Cécile B

I am a French, degree-educated Nanny/Governess with 15 years of experience supporting children aged three to sixteen years old within private households and educational environments across the UK, France, Switzerland and Italy. I have extensive experience working for HNW and UHNW families in demanding 24-hour rota, daily and live-in positions, including sole charge, shared care and significant proxy-parenting responsibility. I am education-focused, proactive and highly organised, and I enjoy taking responsibility for every aspect of a child's day-to-day life.

Alongside providing a warm and nurturing environment, I support children academically, reinforce school learning, identify areas requiring additional attention and liaise closely with schools, tutors and coaches. My background as a Teaching Assistant and Tutor has given me additional experience supporting children with SEN and learning difficulties, while my French background allows me to introduce children naturally to both the French language and culture. I am comfortable working within fully staffed households and demanding family schedules and have extensive experience travelling, proxy parenting and adapting quickly when plans change.

I take a practical, hands-on approach and am happy to manage everything from education, school communication and extracurricular schedules to packing, travel, appointments and children's belongings. I am creative by nature and particularly enjoy incorporating art, culture, reading, cooking and educational outings into children's lives. I am now looking for a long-term position with a family where I can bring my experience, initiative and strong work ethic to the role and make a genuine contribution to the children's education and confidence.

Temporary Rota Nanny at HNW French/Lebanese Family (2026-02 – 2026-05)

• Temporary 24-hour live-in rotational position with sole charge of a 13-month-old boy.
• Provided French tuition to his siblings, aged six and nine.

Nanny/Governess at UHNW Ukrainian/Russian Family (2024-05 – 2025-09)

• Initially employed as a rotational, live-out Nanny/Governess before transitioning to a six-day-per-week Daily Nanny/Governess position.
• Sole charge of one girl, aged six when the position commenced and eight when it concluded.
• Worked a highly flexible schedule, including seven-day weeks while travelling with the family.
• Separate accommodation provided.
• Responsible for the child's education, routines, activities and wider development, including liaison with schools, tutors and coaches.

Home Carer & Property Manager at Private Family (2021-04 – 2023-08)

• Managed family-owned rental properties alongside providing care and practical support to a family member following significant back surgery.

Rota Live-in Nanny at UHNW Russian Family (2016-09 – 2021-02)

• Over four years in a 24-hour, two-weeks-on/two-weeks-off rotational position.
• Sole charge and extensive proxy-parenting responsibility for two girls, aged four and five when the position commenced.
• Worked a highly flexible schedule, with rotations occasionally extending from two weeks to several months.
• Supported the children academically and emotionally, managed routines and activities and worked alongside a fully staffed household.

Live-in Nanny at American-Italian Family (2014-11 – 2015-12)

• Live-in position providing sole and shared care of a five-year-old boy.
• Extensive proxy-parenting responsibility.
• Worked Tuesday to Saturday, approximately 43 hours per week.

Live-in Nanny at British Family (2011-02 – 2012-07)

• Returned to a family I had previously worked for as an Au Pair.
• Provided sole and shared care of their six-year-old son, Monday to Friday.
• Also volunteered at the French Club at Haberdashers' Agincourt School during this period.

Live-in Nanny at British-American Single-Parent Family (2010-07 – 2011-01)

• Sole charge of two girls aged nine and eleven.
• Highly flexible position involving extensive proxy parenting across Italy and the UK.

Au Pair at British Family (2008-09 – 2009-07)

• Sole and shared care of a three-year-old boy.
• Worked Monday to Friday before later returning to the same family as their Live-in Nanny.

Teaching Assistant & Tutor at Education Nationale (2004-09 – 2008-07)

• Four years supporting pupils aged 10–16 within a French school.
• Provided classroom support across the curriculum, including additional assistance for children with SEN.
• Tutored individuals and small groups, including children with dyslexia and attention difficulties.
• Supported French, English, Mathematics, History and Geography, alongside homework, projects and examination preparation.
• Encouraged independent learning through organisational and study skills.

After-School Nanny at Private French Family (2002-10 – 2003-06)

• Sole charge of two girls aged five and eleven during school term time.

BA in History of Art and Archaeology – Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour