Hello There! My name is Yukiko. Originally from Japan and have studied and worked in England for about 15years.
I am a graduate of Fashion Photography from University in London. Qualified "Playworker" and "EFYS Educator " in the primary school (Afterschool/breakfast club/holiday scheme) for children aged between 3 to 12 in London for about 6 years.
I am also An Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certified Montessori teacher for children aged between 2.5 years old and 6 years old. Has been working as a Lead Teacher in international Montessori school in Tokyo area.
I am bilingual in English and Japanese. I was born and raised in Japan and moved to UK when I was aged 15 and have lived in London for about 15 years.
I like playing music, especially the Violin. I started to play violin when I was age 5, and I was accepted as music scholarship student in England, passinatedly play all through my high school life. at the moment, I compose music more than playing an instruments.
Sports is also one of my favorite things to do. I was a Kendo club captain in junior high school in japan and I have Sho-dan. swimming is another favorite sports.
Looking forwards to the new opportunity to take care of your children. Please feel free to contact me!
*I do not cook, nor prepare a meal for a child for the safety reasons, however I can help to heat up meals.
*I do accept looking after pets
*I do online lessons, including; Stroy telling, Phonics practice, Sing a dongs, Montessori influenced language lessons.
Yukiko is an open minded and an active person. She is bilingual in English and Japanese and has great experience working with children in Japan and abroad. She hopes to share her passion for music especially violin and drum as well as arts and crafts, martial arts and sports with the children in our community. If you are looking for an energetic sitter who can teach languages and music, she would be the perfect sitter for your family!