My Story
My name is Rafaella, I’m 29 years old, and I was born and raised in Nicosia, Cyprus. I have been a Nanny since 2019.
I am a certified nanny, Montessori Early Childhood Teacher, Infant Specialist and Speech & Language Pathologist.
Aa a Nanny, I have experience with twins, monolingual, bilingual and multilingual children of different ages, such as, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Over the years, i have collaborated with Elementary and Kindergarten teachers, other specialists, and parents.
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FAMILY AS A FOUNDATION
Everything I do today has its roots in the large, loving family I grew up in.
"Caring, connecting, and supporting others
—these are values I learned as a child."
I am very blessed to come from a large family. Growing up in a big, loving family, I learned from an early age the importance of care, connection, and supporting others. Being surrounded by my parents, four brothers, four sisters, and a large extended family filled my life with love, joy, and meaningful relationships that have shaped who I am today.
From a young age, I discovered my passion for working with children, especially supporting those with communication challenges. This passion led me to pursue a career that combines care, education, and therapy. Today, I am a certified Montessori Early Childhood Teacher (ages 3–6), a certified Nanny, and a Speech & Language Pathologist.
I am responsible, trustworthy, kind, patient, fun, and nurturing, and i enjoy cooking, hiking, traveling, playing the guitar, and spending quality time with my loved ones. I have over 10 years of driving experience and a clean criminal record. I am also fluent in both Greek and English.
Academical Path
2026
The Care Courses School, US
Certification Infants in Child Care
Basic baby care training covering feeding, vaccinations, hygiene, safety, physical, language, cognitive, and social–emotional development.
2026
Mini First Aid Classes, UK
Certification in Pediatric First Aid Training
Training in essential emergency response skills for infants and children, including basic life support and first aid procedures.
2023
North American Montessori Center, Canada
Montessori Early Childhood Diploma
Comprehensive training in child development and Montessori-based, child-centered educational practices on Preschool Ages (3-6yo).
2022
Global Edulink Academy, UK
Childcare & Nannying Certification
Training in childcare practices, child development, health and safety, and the provision of high-quality care and support for young children.
2021
European University of Cyprus
Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology
Advanced academic and clinical training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and communication disorders across different age groups.
2018
European University of Cyprus
Bachelor’s Degree in Speech-Language Therapy
Foundational academic and clinical training in speech, language, and communication development, as well as the assessment and intervention of related disorders across pediatric and adult populations.