Meet Valarie Joseph

Snapshot

Valarie is a Kenyan nanny and shadow teacher with several years of experience supporting children in Dubai, including specialist experience caring for a child with special educational needs (SEN). Most recently she worked as an SEN nanny for a French family, providing one-on-one support, daily routines, calm-down strategies, and outdoor play. She also has a background as a learning support assistant in Dubai schools across British and American curricula. She describes herself as caring, gentle yet firm when needed, patient, and adaptable, and is pet-friendly. Experience 2023–2026 – French family, Dubai, UAE: SEN nanny offering one-on-one support for a child with special needs, daily routines, school-bag prep, and light home duties. 2021–2022 – Newlands School, Dubai, UAE: Shadow teacher / learning support assistant for SEN students. 2020–2021 – Ignite School, Dubai, UAE: Shadow teacher / learning support assistant supporting students with learning difficulties. In her own words She describes herself as caring, gentle yet firm when needed, patient, reliable, and pet-friendly, valued by families for building trusting relationships with children and parents.