Cindy Appiah
Dubai
Summary
Creative, compassionate and highly dependable nanny who has more than 10 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 14 years old. Flexible caregiver who can handle unexpected changes in schedule or situations with ease, grace and confidence. Dedicated to helping to shape children into confident, intelligent and happy people who will carry those traits on into adulthood.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Nanny
Marvellous Grace International School
United Arab Emirate, Dubai
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Maintain a complete schedule for two children ages 3-10 and parents to coordinate play dates, sports practices, music recitals, parent-teacher conferences and other important meetings, as well as to ensure the family is all home for dinner together at least two nights per week.
- Assist the children with their homework, school projects, reading assignments and studying after school.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Nanny
Select Sitters
Umm Al Quwain City, United Arab Emirates
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Observed children during studying, extracurricular activities, playing and when getting ready for or getting out of bed to ensure there were no signs of illness or injury.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
- Performed light housekeeping and errand duties such as dusting, washing dishes and stopping at the post office.
Daycare Teacher
Marvellous Grace International School
Kumasi Ghana
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Designed, planned and hosted age-appropriate activities for 40 students that taught children about numbers, colors, letters and shapes.
- Provided children with safety knowledge that included holding an adult’s hand when crossing the street, how to say no to strangers and what to do in case of a fire.
- Met with parents and other daycare teachers on a regular basis to discuss children’s progress and create new programs to help them succeed in the daycare and beyond.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presbyterian High School
Ghana11.2013
Skills
- Childcare
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning and scheduling
- Behavior management techniques
- Household chores
- Multitasking
- Good decision making
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Cheerful and energetic
- Parent Interaction
- Approachable
Training
- Infant Care Training - (2015)
Profession Relevant Skills
- Skilled educator who uses creative and personalized methods and has experience in teaching and tutoring children in preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school.
- Excellent communication and comprehension skills that include verbal and written communication in English.
- Socially perceptive and able to determine whether children and adults alike are having a rough time or otherwise uncomfortable in a situation, even if they don’t verbally say so.
- Quality decision maker who can quickly weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the options available in a situation and make the choice that is best for the children.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Professional Nanny
Marvellous Grace International School
08.2019 - 11.2023
Nanny
Select Sitters
06.2015 - 04.2017
Daycare Teacher
Marvellous Grace International School
06.2012 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Presbyterian High School