Heather W.

Meet Heather

• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Caring for children is something that has always come naturally to me. The kids in my life whether they are family, friends or kiddos I've cared for have always been excited to see me and spend time with me. I have been a preschool teacher who was alone for most of eight hours a day with 10 3-year-olds and loved it. During this time I developed amazing patience as well as the ability to have trusting relationships with the kids providing them with structure and boundaries. I clearly communicate with children making my expectations of how I would like them to behave clear. I let kids make their own choices and take responsibility for their actions. I love reading to and with children of all ages and have several favorite books that I love to share. I am a crafty and creative person and can come up with all kinds Read more of fun projects and activities to do with kids of all ages from making homemade play dough to working with potters clay where we glaze and fire. I sing with kids that like to sing. As a girl I took ballet for many years. I also participated in drama and choir. I am pretty good at throwing a ball and being athletic too! I am a people person and have experience in good communication with parents. Working together with parents to create continuity for the children is important to me. With individual families I get the opportunity I didn't have in a classroom to focus on the quality of time and attention I am able to give the kids. Lastly, I am a mom. I know how difficult it can be to work and care for a family. I know the things that can be done to make things easier on the parents and help to them to have more time with the family. I clean as I go and leave homes usually as clean or cleaner than I find them. I have no problem doing things like folding laundry, doing dishes or even organizing cupboards and draws. Outings are fun and I like getting out of the house and getting lots of fresh air and exercise with kids. I even have rubber boots for stomping in puddles! I am at my very best when I am working with children and I have really enjoyed my experiences as nanny.

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Experience