Meet Lucy: A nanny and babysitter in Elwood, VIC

Hi there :-) I’m an enthusiastic, experienced and reliable teacher on family leave, available for tutoring (in literacy and/or maths for support or extension work). I specialise in Foundation to Year 2 as well as school readiness (4 year old kinder) but have experience tutoring up to Year 5. I use an evidence-based structured literacy (phonics) approach and hands-on maths (linking concrete materials to abstract concepts). I pride myself on my ability to form positive relationships with children, getting to know how they learn, identifying gaps and misconceptions, and helping them achieve their next steps in learning. In my various work experiences - as a primary teacher (8 years experience teaching Prep, Year 1, 2 and 4) and previously as a swim teacher, nanny (5 years), babysitter (15 years) and private tutor (3 years) - children find me to be warm and approachable, and adults often observe that I am diligent and mature. As a teacher, I have all the relevant qualifications (level 2 first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis certificates, WWCC, police check, Covid vaccines etc.). I charge $100 per hour as a tutor or $80 for two children (one after the other). All learning activities are pre-prepared and tailored to your child’s needs. I'm also happy to communicate with their teacher about their goals. I’m available Monday-Saturday. I look forward to hearing from you! Lucy