Janaya
Hi, I’m Janaya, I am about to begin my 7th year in Education. I currently teach grade 3 at a private school in Brisbane. Even though I have spent the last two years in grade 3, I have worked across all primary grade levels. I am passionate about supporting children to engage inquisitively with the world and become thoughtful, reflective and creative young people. I have my bachelor’s degree in Arts and Primary Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Alongside my teaching career, I have always babysat for families as I find joy in being able to support parents in taking time for themselves and being able to trust that their children are in good care. My core professional values are inclusivity, respect, and integrity. I am proficient in creating innovative and engaging learning and play experiences that focus on the individual needs of each child I work with. I am a bubbly and vivacious person who loves spending her days out in the sunshine, whether this is at the beach, going for a walk, or enjoying a nice cup of coffee while reading a book. I try to find joy in the simple things but also love the thrill of new adventures. I am very creative, and I love finding ways to express my creativity and sharing this process with the children I work with. You can trust that when your children are in my care, they will be laughing, looking for adventure and creating joy. I look forward to meeting your family.
Kristy
Hi! My name is Kristy! I am a 23-year-old dance teacher who loves kids! For the last few years, I have been working full time and have had 3-4 years’ experience with children from the ages of 3months all the way up to 8-10yrs. I worked with a group of kids in a dancing program in 2017. At the moment I am a nanny couple times a week for a local family, 4yrs and 8yrs old. I love to be active by going to the gym, dancing, spending time at the beach and being close to nature. #Looking forward to meeting your family x
Matisse
Hi. I’m Matisse, a dance teacher who is studying Forensic Psychology. I am from Cairns but am currently living in Brisbane at Emmanuel College. I am studying Psychology and Justice and hope to be a forensic psychologist when I graduate. I was a student teacher at my dance school so I have been working with kids since I was a kid. I love working with children and I feel that I can provide the peace of mind needed when leaving your little ones. I am hard working, passionate and energetic and I strive to ensure that I am setting the best example when around children, and adults for that matter. I love crafts, dancing and reading and love to share those experiences with little ones. I look forward to meeting your family!! Matisse xx
Victoria
Hello! I’m Victoria but you can call me Tori. I am a pediatric emergency nurse and soon to be a nurse practitioner. I have over 15 years of experience looking after children. I am qualified from premmie infants to teens and specialise in complex medical needs and disabilities. Qualified in asthma, anaphylaxis, seizure management, complex feeding needs (NG, Mickey, PEG) and diabetes management. Able to work with children requiring the use of different communication devices. I look forward to meeting your family.
Alma
Hi. I’m Alma. I am 24 years old who has worked with children for the last 8 years. I am 24-year-old Swedish student who has been passionately working with children for the last 8 years. I am fluent in Swedish, English and understand German, Danish and Norwegian. I am doing a bachelor’s in business at the Southern Cross University in my second year. My experiences and roles I have undertaken have been: Au pair, swim instructor, physio assistance and as a disability support worker, having experience with cerebral palsy, non-verbal communication & low vision. I love working with kids, brings me such joy to work alongside them and help them with their goals, it is a rewarding role and I’ve learned to handle stressful situation and maintain a positive and caring persona. Looking forward to meeting you and the family 😊
Heather
Hi, My name is Heather. I have worked in the early education industry for a number of years, caring for and educating infants and children from 6 weeks to school age. I’m currently enjoying working in the best of both worlds, long daycare and as a professional nanny. I really enjoy the mix that both job roles give me and I believe it’s a great balance for me personally and professionally. I hold a diploma in children’s services and over 20 years of experience in the industry. In my younger years, I spend two years overseas gaining employment with several different families as an Au Pair/ Nanny During my personal time, I’m involved heavily at my local gym doing a range of fitness classes with my training partner and husband. I’m a mother of one amazing yet complex teenage daughter and a household of pets! I look forward to working with you and your children in the future.
Simara
Hi, I’m Simara. I am a 30-year-old experienced childminder and babysitter, with a very friendly and outgoing attitude. I am working and studying part-time and have over 5+ years of experience caring for children of all ages in England, Switzerland and Australia. I can help children with homework, school collections and light assistance around the house. I have access to a reliable vehicle and am a responsible driver. When babysitting, I love to play games with the kids and be very creative. I enjoy seeing what they make and their approach to the activity. In the past, children have described me as ‘so much fun’ and ‘such a cool babysitter, which I find very encouraging and endearing. I am an Australian citizen and have been triple Covid vaccinated. Looking forward to meeting you and your family.
Sheila
Hi, I’m Sheila. I’m a 36 year old mummy and nurse. I’m a 36-year-old mummy from the Philippines. I’m a registered nurse from my home country with more than 10 years of working experience in pediatrics. I’m also a proud mum to a beautiful baby boy named Liam. I’m currently an international student here at Tafe, Southbank campus. Being a mum myself I know how worried we are when we have to leave our precious babies to other people but rest assured that your precious little ones are very safe and will have loads of fun under my care. Looking forward to meeting your family. The experience I can bring to your family is the diversity I have worked with a very wide diverse number of children and have found ways to adapt activities for the individual, so everyone is included. I can also bring many different fun activities for all ages from both educational and physical backgrounds. I look forward to meeting your family.
Kath
Hi. I’m Kath. I’m 44 years old from Wavell Heights, Brisbane. I am a mum to 4 children, ranging in age from 7 years to 14 years. I am a stay-at-home mum and I enjoy going out to the shops, going to the gym, cooking, and learning Japanese at home. I love being a mum and being around children. I have a lot of patience and empathy and always looking for ways to show my children how to be good people and teach them how to have empathy and understanding for other people. I’m from a big family and I try to build positive relationships with my family members. I will take very good care of your children and show them kindness and love. My aim is to have a happy home where we all respect each other and are kind to each other. I love connecting with children and having fun and just hanging out with them. I look forward to meeting your family.
Sue
Hi, I’m Sue. I have been working with children for over 25 years. I have had the privilege to of worked with all age groups and have enjoyed nurturing each child’s milestone and journey. I am a proud mum of 4 grown up children and 5 grandchildren who I absolutely adore. I have a Diploma in Childrens Services and have worked at my current center for 15 years as a group leader. During this time, I have built beautiful and meaningful relationships with the children and their families. I believe that all children come first, and that each individual should be valued, respected and listened to. I strive to build a fun, loving and safe environment. I look forward to meeting your family.
