Meet Tessie Borac★ Top Yaya Pick

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Teresita “Tessie” Borac is an experienced nanny and classroom assistant with over a decade of experience supporting children’s development and learning in both home and school environments. Based in Dubai, Tessie has worked closely with families and educational institutions to provide attentive childcare, structured activities, and academic support. Nanny Experience: From October 2021 to August 2024, Tessie worked as a nanny for the Gore family in Dubai. In this role, she organized creative activities and educational games to engage children of different ages, prepared and fed meals (including bottle-feeding for babies), assisted with bathing and personal hygiene, scheduled nap times, and helped with homework. She also supported the development of positive behaviors, such as cooperation and respect, and handled transportation to school and extracurricular activities. Tessie maintained a clean and tidy play environment for the children, ensuring that all aspects of their care were managed with diligence and attention to detail. Classroom Assistant Experience: Tessie has extensive classroom assistant experience, working with nurseries in Dubai for nearly a decade. At Odessey Nursery (2016–2021), she supported teachers by preparing lesson plans, setting up materials, tracking attendance, and offering remedial learning for students needing extra help. Tessie was instrumental in ensuring classroom safety, overseeing students during activities, and maintaining open communication with parents about student progress. Before this, from 2012 to 2016, Tessie was a classroom assistant at Curious Mind Nursery. Her role included collaborating with lead teachers, assisting with lesson planning, providing one-on-one or group support to students, and helping maintain a structured and safe learning environment. Tessie describes herself as patient, empathetic, and well-organized. She is skilled in managing children’s schedules and engaging them in structured and age-appropriate activities that foster growth and development. Her ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and colleagues has made her a trusted caregiver and educator. Tessie pays close attention to children’s individual needs and preferences, ensuring that both their well-being and educational growth are prioritized. Additionally, she has basic computer skills and experience operating office equipment. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, Tessie is looking forward to continuing her role in nurturing and educating children, providing the structured and compassionate care that families value.