Natalia

About Me

CERTIFIED PRIMARY AND EARLY YEARS TEACHER WITH MASTER'S DEGREE IN PSYCHO-PEDAGOGY AND 12 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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NOVEMBER 2023 UPDATE:
The lovely children whom I have been teaching and nannying for the past 4+ years (boy 6 yo and girl 32 mo) are sadly moving to a different city and therefore my availability is completely changing in January 2024. I will most likely be teaching in the afternoons and nannying some mornings. But also happy to combine it (read below).
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My name is Natalia, I am a teacher and childminder with nearly 12 years of experience and extensive qualifications based in West Kensington. Since I moved to London in 2019, I have been working part-time with a lovely family, tutoring and nannying two children. I have also been tutoring and nannying an adorable girl with special needs since 2021.

How this works is I teach them for a couple of hours and I nanny before and/or after the teaching to complete the hours when the parents are not at home or I do school pick-up or teach them how to cook dinner together, etc. So combining something like that is also an option for me as I enjoy so much getting to know my students and creating a special bond and it makes it easier for parents. Additionally, I tutor from home and teach private singing lessons to children and adults.

I am originally from Spain but I have studied and worked abroad for over twelve years now. My journey abroad began in 2011 in New York while I was at University. Then I moved to the Netherlands, where I studied for the last year of my Master's degree. After that, I moved to the Dominican Republic where I worked as a Drama and Performing Arts teacher at an American-International school for three school years, followed by two years working at an International School in Albania as an Early Years classroom teacher.

I am passionate about Musical Theatre. Before I became a teacher I used to work in musical theatre, having performed in shows such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Mamma Mia, among others. For a few years, I lived in countries where I could not find any performing opportunities, so in August 2019, I moved to London to try to find a balance between my teaching and my performing life.

Regarding nannying, I am fun, caring, and creative, and I enjoy working with children. We sing, dance and laugh a lot. We play games that help them develop their self-management, social-emotional, and thinking skills without even realising it! Moreover, I have experience with potty training, gentle sleep, joyful healthy eating, brave bathtime, transitioning to nursery/school, and transitioning to adding a new member to the family. I do not have any pets, unfortunately, so furry friends are always a plus!

I am available for a phone or in-person interview. I would be more than happy to share with you my letters of recommendation and referees' contact information (parents, principals, directors, and coordinators). I can also provide my University diplomas and certifications.

I'm excited about the opportunity to meet and discuss how I can contribute to your family's childcare and education needs.