Jennifer Tamayo:  HIRED

Jennifer Tamayo is a diminutive, sweet-natured nanny who always seems to be wearing a smile.  

Jennifer majored in Home Economics in university and has been professionally trained in subjects like nutrition, creative arts, home management, cooking, baking and sewing.  She enjoys cooking and her specialties are Chinese and Filipino food, salads and pasta.  She can follow any type of recipe.

Jennifer has been with her current employer in Hong Kong for four years and has looked after the family's two boys since they were newborns.  She laughed when we asked her how to care for babies and it is obvious she has the entire routine down pat.  From sterilizing bottles to weaning babies to solids - Jennifer thrives in a busy household and has an obvious love for children.

We were impressed when we asked how she would manage a child with a severe food allergy and her immediate, passionate response was she would read ALL food labels from start to finish.  

Before moving to Hong Kong Jennifer worked as a teacher at the Vincenpe Elementary School in the Philippines.  She taught grades one and two between August 2002 and August 2003.  Subjects included Math, English, Tagalog (the local language) and Science & Technology.

We contacted the school to ask about Jennifer's performance.  Noimie Tamayo (a distant relative) helped train Jennifer and describes her as being a wonderful teacher.  "She is great at teaching.  She was obedient and bright.  Very intelligent.  But she left because she wanted to travel to other countries."

Jennifer says she enjoys teaching and would happily tutor the children under her care in Canada.

Jennifer also worked as a nanny before she finished her university training. We interviewed her former employer on March 3, 2008.  Rose Marie Jauier describes Jennifer as the best nanny she has ever had.  "I was working in an office and she looked after my baby boy.  She was so honest and affectionate.  I have not been able to find another nanny who compares to her."

Both Noimie and Rose Marie are willing to accept calls from Canadian employers.

Jennifer says she has always been a home body. Her favourite activities outside of work are reading educational books and cross-stitching.