Miranda
Nanny in Edinburgh
Usually responds within 2 days
Female Member since Jun 2022 Last Updated Jun 2024 Last Login Jun 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a professional nanny with over eight years of nanny experience, a certification in pediatric first aide, and a Bachelor’s degree in elementary* education from Michigan State University, which is ranked as the No.1 elementary education Bachelor’s degree program in the USA.
Communication, connection, and consistency are my top priorities as a nanny. For healthy emotional development a child needs to feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure by at least one caregiver, so I make it my priority to truly listen, respect, empathize with, and understand children no matter what age they are. Because children thrive with routine, I work hard to be consistent with not only daily schedules, but also with our interactions so that the child feels safe knowing how I will respond to them no matter the situation. By clearly communicating expectations, holding firm boundaries, implementing consistent daily routines, and modeling emotional regulation, children will feel safe within this predictable structure to freely explore, grow, test boundaries, and express themselves authentically.
As a caregiver who is passionate about early childhood development, specifically language and emotional development, I take it upon myself to be up to date on the latest research in these areas. Parenting advice and practices are ever changing so I am open minded to new recommendations and try to utilize aspects of multiple methods to fit a family’s individual needs. Although the techniques I use may be family specific, my core approach of being a confident leader who focuses on building an authentic, supportive, loving, and secure relationship with the child never wavers. As a leader it is my responsibility to model emotional regulation and support children by fully accepting all of their emotions. I also believe it is my responsibility to foster curiosity, confidence, exploration, independence, creativity, and problem solving skills through all forms of play, scaffolding, modeling, and connection.
As for what I believe the top priority of children should be, it is to play. I deeply believe that play is the work of children, as it allows them to explore the world, test limits, get creative, problem solve, develop motor skills, practice social skills, experience a full range of emotions, and so much more. Play isn't just fun, it is how children learn. My favorite way to encourage play is to go outdoors, which is why I make it a daily priority to spend time outside. Playing outdoors provides opportunities to slow down and fully observe your surroundings, it supports physical development, encourages sensory and pretend play, and it is beneficial to mental health.
Outside of being a nanny I also love to spend time outdoors and play, whether it be through hiking, running, climbing, skateboarding, weightlifting, or swimming. If I am not outside you can usually find me reading, listening to podcasts, cooking, or watching something funny. I absolutely love to learn as much as I can about mindfulness, self development, mental health, physical health, and emotional intelligence.
I recently relocated to Edinburgh from Bristol with my husband, and after falling in love with Edinburgh we decided to live here indefinitely. I have been a resident in the UK since May 2022 and I can prove I have the right to work in the UK.
*equivalent to nursery, reception, and primary school
My Experience
NANNY
Edinburgh, UK // NOV 2023- PRESENT
Provides professional part-time care for 2 children, ages 14 months and 6, 30 hours per week
Arranges daily activities, such as playgroups and classes, to support social development
Utilizes play, reading, singing, and movement to encourage physical and language development Focuses on building a relationship with each child and provides support during transitions
Prioritizes open communication with parents and provides daily updates with photos
Transports children to activities using own vehicle and public transport
NANNY
Bristol, UK // AUG 2022-SEPT 2023
Provided professional part-time care for one child, age 2, on average 24 hours per week
Implemented research based practices to support emotional, social, and physical development
Fostered independence by including them in cooking, household tasks, and decision making
Acted as a supportive leader with firm boundaries who accepted all emotions and perspectives
Supported language development with intentional narration, conversation, and daily reading
Prepared nutritious vegetarian meals tailored for their specific dietary requirements
Assisted parents with potty training, keeping consistent routines, and scheduling activities
NANNY
Bristol, UK // AUG 2022-SEPT 2023
Provided professional part-time care for 2 children, ages 4 and 6, on average 16 hours per week
Scheduled activities and playdates on a weekly basis tailored to children’s interests and abilities
Transported, supervised, and ensured children were ready for school, gymnastics, and swimming
Supported self-sufficiency by teaching bathing, getting dressed, basic chores, and cooking skills
Offered guidance with sibling conflict resolution, clear communication, and emotional regulation
Attended doctors appointments, administered medicine, and cared for children with chickenpox
NANNY
New York City, USA // SEPT 2015- JULY 2021
Provided professional care for 2 children, from infancy, 50 hours per week for nearly six years
Collaborated with parents to develop and implement sleeping, feeding, and activity schedules
Prioritized communication with parents by sending updates, photos, and videos in real-time daily
Created developmentally appropriate, research-based educational activities for each child
Provided empathetic support while maintaining firm boundaries and clear expectations
Supported children with big transitions: moving, a new sibling, starting school, and the pandemic
Assisted children with their remote learning and homework during the pandemic
Prepared healthy meals, washed children’s laundry, organized toys, and cleaned common areas
Ensured stocking of essential items such as nappies, food, toiletries, and household items
Adhered to parents’ guidelines for the children’s wellbeing and family privacy
NANNY
Lansing, Michigan USA // MAY 2015- AUG 2015
Provided summertime care for two children, ages 2 and 4
Overnight and 24 hour care for up to 7 days while parents were abroad for work
Transported children to and from school and activities using family’s vehicle
Planned, shopped for, and prepared healthy meals that introduced children to new foods
Supported children during their emotional distress from long periods of separation from parents
TEACHER
Lansing, Michigan USA // SEP 2014- JUNE 2015
Planned and taught lessons in social studies, math, science, and language arts
Developed differentiated lessons to support all student abilities
Utilized classroom management techniques and encouraged student participation
Evaluated student progress in reading and math and developed individualized support plans
My Qualifications
9 years of professional nanny experience
Certification in Pediatric First Aid
Bachelor's degree in elementary education
My Availability
I am available Mondays only, from 8am until 6pm.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 04/06/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Nannying from £16.00 per hour (gross)
My Documents
- Full CV (added 30/10/2023)
- International Driving Licence (added 17/08/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Course Certification (added 23/06/2022)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 08/06/2022)
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