Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Zena Totzke

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

I have worked for the same family of 4 children for 9 years while also helping other families part time. I have many years of experience with young children from the ages of newborn to 11 years old. Over the past 9 years while nannying for my primary family I have nannied for a family of 2 children twice and a family of 3, while also volunteering at a Montessori. I am also currently taking my early childcare certification and already obtain my assistant certification and will be continuing my studies to receive the early childcare diploma.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Nanny

01.2016 - 01.2025
  • Working as a full-time nanny caring for 4 children, ages ranging from newborn to 11
  • Managing household duties such as cleaning, simple meals, laundry and overall organization of the household
  • Taking the children to school, sports activities and drop-in classes, art class, library, swimming, gymnastics, and more
  • Taking extended work trips with the family
  • Staying with the children overnight while the parents had work trips overseas

Volunteer Work

Little Mountain Montessori
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Helping and assisting the teachers with everyday tasks
  • Assisting and helping the children with their work and play
  • Observation and learning of the Montessori learning techniques
  • Guiding children with class work and art activities
  • Learning the key responsibilities of a well-organized classroom curriculum

Education

Early Childhood Educator Assistance Certification -

Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute

Responsible Adult Coarse -

YMCA

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Highly organized
  • Time management and multi-tasking
  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable
  • Creative
  • Caring and compassionate

Accomplishments

  • Learning the many roles of managing a household
  • Caring and understanding young children’s needs and personalities
  • Fostering a positive learning environment
  • Positive and open-ended communication skills
  • Building a strong relationship with the children and the families

Hobbies and Interests

  • Marathon running
  • Family and friends
  • Photography

Timeline

Volunteer Work

Little Mountain Montessori
01.2023 - 01.2024

Full Time Nanny

01.2016 - 01.2025

Responsible Adult Coarse -

YMCA

Early Childhood Educator Assistance Certification -

Pacific Rim Early Childhood Institute
Zena Totzke