To whom it may concern,
I am a 20 year old part time art student, and I have been looking after children for nearly 4 years.
I have cared for children of varying ages from 6 months to 16 years old. I am mature, sensible, hard working, intelligent, caring, reliable, and energetic. I really enjoy working with children as I have found it to the most rewarding work I have ever undertaken, I want to provide positive and fun experiences for children, especially ones who find it difficult when their parents are away. I have a whole variety or rainy day and outside activities that I enjoy to participate in and involve children with, such as drawing, painting, baking, reading, making cubbies, walks in the park, picnics, ball games, dancing and singing. I am more than happy to help with homework, music practice etc.
I have also been responsible for house keeping duties, such as dishes, vacuuming, folding washes, and general tidiness. I also prepare and cook meals for kids, and have done so for children with lactose intolerance, kidney problems and a growing boy who is now a rookie in the Victorian cricket squad. I have no hesitations in undertaking a role that involves duties such as these.
I also know lots of Peter Coombe songs and dances to the wiggles, and my favorite books for children are Robert the Rose Horse, The Magic Faraway Tree, Are you my Mother and Each Peach Pear Plum.
I only study part time so I am available all day Monday, Thursday and Friday and Wednesday Afternoons, I would also be willing to undertake some night and weekend work if necessary.
I have a current working with children check, I am very pet friendly, I dont have a drivers license however I am very good at walking and am an expert in public transport.
Secondary Schooling
Completed VCE successfully in 2007
Thornbury High School
Subjects Included: Design, Photography, Psychology, English, History, and Literature.
Certificate of Life Drawing
Being completed
Melbourne School of Fashion
Drawing from Life Models, different techniques of drawing and painting
Certificate of Fashion Drawing
Being completed
Melbourne School of Fashion
Painting techniques, watercolor, gauche. Drawing techniques, like pastels, pencils, markers.
Basics of illustrating for the fashion industry.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2007
Café Assistant
Maize Café
High Street, Northcote
All rounder for busy cafe. Duties included:
Serving behind counter
Cleaning after shifts
Cash Handling
2006 - Current
House Keeping and Child Minding
Amanda Buckley, Northcote and Clifton Hill
Responsible for school age children (6 and 13, now 12 and 18) in parents absence.
Dropping off and picking up youngest child from school.
Helping with homework and music practice, for child with learning difficulties.
Responsible for cooking, cleaning, and all aspects of house keeping.
Overnight stays whilst parents were on business trips, including supervising bath/shower, dinner etc.
2007-2009
House Keeping and Child Minding
Melissa Mackey, Northcote
Responsible for twin girls, 4 years old now 8, and younger sister, 8 months now 5.
Planning activities to keep the three children happy and occupied during the day, reading drawing dress-ups etc
Supervising computer and television time
Preparing lunch and dinner
Caring for one of the children who has a medical problem, administering medicines.
Looking after a big bouncing dog as well as the three children.
2007-2008
House Keeping and Child Minding
Zoe Mathers, Thornbury
Responsible for three young children, 5 3 and 1.
Planning activities, drawing painting, making cubbies, trips to the park, reading books, cooking.
Supervising bed times, stories, and making sure the children are settled at an appropriate time.
Looking after a one year old when she woke in the night, soothing her so she could get back to sleep.
Responsible for breakfasts and lunches, preparing food, making sure children eat enough, cleaning up afterwards.
REFEREES:
Amanda Buckley
Media Relations
BHP Billiton
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Written Reference attached
Zoe Mathers
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Reference for Madeleine Scott
To Whom It May Concern
I have known Madeleine since she was a young child.
She has often looked after my children, Louis and Mai, and I have always found her to be reliable, intelligent and sensible.
Maddi had a regular job with us, picking Mai up after school, and minding her until I got home from work twice a week for more than a year.
She never took a day off, was always there on time, and supervised the homework and music practice without fail. She also did some light housework and prepared meals on many occasions. Maddi has lovely manners and a delightful manner with children and adults.
I can thoroughly recommend Maddi, the children are very fond of her, and still remain in touch.
Please contact me if I can discuss Maddis suitability for any nannying or babysitting duties,
Amanda Buckley
Jingili, N.T 0810
11/6/2010
To whomever it may concern,
Madeleine Scott was our babysitter from late 2007 into 2008. I would highly recommend her for any position in the area of child minding. Our three children loved her, she was always punctual and respectful, easy-going and good natured.
Our family moved to Darwin this year and we are still looking for a baby sitter of Madeleines caliber. If you require any other information, please contact me on **********