Sophia Kalesi
Larisa
Summary
Experienced nanny with a background in early childhood education and infant care. I create calm routines, support development through play, and maintain clear communication with parents. Also I encourage healthy habits by avoiding screen time, maintaining consistent routines, and providing nutritious meals. Flexible, travel-ready, and committed to children’s emotional well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Pauline
Knokke
07.2026 - Current
- Provide full-time childcare for a 6-month-old infant and a 3-year-old child in a private family setting
- Managed daily infant care, including feeding, preparing and cleaning bottles, introducing age-appropriate foods, diaper changes, bathing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene routines to ensure optimal development.
- Support the child’s bilingual development by introducing and reinforcing English through daily communication, play, stories, and interactive activities
- Organised outdoor activities, including beach visits, walks, and playground outings, to promote physical activity and socialisation among children.
- Nurtured trust and affection with children through consistent and caring interactions. with the children based on trust, patience, affection, and consistent care.
- Maintain children’s areas by organising toys, cleaning play spaces, washing baby items, and keeping childcare equipment hygienic.
Private Nanny
Private Family Home-Margarita Maouni
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided full-time care for a 7-month-old infant, ensuring all aspects of feeding, hygiene, sleep, and emotional comfort were consistently met
- Supported a 4-year-old child with playtime, meals, and transitions between daily activities.
- Established stable routine for infant, enhancing healthy sleep habits, physical development, and bonding through responsive care
- Promoted infant's development through daily age-appropriate play, tummy time, and sensory stimulation activities
- Adapted to the needs of a busy hotel-owning family by showing flexibility, independence, and initiative during high-demand periods
Live-In Nanny
Private Family Home-Bob Van Dijk
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Took full responsibility for the daily care of an infant from 1 to 22 months old, supporting all stages of early development in a high‑demand family setting
- Prepared nutritious, age‑appropriate meals using baby‑led weaning techniques and adjusted recipes for the baby's evolving dietary needs
- Maintained a consistent and well‑structured daily routine, including feeding, sleep schedule, hygiene, outdoor time, and developmental play
- Supported the child's language exposure in a multilingual environment and accompanied the family on international trips
- Took part in enriching activities at institutions such as Notting Hill Nursery School, where the child engaged in sensory play, music & movement, and early social interaction
Kindergarten Teacher
1st Kindergarten of Volos
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided daily care and creative learning experiences for children aged 4-6
- Taught children how to manage disagreements calmly and respectfully, using role play, storytelling, and reflection
- Applied elements of the Montessori method by encouraging autonomy, choice‑based learning, and responsibility within the classroom
- Helped children connect with nature through outdoor learning activities, gardening, observation of plants and insects, and collecting natural materials for art projects
Education
Certification - Sleep Practitioner Programme
London School Of Childcare Studies
LondonBachelor of Arts - Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
University Of Thessaly
VolosSkills
- Infant care experience
- Routine management
- Travel flexibility
- Sleep training support
Additional Information
Driving license : Yes
Certification
- First Aid Certification Training - 2024
Languages
- English
- Dutch
Timeline
Private Nanny
Pauline
07.2026 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Family Home-Margarita Maouni
05.2025 - 10.2025
Live-In Nanny
Private Family Home-Bob Van Dijk
07.2023 - 04.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
1st Kindergarten of Volos
03.2023 - 06.2023
Certification - Sleep Practitioner Programme
London School Of Childcare Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
University Of Thessaly