Carena, maman de jour à Zürich 8008

I grew up in America and was able to gain in-depth experience as a caregiver for children of all ages. In October 2015 I moved to Switzerland permanently and from January 2016 I worked as an English assistant at the elementary school of the multilingual Swiss International School Wallisellen. In fall 2016, I was able to start my Swiss training as a care specialist for children and young adults with disabilities and special needs. Before, during and after my training, I worked for several families as a private childcare provider. In 2021 I started the internationally recognized AMI Montessori training for children from 3-6 years old and have until now extensive experience according to Montessori guidelines.

I am additionally a yoga teacher, swimming teacher, soccer teacher and figure skating teacher for children. I enjoy children, am motivated, in good physical condition and able to work under pressure. You can expect me to engage with the children entrusted to me with great sensitivity.
I currently live in Seefeld and have just returned from a trip around the world and am now looking for a private childcare position in the Seefeld area.

My latest work experience:
Children First International School, Seefeld Zurich
November 2022- March 2024
Specialist working in all groups from 3 months to 6 years old

Montessori Sonne Kindergarten Zurich
English specialist in the classroom

Appletree Prekindergarten Erlenbach
Responsibility for several groups of children, after-school care and support of the management

EPI Clinic
Supervision and care in a day care center

Montessori Kinderhaus Zürichberg
Assistant in the kindergarten classroom according to Montessori guidelines

Vivendra Dielsdorf
Deputy team leader in an adult residential group, as well as care and support

WKB Living for the physically disabled Basel
Intensive care, support and employment for people with severe physical and neurological disabilities

Daily private childcare/nanny
2016-2019
Private daily childcare for families from the Swiss International School in the Zurich and Basel area

Swiss International School English Assistant
Assistance in the classroom for the kindergarten and primary students of the bilingual school

Pioneer Day School, Ocean Beach California, USA 2015
Counselor for students with autism and cognitive disabilities

Camp Nuhop, Perrysville Ohio, USA 2014
Summer program counselor for children with learning difficulties