October 2017

Picking up boy from nursery.
Preparing healthy nutritious dinners with attention to Robert's allergies (wheat, eggs, dairy, mushrooms)
Bath time and bed time routine.
Reading stories and playing.
Mother of the boy on maternity leave from Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
March 2015 - October 2017
Looking after boy and baby girl in evening hours following similar routine as above.
Helping with reading and homework.
Having fun in the garden on trampoline.


Bus Driver
London United Busways - Fulwell
November 2005 to October 2017

I have been in full time employment as a bus driver. In last 7 years I have been working night shifts, ensuring the vehicle is driven safely at all times.
Picking up and setting down passengers at bus stops with due care for their safety.
Appearing presentable and being courteous and polite to passengers at all times.
Driving the bus according to set daily schedules
Carrying out daily safety and maintenance checks on the bus.
Reporting vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Establishing a positive relationship with passengers.
Having good customer service skills, being able to use my own initiative to solve problems and handling situations with tact and diplomacy.


After school Nanny
(sole charge G4, B6)
Isleworth - April 2015 to April 2016

Looking after both children every day after school.
Preparing snacks and light tea (Indian dishes)
Helping with homework and practicing guitar.
Bath time.
Organising outdoor and indoor play dates.
Taking children to after school activities (karate, swimming).
Taking trips to theatre, museums and other fun places during term holidays, often having children's 5year old cousin with us.


Part time Nanny
(sole charge B4, G6)
Twickenham - February 2014 to February 2015

School pick ups and drop off's to after school activities.
Indoor and outdoor play with many trips to the nearby park and river, where we would meet up with the children's friends for fun play dates and picnics.
Supervising homework.
Preparing nutritious dinners.
Taking care of children's uniforms.
Bath time and bed time routine.
Using The Early Years Foundation Stage principles in practice, which means supporting the children in their originality, creating good environment for the children and their development, play and exploration trough active learning like baking, sharing books, planting seeds and watching them how they grow.


Part time Nanny (sole charge 18month girl)
Isleworth - August 2012 to January 2014

Morning routine including dressing up, breakfast and play time before dropping of to nursery.
Keeping play area and kitchen clean and tidy.


Assistant Engineer/Chain person
London Heathrow Airport
September 2004 to September 2005

Assisted in engineering projects at Heathrow Airport/terminal 5 where I was responsible for correctly setting up and setting out all instruments (laser, EDM, level, GPS), carrying out surveys using EDM and GPS.
Making draughts and checking safety boards on the site, understanding necessary materials and directions from office, answering phone calls
working as a part of team.


Live in Nanny (sole charge G4 B6)
Nether Westcot, Oxfordshire
April 2004 to September 2004

Encouraged good behaviours using the positive reinforcement method.
Established a safe play environment for the children.
Instructed children on proper health and personal habits.
Organised and engaged in recreational activities such as outdoor walks, games and puzzles.
Communicated openly with children's parents about daily activities and behaviours.
Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for the children.
Transporting children to and from school and after school activities.
Addressed behavioural and learning issues with parents and childcare management.
Administered medications and kept appropriate records.
Engaged with children on an individual basis in a pleasant manner.
Travelled with family to Cornwall on family holidays where I was in sole charge of 4 children for several hours each day, planning activities and trips on bikes and play on nearby beach.


Nursery Nurse/Room Leader
Materska skola, Dolni Benesov
September 1998 to April 2004

During my studies I have been teaching children from the age of 3-6 regularly in sole charge under supervision which also involved 4 to 6 weeks of full time work experience every summer.
I have been attending nursery once a week during each year and practicing and applying teaching methods which would include daily activities, development trough play and feedback to parents.


Gymnastics Coach and Group Leader in children's gymnastic camps
Sportovni Gymnastika Spickova - Opava
June 1998 to April 2004

I have been part of a gymnastic school for several years, firstly working as the coaches assistant and later in sole charge.
Working as a part of team which had big impact on my personal development and skills.
Running after school training sessions for children in nursery's and preschools around Opava district (3-6 year old) during school term.
Preparing, planning and organising summer/half term gymnastics camps, with sole charge of up to 20 children of different ages (6-13).
Following daily routine, taking care of children's health and safety, making sure they keep their tents clean and tidy.
Supporting children in their independence and giving them guidance when needed.
Organising fun activities, trips, games and races between the teams.


Education

Specialised Pedagogy: Preschool Pedagogy
University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
School Leaving Certificate with Maturita which is according to UK NARIC comparable to The overall GCE Advanced/ Scottish Advanced Higher standard
Preschool and out of school Pedagogy, Krnov, Czech Republic


Certifications/Licences

June 2001 to Present - Full clean UK Driving Licence
PCV and IAM
DBS certificate
12h level 3 First Aid Certificate


Additional Information

In my free time I enjoy traveling, visiting national trust and historic places.
I love nature in all parts of the world and all seasons, going camping with my bell tent is big part off my life.
My passion for photography comes from my childhood,as my grandfather was very keen photographer, who would often take me around woodlands and let me help him with his photos and home developing of black and white photographs.
I love swimming and winter sports including ice skating and skiing.
I was very privileged to be part of charitable Alpine challenge 2015 in Morzine in France where our skiing team was racing over two days non stop with GPS tracking devise, trying to get as many miles and check points. We have raised over £3000 for Snow Camp charity.

My Qualifications

University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Specialised pedagogy, preschool pedagogy
(3years)
Preschool and out-of school pedagogy, Krnov, CZ
School Leaving Certificate with Maturita which is according to UK NARIC comparable to The overall GCE Advanced/ Scottish Advanced Higher standard
(4years)

My Availability

I'm available immediately. Please, do not hasitate to contact me at any time.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour
• Nannying from £13.00 per hour (gross)

I will work with parents depending on hour duties.