Aurora McNally
NYC and Northern NJ Nanny and Sitter
Email: aurora@auroramcnally.com
Currently available weekends and evenings
Open to full-time positions starting mid-August
About Me
I'm a dedicated and compassionate nanny and sitter with more than ten years of professional childcare experience. I have a long track record of providing children of all ages with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I'm proficient in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities.
I excel at creating supportive, enriching environments for children to grow and learn. I have over a decade of experience working with children from two weeks old to 15 years old. I enjoy supporting the developmental needs of children and fostering a loving and educational atmosphere. My goal is to help children thrive.
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Experience
Nanny - C Family - Maplewood, NJ | July 2020 - December 2025 | 25-30 hours/week, year-round
- Cared for three children between ages of two and seven years when hired.
- Partnered with parents to develop and implement strategies for one neurodivergent child, adapting activities to different personalities and learning styles.
- Prepared meals, snacks, and baked goods for children; maintained tidy play areas.
- Engaged in interactive play and encouraged cooperative play with each other.
- Provided attentive care with homework and activities.
- Transported children home from preschool and elementary school reliably.
- Developed multiple Roblox games alongside the children to help teach computer programming.
- Reason Position Ended: Relocating to Brooklyn; family requires local nanny due to commute distance. Departing on excellent terms with excellent reference.
Nanny - L Family - Teaneck, NJ | January 2015 - March 2020 | 30-35 hours/week, year-round
- Cared for three children between ages of two weeks and nine years when hired, including one with developmental disabilities.
- Supervised children engaged in physical and social activities with peers.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to effectively manage challenging behaviors in one child with developmental disabilities.
- Transported children to and supervised outings at children's museums, parks, playgrounds, library, and tutoring appointments.
- Engaged with children individually to build positive relationships.
- Became experienced in feeding and caring for children in a Kosher household; maintained tidy play areas.
- Reason Position Ended: Parted ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Maintained a strong relationship; references available.
Education
- New Jersey Institute of Technology, Computer Science - Newark, NJ | Attended 2012-2014
- Ramapo High School - Franklin Lakes, NJ | Graduated 2012
Skills and Miscellanea
- Experience with Special Needs - Experienced with neurodivergent children and developmental disabilities across multiple families, including tailoring approaches to individual needs and collaborating with parents on effective strategies.
- American Sign Language
- Took classes in American Sign Language for several years.
- Integrated Baby Signing into activities with children under age two.
- Used ASL with a teenager who exhibited non-verbal symptoms during anxiety and panic attacks.
- American Red Cross First Aid Certification - Completed Red Cross Certification for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED (last renewed Dec 2025).
- Vaccinated and Vaccination-Positive - Vaccinated against standard immunizations, including Covid-19, Tdap, chickenpox, and MMR (most recently updated 2026). Vaccine documentation available upon request.
- Happy Traveler - Extensive personal travel experience, comfortable working in all travel conditions. US citizen with passport, ready to travel.
- Safe Driver - licensed driver with clean driving record and a safe vehicle. Former Lyft driver with 1,000+ rides and perfect 5-star rating.
Volunteering & Community Involvement
President - Paramus PFLAG - Paramus, NJ | 2018 - Present
- Lead and manage a local monthly support group for LGBT+ youth and their families, in person and on Zoom.
- Provide a safe space for members to share stories, learn about LGBT+ identity, and collaborate on advice, resources, and community.
- Assess and respond to members' needs by providing individualized counseling, advocacy, and referrals to outside services and resources.
Camp Counselor - Harbor Camps - New Hampshire | Summer 2017 and 2018
- Developed stimulating and age-appropriate arts and crafts activities for children between seven and 15 years.
- Cultivated positive relationships with campers by interacting during athletic and creative activities.
Dodgeball Team Captain - Sandlot Sports - New York, New York | 2021 - 2025
- Dodgeball Team Captain for five seasons.
- Helped create a friendly and welcoming environment for players new to non-professional dodgeball league.
- Organized team-building activities and events on and off the field for players throughout the tri-state area.
- Won "Spirit of Sandlot" award three times for outgoing and friendly attitude.