Live-In Nanny with Renate Graf Family Private Family Residence — Emmertsgrund, Heidelberg BW, Germany July 1st 2007 – October 31st 2010 • Provided full-time care for two children (twins, aged 3 till they were 6) • Planned daily educational & recreational activities including reading, crafts & outdoor play • Prepared healthy meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs • Assisted with morning routines, school drop-off/pick-up and bedtime routines • Maintain children's living areas, laundry, and toy organisation • Supported early literacy and counting skills through games and structured play • Communicated daily updates to parents regarding activities, behaviour and development Live-Out Nanny / Babysitter with Eamon McCormick Family Private Family Residence — Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom January 2011 – February 2013 • Cared for an infant and occasionally a 4-year-old sibling • Managed feeding schedules, diaper changes naps, and developmental play • Assisted parents with evening routines and bedtime • Performed light household tasks incl. bottle cleaning, toy sanitation and children's laundry • Built strong trust with the family, leading to regular weekly childcare shifts Live-In Nanny – Special Needs Childcare – with Family P. Hendron Private Family Residence — Ballymartin, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom April 1st 2013 – December 31st 2015 • Provided full-time care for twins, 7-year-old, one of them diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder • Maintained consistent daily routines using visual schedules to support transitions and reduce anxiety • Planned sensory-friendly activities including arts, music, outdoor play and structured educational games • Supported emotional regulation using calm-down techniques and positive reinforcement strategies • Assisted with morning routines, school preparation & after-school decompression activities. • Prepared meals according to sensory and dietary preferences • Collaborated with parents and therapists to reinforce developmental goals at home. • Tracked behavioural patterns and daily milestones for parental updates Live-Out Nanny / Developmental Support Caregiver – with Liam Binks Family Private Family Residence — Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom February 1st 2016 – November 30th 2018 • Provided after-school care for two children, including a 5-year-old with mild developmental delays • Assisted with homework, speech practice exercises and structured play activities • Implemented calm and predictable routines to support behaviour and transitions • Prepared snacks and maintained children’s play areas and bedrooms • Built strong relationships with children through patience, empathy and positive engagement Live-In Nanny – ADHD Support for the Child of Sean Ruari (Widower) Private Family Residence — Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom May 1st 2019 – September 30th 2023 • Provided full-time care for a 6-year-old child diagnosed with ADHD • Developed structured daily routines to support organisation and reduce distractions • Assisted with homework and school projects using focus-building strategies and short task intervals • Planned engaging physical and creative activities to channel energy positively • Implemented reward systems and positive reinforcement to encourage responsibility and task completion • Prepared balanced meals and snacks to support consistent energy levels • Assisted with morning routines, school preparation and evening wind-down routines • Maintained regular communication with father (public bus-driver) regarding behaviour, progress and daily activities