Denise M.

Education

Bloc Academcy,
Continuing Ed Certificate: UX Design/Development

State University of New York at New Paltz,
B.A. in Communication and Media
Minor in Creative Writing

Professional Childcare Experience

After-school Babysiter
New York City, New York, 09/18 - 06/19
Two girls, 8 and 12

Part-time Temp Babysitter
New York City, NY, 02/18 - 04/18
One girl, age 4

Full-time Family Manager
New York City, NY, 06/14 - 11/17
Girl, 13, boys, 8 and 12

Full-time Nanny
Brooklyn, NY, 10/13 - 06/14
Two boys, age 5 and 8 weeks

Full-time Nanny
Chicago, IL, 08/12 - 06/13
Girl, 5 and twin boys, age 3

Full-time Nanny
Chicago, IL, 06/11 - 08/12
Two girls, ages 4 and 18 months

Full-time Nanny Share With Another Family
Chicago, IL, 06/11 - 02/12
8 weeks

Weekend Nanny
Stone Ridge, NY, 07/06 - 06/09
Girl, 4, boy, 3 and newborn boy

Other Experience

Client Accounting Associate and Receptionist
Chicago, IL, 07/10 - 06/11

AmeriCorps. Volunteer/ High School Teacher
Austin, TX, 08/09 - 06/10

Design Associate
New Paltz, NY, 07/01 - 12/05

About me

As the oldest of four children, I have always been a natural, patient, and energetic caregiver. Working as a nanny throughout college was the perfect choice for me, providing flexibility. After graduation, I continued working with youth, volunteering with AmeriCorps., teaching an after-school college-access program for low-income, first-generation students. As an adult who overcame childhood adversity, youth outreach and education is a cause I feel personally connected to, and I am proud of this experience and my student’s continued success.

Now, having worked as a nanny and family manager for 13 years, I can honestly say it is the most fun, laughter-inducing, and rewarding profession. I get to make kids feel special every day, whether it is by helping them pursue their greatest strengths or learn something new. Over the years I have worked across all age groups, from newborns to teens, but I also focus on home organization, cooking, and driving.

When I am not working, I enjoy sewing, knitting, and working on my handmade toy business. The kids I care for love that I am a "Crafty Nanny!" After teaching one of the girls to sew by hand, she crafted a pocket-sized, heart-shaped pillow, or “lovey,” that her mother continues to carry in her purse every day. I also love scuba diving, and the children love to hear my stories of swimming alongside sharks and barracuda!


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 have so many goals that I hope to accomplish, including going to graduate school, writing a book, and opening my own fabric store that also offers sewing and textile classes.

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

I really enjoy arts and crafts and I am lucky that all the kids I work with do too! I really love when I can work on a project they haven't done before, such as modeling with clay or using a glue gun for the first time. They get really excited for new things and I'm always inspired by their imaginations.