Professional Experience & Education

Professional Experience

February - March 2026

UHNW Private Family

Cairo - Egypt

Governess

December 2025 - January 2026

UHNW Households (Various)

Travel Governess Positions

Worldwide

Private Governess | British Curriculum Tutor

Delivered personalised educational support for two children (ages 6 and 8) attending a British international school.
Planned and implemented engaging, age-appropriate learning activities aligned with the British National Curriculum.
Supported daily academic development through homework guidance, exam preparation, and targeted tutoring.
Monitored academic progress and maintained regular communication with teachers and the school to ensure consistency between home and classroom learning.
Developed structured study routines, promoting strong organisational skills, time management, and independent learning habits.
Managed school communications, schedules, and diaries to ensure smooth coordination of academic and extracurricular commitments.
Fostered positive behaviour, social skills, and good manners through consistent guidance and role modelling.
Created a structured yet nurturing home learning environment that encouraged curiosity and confidence.
Worked collaboratively with household staff, including a rota nanny, to ensure seamless daily routines and child wellbeing.
Accompanied the family during school holidays and travel periods, maintaining educational continuity and structured routines.

New York – Children aged 2 and 4

Provided full travel nanny support for an international trip to New York, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for both children and principals.
Created visual timetables and personalised routines to support transitions, reduce anxiety, and promote independence during travel and holiday periods.
Engaged the children with age-appropriate entertainment, activities, and emotional support during long-haul flights. Assisted with packing, organisation, and logistics, ensuring all essentials were prepared for travel, daily outings, and bedtime routines.
Supported principals throughout the trip, offering flexible, high-quality childcare across varied schedules.

Tenerife - 10-Day 24-Hour Cover – 3 Children (aged 3 and twins of 4)

Delivered round-the-clock care for three young children, maintaining structure, stability, and a nurturing environment throughout the assignment.
Managed morning and bedtime routines, coordinated activities, and supported healthy development through consistent boundaries and engaging play.
Oversaw all typical nursery duties, including child-friendly cooking, laundry, wardrobe maintenance, and room organisation.
Ensured safety and supervision during holidays in Tenerife, including time spent in the pool and outdoor activities
. Key Strengths & Successes Highly adaptable in fast-paced environments, maintaining calm and professionalism under pressure.
Skilled at creating supportive routines tailored to children’s developmental stages.
Trusted by principals for discretion, reliability, and exceptional standard of care.
Strong background in travel logistics, childcare organisation, and maintaining a positive, enriching environment for children on holiday.

Delivered bespoke summer tuition for two boys (ages 8 and 10) in core British curriculum subjects
Created a tailored learning programme combining structured academics with local cultural enrichment
Managed daily routines, proxy parenting duties, and etiquette reinforcement
Fostered self-confidence, discipline, and a love of learning in a relaxed yet high-standard environment

Led the Mathematics and Music departments, with both areas praised in 2023 OFSTED report
Mentored junior teachers and managed safeguarding across the school
Directed school productions, choirs, and assemblies, embedding creativity into daily learning
Known for outstanding lesson delivery, curriculum innovation, and holistic pastoral care

Provided full-time proxy parenting, overnight care, and travel support during school holidays
Designed structured routines with emphasis on behaviour and ettiquette.
Organised extracurricular timetables, museum outings, and cultural activities
Supported household teams and managed children's diaries with utmost discretion and professionalism
Developed bespoke learning plans for children in complex family schedules and high-travel lifestyles
Successfully prepared students for 7+, 11+, SATs, and entrance to top UK independent schools