[nobe-l] blind nanny in training

Thu Jul 23 16:00:46 UTC 2015

This is to Ashley (hope I spelled that correctly, there are so many
ways to spell your name--it's very pretty), and to anyone else who
wishes to know. Yes, you can be certified to be a professional nanny;
I didn't know either until I browsed around my community college's
website and saw the degree. It's an associates degree. I have looked
at the program and I suppose a sample schedule. They also give out the
salary one would make--somewhere around $29 and $42,000 a year. I may
not be quoting the price exactly but it is in the area amount. So far,
I see techniques for raising children, child psychology, working in
mathematics and reading with children, children's literature. Should
anyone wish to see this program I can attach a brochure and insert a
link in an email if you wish to see.

Kayla

P.S.: Yes, they have certified governesses, too. I was in blissful
shock to hear that. For anyone who has ever read Jane Eyre and/or seen
the movie adaptations or any Jane Austen, you and I know that
governess is an extremely outdated profession, but yes, people,
they've brought it back. Isn't it wonderful? I would adore being a
governess!:)

On 7/23/15, Ashley Bramlett via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Kayla,
>
> I do hope you can work with kids if that is  in your heart.
> I did not know about certification.
> What is that like and what do you do to become a
> certified professional nanny? My brother's wife was a nanny and she just did
>
> it out of college with no certification.
>
> I did not realize we had certs for nannies and governesses.
>
> If you complete the credentials for the CPN, let us know how it turns out!
>
> Ashley
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kayla James via nobe-l
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:39 AM
> To: Heather Field ; National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Cc: Kayla James
> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] blind nanny in training
>
> Thank you all for your advice. I'd love to work with children and
> young people. A secretary can't do that. I called one nanny agency in
> Chicago near me to see if they would discriminate against someone
> because of their disability.tion center in June so I  just left a
> rehabilitation center in June so I  just left a rehabilitation center
> in June so I can cook, clean house, do laundry, whatever my employer
> asks of me to do, except drive. And I guess she couldn't hear the
> blind part or just forgot in a matter of seconds because she said I
> could not work for them because I would need a driver's license. But I
> won't give up. I will still keep trying. I would like to be a
> certified professional nanny (CPN) and also be a certified
> professional governess (CPG). Thank you all for helping me. I know I
> say that a lot but I really do thank you.
>
> Kayla
>
>
>
> On 7/23/15, Heather Field via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello Kayla,
>> It appears that God has put a love for working with children in your
>> heart,
>>
>> so I suggest you follow your calling and where your giftings lie. It
>> doesn't
>>
>> sound like you'd enjoy being a secretary (now mostly functioning as
>> administrative assistants) very much if you love working with babies and
>> young children.
>> There are lots of opportunities to teach, especially as the numbers of
>> teachers of the blind are declining as teachers are retiring. Working for
>>
>> a
>>
>> childcare centre is another option. I know a lady who worked for a
>> childcare
>>
>> centre for years and she loved it and they were very happy with her work.
>> She now runs her own in-home childcare and is licensed by the state.
>> To do tutoring you will need lots of resources, such as reading books,
>> math
>>
>> manipulatives, games etc.   which you label in braille. You would also
>> need
>>
>> to know methods of teaching reading and mathematics to young children.
>> This
>>
>> information would be available through doing a bunch of research on the
>> many
>>
>> helpful homeschooling websites now on the internet as free resources.
>> Tutoring would be very possible.
>> Perhaps you could spend some time contacting and talking with folks who
>> are
>>
>> already working in the various professions you are considering.
>> Warmly,
>> Heather
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Kayla James via nobe-l
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 11:45 PM
>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>> Cc: Kayla James
>> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] blind nanny in training
>>
>> I will continue to pray. Yes, I do have backup plans everyone--if
>> Nannying does not work, teacher's aide, secretary, or whatever career
>> God see fit for me to have. Thank you.
>>
>> On 7/22/15, Danielle Ledet via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Nope just warning you to be careful. Sometimes advice that sounds nice
>>> and soft is really vicious and hard. Good luck.
>>>
>>> On 7/22/15, Kayla James via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> I do not mean to plan selfishly if it is I whom you're speaking of. I
>>>> am terribly sorry if I have. I just came here for advice, that's all.
>>>>
>>>> On 7/22/15, Danielle Ledet via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Well I hope it's god you're hearing because there are a whole lotta
>>>>> people who think they are god. And who are giving out advice and
>>>>> planning selfishly.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/22/15, Ashley Bramlett via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> Jewel,
>>>>>> I'm curious to know what job you pursued if you found a job after not
>>>>>> being
>>>>>>
>>>>>> hired as a nanny.
>>>>>> Why would they not hire you?
>>>>>> What is your education and was it related to childcare?
>>>>>> Being a nanny is a neat job I've heard. Too bad it did not work out
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, your message was cut off. Your last word is Its.
>>>>>> So I think you sent the message before writing your last sentence.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ashley
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Jewel via nobe-l
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 7:34 PM
>>>>>> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
>>>>>> Cc: Jewel
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [nobe-l] blind nanny in training
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was a nanny for three years before I became blind. I attempted to
>>>>>> remain
>>>>>> a
>>>>>>
>>>>>> nanny after I was blind, but no one would hire a blind nanny. I gave
>>>>>> up
>>>>>> after interviewing with five families.
>>>>>> I didn't have special training except for cpr, first aid, and sids.
>>>>>> Its
>>>>>> Jewel
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jul 21, 2015, at 5:56 PM, Kayla James via nobe-l
>>>>>>> <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If there are any blind nannies or blind governesses (teachers who
>>>>>>> teach in private homes) on this list, please help me. I have decided
>>>>>>> to go into private childcare by being a nanny or governess and I
>>>>>>> need
>>>>>>> help. Please contact me either on or off list to share experiences.
>>>>>>> Did any of you have guide dogs while working because I am planning
>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>> getting one while in school? Was it hard to find your first family
>>>>>>> that you worked for? Are you still in the same field of work or have
>>>>>>> you changed? Was it hard if you went to school for Nannying or
>>>>>>> governess training? Thank you for contacting.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Kayla
>>>>>>>
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