About Me:
Who I am and my philosophies regarding children and childcare
“Whoever wants to understand much must play much.” -- Gottfried Benn
Greetings Families! My name is Aimee Jones. I am a single, 31 year old college graduate with a Masters in Childhood and Special Education and ten years of nanny experience, including as a live in nanny for the past five years. The families I have worked for have been impressed with the high quality childcare I provide and I have unyielding confidence in myself as a nanny and homemaker.
I am seeking a position that allows me to use my work and education experience in a private setting as a nanny in the New York City area. I am happiest when working with children within a loving family that I am compatible with. It is worthy to note that I finished graduate school with a 3.7 GPA and an induction into the National Honor Society for Education. In addition, I have exceptional references from the families I have worked with. Being a nanny is in my heart.
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” -- Diane Ackerman
Relating to children better than anyone is instinctive to me. I have never forgotten what it is like to be a child and retain some of the best child-like playful qualities. I love to learn and view life with boundless curiosity. However, despite seeing through a child’s eyes, I am also quite worldly. I have a great deal of life experience, having lived in many cities including Orlando, FL, Rochester, NY and New York City. I have seen my share of the globe, traveling all over our country as well as to Shanghai, China, London, England, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Montreal, Canada. I just returned from Alaska, and I hope to add many more places to my list, as traveling and experiencing other cultures is a passion of mine.
I am graced with a combination of a sense of wonderment, a healthy and consistent happiness, the ability to laugh at things and a taste for adventure. New experiences teach me about people and the world. This is what makes children enjoy being with me, what sets me apart from other nannies and why I would be a valuable asset to your family. I am intelligent, responsible, sensible, energetic and imaginative. In addition, I pride myself on offering patience, kindness, creativity, fun and a sense of playfulness to the children I care for. I bring a professional, competent and hard working ethic to the work I do, and most of all, trustworthiness. I was once described as someone you could leave in a roomful of diamonds for a day and never have to worry about missing one when I left.
“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.” -- Joseph Chilton Pearce.
I enjoy turning any city or countryside into a creative, educational and fun environment for children. I engage kids through the language that is natural to them, play, combined with the necessary structure that they innately need. Allowing a child’s imagination to flourish and grow is immensely important to their futures as great thinkers and innovators.
I am a wonderful combination of traditional and non-traditional. I was raised with the philosophy that family always comes first in life. I am also open-minded and an artist raised by creative parents. They were, and are, honest, decent, hard-working people who instilled good morals and values in me. Therefore I teach and model politeness, manners and have high expectations when it comes to children treating themselves and others with respect. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is the Golden Rule I was raised with and believe in. My parents used positive reinforcement and open dialogue as a form of discipline, and that is what I use. Through firsthand experience I have witnessed how these interventions are more effective than a punitive system.
I have written two children’s books that I am working on getting published; another dream of mine. I love to read to children and be read to by them. I am not a fan of television, unless it is something like PBS or the Discovery channel (or good movies), though I did grow up with Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry, so I hold a soft spot in my heart for old cartoons. I love to paint with watercolors, draw, and engage kids through the arts. Children enjoy the varied projects, creative ideas and experiments that I encourage.
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” -- Abraham Maslow
I am neat and organized and believe that there is freedom in organization and discipline. An independent, self-motivated starter who can recognize need for improvement, I accept and appreciate constructive criticism, but not disrespect or demeaning behavior from anyone.
I find a sense of peace in meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking. I am a healthy e
ater, prefer eating organic when I can afford it, and crave vegetables more than I do sweets; though I would never say no to dark chocolate (it’s full of antioxidants!) I am a simple, healthy cook, a fan of light housekeeping, multi-tasking, laundry and errand running, and love and do well with animals of all kinds.
I am detail oriented, and believe in open, honest communication. I also recognize the need for private family time. I have a valid NYS driver’s license. I currently use the family’s car whom I nanny for to grocery shop, run errands and transport the children. I am certified in infant and child CPR, but I have only encountered two emergencies in my ten years of childcare, through which I remained calm and level headed. I am naturally a good swimmer.
I have cared for a range of children, from newborn twins, a family of seven, to child
ren with emotional and learning disabilities. My families have been microbiologists, business owners, stay at home moms with working class husbands, a teacher and CEO of a not-for-profit organization. I have assisted in potty training, first steps, words, and foods, homework, reading difficulties, and peaceful conflict resolution between siblings and with friends.
I currently mentor for an 11 year old, inner city child with emotional disabilities who lives at poverty level. I am very close with her and her family and am proud of the relationship we have formed and of her major accomplishments and improvement since I began as her mentor. I have impeccable references. Please see their testimonies by clicking on "COMMENTS" below the final picture, as well as my resume by clicking on the provided link below.
Please contact me at my email address if you are interested in my services. I am looking for a full time, live-in position, and am available in mid December 2008. I look forward to all of the exciting possibilities to come!
Aimee
Examples of activities I engage in with kids: Learning about the world, our community, one another and ourselves through creative, educational play in a multitude of ways such as visiting museums of all kinds -- art, science, history, children’s, etc., making craft/art projects pertaining to outings together to reinforce what the children have observed and learned. We paint, draw, do arts and crafts, play games, make up our own games, see plays -- I haven’t written a play with kids yet, but it’s in my future plans. We try new things and foods that broaden our perspectives. We use our imaginations, build villages (life size or models) from cardboard boxes, write poems, write stories, experiment, cook, bake, learn entrepreneurial skills by advertising for and holding sales with lemonade, baked goods and crafts we’ve made. We visit friends and family, swim, hike, bike, run, climb, picnic, explore, go on nature walks, listen to music, dance, read quietly, read to each other, read to the cats and to stuffed animals. NYC has so much to offer that I am exhilarated by the idea of everything I can do and plan for you and your family.
What I am looking for in a family and nanny position:
I am looking for a full-time, live-in position with weekends off (some exceptions are understandable) with a family whose philosophies about childcare and family that are aligned with mine. When it comes to making decisions with your home and children, it is important that we are like-minded and compatible for the sake of running a smooth, well-organized, healthy environment. The salary needs to be highly competitive with health benefits.
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Click here to view my resume.
Who I am and my philosophies regarding children and childcare
“Whoever wants to understand much must play much.” -- Gottfried Benn
Greetings Families! My name is Aimee Jones. I am a single, 31 year old college graduate with a Masters in Childhood and Special Education and ten years of nanny experience, including as a live in nanny for the past five years. The families I have worked for have been impressed with the high quality childcare I provide and I have unyielding confidence in myself as a nanny and homemaker.
I am seeking a position that allows me to use my work and education experience in a private setting as a nanny in the New York City area. I am happiest when working with children within a loving family that I am compatible with. It is worthy to note that I finished graduate school with a 3.7 GPA and an induction into the National Honor Society for Education. In addition, I have exceptional references from the families I have worked with. Being a nanny is in my heart.
“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” -- Diane Ackerman
Relating to children better than anyone is instinctive to me. I have never forgotten what it is like to be a child and retain some of the best child-like playful qualities. I love to learn and view life with boundless curiosity. However, despite seeing through a child’s eyes, I am also quite worldly. I have a great deal of life experience, having lived in many cities including Orlando, FL, Rochester, NY and New York City. I have seen my share of the globe, traveling all over our country as well as to Shanghai, China, London, England, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Montreal, Canada. I just returned from Alaska, and I hope to add many more places to my list, as traveling and experiencing other cultures is a passion of mine.
I am graced with a combination of a sense of wonderment, a healthy and consistent happiness, the ability to laugh at things and a taste for adventure. New experiences teach me about people and the world. This is what makes children enjoy being with me, what sets me apart from other nannies and why I would be a valuable asset to your family. I am intelligent, responsible, sensible, energetic and imaginative. In addition, I pride myself on offering patience, kindness, creativity, fun and a sense of playfulness to the children I care for. I bring a professional, competent and hard working ethic to the work I do, and most of all, trustworthiness. I was once described as someone you could leave in a roomful of diamonds for a day and never have to worry about missing one when I left.
“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.” -- Joseph Chilton Pearce.
I enjoy turning any city or countryside into a creative, educational and fun environment for children. I engage kids through the language that is natural to them, play, combined with the necessary structure that they innately need. Allowing a child’s imagination to flourish and grow is immensely important to their futures as great thinkers and innovators.
I am a wonderful combination of traditional and non-traditional. I was raised with the philosophy that family always comes first in life. I am also open-minded and an artist raised by creative parents. They were, and are, honest, decent, hard-working people who instilled good morals and values in me. Therefore I teach and model politeness, manners and have high expectations when it comes to children treating themselves and others with respect. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is the Golden Rule I was raised with and believe in. My parents used positive reinforcement and open dialogue as a form of discipline, and that is what I use. Through firsthand experience I have witnessed how these interventions are more effective than a punitive system.
I have written two children’s books that I am working on getting published; another dream of mine. I love to read to children and be read to by them. I am not a fan of television, unless it is something like PBS or the Discovery channel (or good movies), though I did grow up with Bugs Bunny and Tom & Jerry, so I hold a soft spot in my heart for old cartoons. I love to paint with watercolors, draw, and engage kids through the arts. Children enjoy the varied projects, creative ideas and experiments that I encourage.
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” -- Abraham Maslow
I am neat and organized and believe that there is freedom in organization and discipline. An independent, self-motivated starter who can recognize need for improvement, I accept and appreciate constructive criticism, but not disrespect or demeaning behavior from anyone.
I find a sense of peace in meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking. I am a healthy e
ater, prefer eating organic when I can afford it, and crave vegetables more than I do sweets; though I would never say no to dark chocolate (it’s full of antioxidants!) I am a simple, healthy cook, a fan of light housekeeping, multi-tasking, laundry and errand running, and love and do well with animals of all kinds. I am detail oriented, and believe in open, honest communication. I also recognize the need for private family time. I have a valid NYS driver’s license. I currently use the family’s car whom I nanny for to grocery shop, run errands and transport the children. I am certified in infant and child CPR, but I have only encountered two emergencies in my ten years of childcare, through which I remained calm and level headed. I am naturally a good swimmer.
I have cared for a range of children, from newborn twins, a family of seven, to child
ren with emotional and learning disabilities. My families have been microbiologists, business owners, stay at home moms with working class husbands, a teacher and CEO of a not-for-profit organization. I have assisted in potty training, first steps, words, and foods, homework, reading difficulties, and peaceful conflict resolution between siblings and with friends.I currently mentor for an 11 year old, inner city child with emotional disabilities who lives at poverty level. I am very close with her and her family and am proud of the relationship we have formed and of her major accomplishments and improvement since I began as her mentor. I have impeccable references. Please see their testimonies by clicking on "COMMENTS" below the final picture, as well as my resume by clicking on the provided link below.
Please contact me at my email address if you are interested in my services. I am looking for a full time, live-in position, and am available in mid December 2008. I look forward to all of the exciting possibilities to come!
Aimee
Examples of activities I engage in with kids: Learning about the world, our community, one another and ourselves through creative, educational play in a multitude of ways such as visiting museums of all kinds -- art, science, history, children’s, etc., making craft/art projects pertaining to outings together to reinforce what the children have observed and learned. We paint, draw, do arts and crafts, play games, make up our own games, see plays -- I haven’t written a play with kids yet, but it’s in my future plans. We try new things and foods that broaden our perspectives. We use our imaginations, build villages (life size or models) from cardboard boxes, write poems, write stories, experiment, cook, bake, learn entrepreneurial skills by advertising for and holding sales with lemonade, baked goods and crafts we’ve made. We visit friends and family, swim, hike, bike, run, climb, picnic, explore, go on nature walks, listen to music, dance, read quietly, read to each other, read to the cats and to stuffed animals. NYC has so much to offer that I am exhilarated by the idea of everything I can do and plan for you and your family.
What I am looking for in a family and nanny position:
I am looking for a full-time, live-in position with weekends off (some exceptions are understandable) with a family whose philosophies about childcare and family that are aligned with mine. When it comes to making decisions with your home and children, it is important that we are like-minded and compatible for the sake of running a smooth, well-organized, healthy environment. The salary needs to be highly competitive with health benefits.
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.” --Ralph Waldo Emerson
Click here to view my resume.
10 comments:
Aimee B. Jones is more than a nanny to us (The Rapps, where Aimee has lived for 5 years), she is a member of our family! We are quite sorry to see her go, but she has been deeply committed to leaving Rochester, NY to become a nanny in the New York City area for several years now. This unwavering determination is admirable and we support her making the move that seems right for her at this time.
My husband, David, and I trust Aimee implicitly as a child care provider to our children, Shealyn (age 10) and Jesse (age 6), and as a productive member of our household. She actively contributes to our family life by planning meals, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning. She cares about the upkeep of the home we share. She strives to provide healthy, balanced meals. Wellness and fitness is very important to Aimee. Most importantly, she is passionate about providing the highest quality child care.
Honestly, our family went through numerous unsatisfactory child care situations before meeting Aimee. She gets an "A" for excellence as our nanny, which matches the grades she has gotten while going to school for her Bachelors and Master's degrees while she has lived here. We have never regretted the decision to create a space for her in our home and never had an ounce of doubt about her abilities caring for our children and home. She immediately "fit" our family.
Aimee is exceptionally responsible with our children and provides very creative, enriching experiences for them. She is filled with energy, enthusiasm and a natural ability to teach and engage kids. They adore her!
Aimee takes our children to museums, the zoo, local events, art galleries, the library and parks - they are always on the go. She ensures that they complete their homework and she helps them where they need it, including looking things up or doing research in books on online if necessary. They read every day and she teaches them with books, art materials, films and music.
They also cook, play outside, ride bikes, go to the playground, make things, do art and home improvement projects, open lemonade stands, play games, sing, write and laugh a lot! Aimee is naturally playful and kids enjoy her humor and lighthearted style. She encourages our kids into activities that keep them away from TV and video games.
The kids look forward to the time they spend with Aimee and she is committed to seeing them succeed as students and good, ethical individuals. She listens to them when they are struggling and provides guidance that meets with our approval. She also exposes our kids to issues that matter to us as parents, like how to treat others, protecting our environment, showing love, giving back to the community, citizenship, picking up litter and peacemaking.
Aimee models good choices to our kids, as she is a loving family member, a respectful person, a volunteer for our non-profit organization, ArtPeace, Inc., a mentor to a girl from the City of Rochester and a loyal friend. Aimee cares deeply about the community and the condition of our world. These qualities and her ability to be ever-positive, upbeat, vibrant and lively, are incredibly good influences on our children. She is the kind of person we would like our kids to be and balances the weaknesses in our parenting styles.
Aimee takes her position as a nanny very seriously and it goes beyond simply being a "job". As a master of education, it is comforting to know that a true, creative teacher is engaging your children every day. My husband, David, and I strongly recommend Aimee to any family who is looking for excellence in a nanny! Please feel free to call us at 585-482-1398 or 585-802-2293 to discuss this recommendation in more detail or with questions.
Aimee has been watching our now 2-year old daughter Devin on a regular basis since she was about 4 months old. As new parents, my husband and I were initially nervous about leaving our newborn with anyone but us. Very quickly, however, we found a confidence in Aimee that was unparelled. Our daughter established an immediate bond with her and it seemed that they went beyond the standard sitter-child relationship to really establishing a friendship. It wasn't uncommon for Devin to proclaim "Mama, Dada, Aimee".
We knew that when Devin was with Aimee we could relax and focus on whatever it was we were attending to outside of the home knowing that she was in very good hands.
We are thrilled to see Aimee pursuing this dream and wish her the best of luck, but will truely miss our very best sitter.
I have known Aimee for the past five years and consider her both a friend and a wonderful childcare provider. She has cared for my three children (Sophia, 9 and Ian and Noah, 6) on numerous occasions, and they adore her. My husband and I have always been completely comfortable when our children were in Aimee's care- even when our twin sons were toddlers and required constant vigilance! As a close friend of the Rapp family, I've also seen Shea and Jesse thrive under Aimee's care, and know they consider her to be family.
Aimee is energetic and playful, and children seem to gravitate toward her. She is committed to creating the highest quality experience for the children in her care. We are sorry to see her go, but wish her all the best.
I have known Aimee for almost 9 years. I have never met anyone who had such an intuitive connection with kids. Her laughter and enthusiasm for life are infectious, and she consistently brings the best out of them. My kids, now 13 and 15, always light up when she arrives and feel comfortable with her as they do few other adults.
As a family, many of our best memories can be attributed to her friendship and the energy she puts into her relationships. She has been a blessing to our family, and over the years I have observed her bless many others as well.
From "Mima" (Denise Bartalo), grandmother to the Rapp children, who Aimee cares for currently...
Aimee Jones is one of those rare people who instinctively know what children need and want. She has provided countless experiences for my grandchildren, such as trips to museums, libraries, playgrounds, movies, plays, science activities etc. which have enriched their early lives. She seems to have boundless energy when she is with children, and truly loves being with them, which, of course, they sense immediately. I am always amazed at how she is able get right on their level and join in their world of play and imagination. She will drink the "tea" at the play tea party, or wear the tiara and be the "princess" or "queen", and yet turn around and prepare dinner without missing a beat. She has touched my grandchildren's lives in so many ways. My 10 year old granddaughter considers her to be her best friend, as does her mother. Anyone who hires Aimee Jones to be their "Nanny" will be so fortunate. She is a treasure .
Denise Bartalo
Aimee Jones was our nanny for our twins that were born four weeks premature in October 2002. She was there the day I came home from the hospital, the babies were five days old and less than five pounds each!
I was a bit of a routine freak, Aimee graciously followed my crazy schedule, which we both realized was very beneficial in the end!
I never worried about leaving my precious bundles with Aimee if I needed to run errands or take a nap. This is something I thought I would have a very hard time with, especially since I am a control freak.
I hired Aimee through an agency, a gift from my mother to help my husband and I throught the first three months after the babies were born. We loved her so much that we actually kept her an extra month, something that was well worth the money!
Aimee is calm, sensitive, responsible, loves babies and children. She is nurturing, kind, happy and very pleasant to be around. She is honest and trustworthy.
Aimee clearly loves what she does..and does what she loves. She became in a very small amount of time, a part of our family. We send Christmas cards and on occasion have lunch together.
I would highly recommend Aimee Jones for a nanny position. The family that is is lucky enough to hire Aimee will find many blessings with Aimee. It was just easy with Aimee, people to this day, almost six years later say to me, "boy you really made it look easy!" Aimee helped to make that happen.
Aimee is a joy and I smile when I think of her. You will soon find Aimee is truly a part of the family.
I would be happy to provide further information regarding Aimee.
Please call at 585-381-1338.
Good Luck to you my dear Aimee Jones. I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Keep us posted:)
Our 3 year old daughter Lara has the best testimonial for her fabulous Aimee Nanny: “ I like her, she is fun, I lube her!” Aimee has been part of our family and our friend for two years and her positive energy and spirit are infectious to all of us. We were gifted her by a friend who was listening to me complain about not being able to find a nanny that was kind, nurturing, creative, funny and would talk with our child as a person. He said, try this woman, she will be perfect and has worked with all kinds of children, including special needs children, so she has a lot of patience and creative ideas to dispel frustration and foster individual thought and independence.
The rest is history. We liked her from the first interview and hired her on the spot especially after witnessing the first meeting with our daughter and how she mirrored many of the attributes we were trying to instill: patience, respect, love of self and others, being polite and considerate and making every day activities & chores fun and a teaching mechanism to reinforce individual thought and decision making.
We can confidently say that our daughter is a better human being for being touched by Aimee’s love. Her desire to be a nanny stems from her true love of children and helping them achieve their best. In a perfect world, a parent would like to be the constant guiding hand that governs our children’s well being. This is not possible all the time and now I know that it is also not the best solution. Another perspective can bring a light and focus to the teaching and growth of your child that you may not have considered or have the innate knowledge to perform.
Aimee is very respectful and compliant of a families wishes, be it: their eating habits, desire to tread lightly on the planet, keep a neat and organized home, limit TV time, read frequently, explore nature and respect living organisms, be creative with the usual art supplies, but add in the unusual and surprising and above all else, have fun and laugh. We are members of all the local museums and the zoo so that she has all the “vehicles” at her disposal to inspire and teach our daughter, although she can make a mound of dirt and a stick into a fun activity! I always love to ask what they did today, so I can see Lara get excited and tell me a tidbit of her day, like a snake that they found sleeping in the sun that woke up and scared them all.
We wish her the best and will miss her terribly but are happy to see her move onto the next chapter and regain her financial independence, experience more of the world and spread the joy and conviction she holds for herself and all her charges. She makes the world a better place, one child at a time.
Feel free to call for any further information. 585-461-9711.
Alan, Wendi & Lara Farkas
We were very fortunate to have discovered Aimee when she was the after-school counselor for our 8 and 11 year old daughters. For three Summers, the girls enjoyed what they view today as some of the most enjoyable times of their lives.
Our primary expectation for our new nanny was to provide our children with just what we as parents have wanted: education, fun, excitement, challenges, appreciation of the community and the world and a constant passion for discovery.
By the end of those three Summers,our children were fortunate enough to have experienced a multitude of museums, libraries, zoos, parks, lakes, even historical cemetaries.
Days spent at the house were adventurous for the girls. They were filled with arts and crafts, baking and game-playing. Each evening we were confident that the girls would have eventful stories for us such as the imaginary nautical trip they all took on the HMS Labrador with our family dog as first-mate. Television was NEVER part of the story.
Our photo albums are full of pictures from their adventures such as an impromptu performance at a local outdoor ampitheatre or a back yard Vaudeville themed photo shoot. They were never bored.
To this day, the girls as well as ourselves always look forward to Aimee's company. Her sense of humor is constant. Brooke is now 15 and lights up in conversation wit Aimee. Jordan is 18 and will be attending NYU this Fall with the fortunate circumstance of having Aimee in town.
We truly feel that Aimee did a wonderful job meeting our expectations in child care but more importantly she helped the girls to always be awake to their surroundings as well as to their imaginations. During those Summers, she truly helped us to help the girls maintain a healthy perspective on their own lives, most notably securing in them sound self-confidence.
We truly were lucky to have had Aimee there for us when we needed her. There is no doubt that she will give 100% to any child she is given the chance to help develop.
John and Diane Deane
585-334-4267
When my daughter was 3 weeks old my husband and I had a wedding to attend. I was (as all new moms are) apprehensive about leaving my brand new baby for even a few hours. There was only one person I trusted with the care of my newborn, Aimee Jones. She was the very first babysitter we had and six years and the addition of a little boy later she is still with us.
Aimee is intelligent, responsible, caring, creative, artistic, patient, and so much fun. We consider her part of the family. My kids even call her Aunt Aimee.
I cannot recommend Aimee enough. I am constantly amazed by how gifted she is in her ability to engage, educate, and entertain my children. I've never met anyone who loves taking care of children as much as she does. She has brought so much happiness to our family and will be greatly missed.
Namaste.
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