[nobe-l] blind nanny in training

Thu Jul 23 20:21:45 UTC 2015

Yes, a nanny is, sort of, basically, a paid substitute mother so that
the mom can go to work or whatever because she does not have time for
giving her children her full attention. And yes, a governess is
basically a woman tutor who homeschools the children.

On 7/23/15, J Acheson via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Question: is the difference between a nanny and a governess that a nanny is
> basically a surrogate parent and a governess is a private tutor.
>
> My mother-in-law was a nanny for children age birth through 3. She sometimes
> told stories that showed how she not only took care of the children but also
> helped the parents bond and learn to care for their own children.
>
> My cousin was a nanny for a well-to-do family with three children. She had
> to have a chauffeurs license and be able to drive the family car as they did
> not want their children in her car LOL. It was like working for royalty. In
> addition to the usual many responsibilities, she had to monitor the
> children's behavior at family social events and be prepared to escort them
> off the scene.  She scheduled their private lessons such as dance and music
> and was responsible for not only taking them to these events but monitoring
> their progress as well.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 23, 2015, at 8:39 AM, Kayla James via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 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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