Shakira T.

Education

Lehman College,
B.A. in Sociology and Early Childhood Education

Professional Childcare Experience

Babysitter
NY, 09/16, Present - Present
26 boys and girls, ranging from ages 2-12

Part-Time Babysitter
Bronx, NY, 01/14 - Present
Two boys, ages 7 and 6, One girl age 5.

Part-Time Babysitter
Bronx, NY, 07/14 - Present
Two girls, ages 5 and 1

Nanny
Newyork, NY, 04/17 - Present
One boy, 10 months

The Mackinnon Family - Live out
Tribeca, New York, , 10/19 - 03/20
3 months old upon hire

The Monness Family
Midtown, NY, , 04/18 - 12/19
3 months old upon hire

Summer Nanny
Lexington Avenue, NY, , 06/19 - 10/19
One girl, age 4

Babysitter
Lexington 59th street, NY, , 03/19 - 09/19
One girl, age 3

Babysitter
Upper East Side, NY, , 06/19 - 07/19
One boy, 10 months

Nanny Cover - Temp
Midtown, NY, , 06/19 - 06/19
One girl, 8 months

Nanny Temp
Hudson River Park, NY, , 01/19 - 04/19
One boy, 11 months

Courtney Crown
Midtown, NY, , 12/18 - 01/19
Two boys, ages 1 month and 1.5

Part-Time Babysitter
Bronx, NY, 09/15 - 07/16
One girl, age 6

Other Experience

Server
Bronx, NY, 12/16 - Present

Teacher - Kindergarten
Bronx, NY, , 04/19 - Present

Server, Cashier
Bronx, NY, 06/14 - 12/15

Register Complex Supervisor
New York, NY, 03/15 - 09/15

About me

As a young girl, I had always loved playing "house" independently or with my older sister, so it is clear to say caring for children has been a lifelong love for me. I genuinely love children and being able to connect with numerous families and be given their utmost trust is an honor.

As I was studying in college, I had the pleasure of connecting with various different families. I nannied both full-time and part-time working with children as young as one month old to children well into their teens. It truly has been such a treat. Upon graduating from college I went on to pursue a career in teaching. I have now been teaching kindergarten for two years. As a seasoned nanny and educator, I am able to see the developmental growth within children, whether it is in the classroom or through the children I care for in the many different stages of their lives. Aside from this, I like to explore the city and now travel as an adult. I love visiting new places and trying new things all while capturing it all through pictures and video content.

Throughout my professional career and time as a caregiver, I have always believed in the same philosophy. To aid in raising an authentic child who feels secure, autonomous, competent, and connected to the world around them is how nurturing you are alongside the security and confidence you instill. - “Magda Gerber” For as long as I remember, I have always been told how loving, helpful and hardworking I am. I can describe myself as being a very dependable, trustworthy, patient, caring, and nurturing person. I think it's important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling, and enriched environment. I enjoy incorporating arts and crafts to keep the kids entertained. Nurturing and educating those, I have had the pleasure of working for, will forever be something I am thankful to do as it has truly changed my life.


I have professional child care experience with...

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    Infants
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    Toddlers
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    Preschoolers
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    School-aged (K-5)
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    Preteen
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    Teenagers
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    Twins
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    Multiples

In 5 years, I hope to be...

I hope to continue to live a fulfilling life, trying new things and impacting more lives!

Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...

Reading, Phonemic awareness, math, arts and crafts, teaching manners, sharing, life skills, and being kind to others.