Hassna ZAHIDI
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated Mentor focused on empowering children through emotional and educational support. Expertise in fostering self-love, self-esteem, and motivation in a safe learning environment. Committed to teaching essential life principles such as kindness, responsibility, and self-discipline, enabling children to thrive and develop independence. Proven ability to nurture creativity and initiative, equipping children with tools for lifelong happiness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Interpreter & Translator
Harry Potter Tour
London, UK
09.2017 - 05.2025
- Acting as an Interpreter and translator for French speaking families visiting London including children and teenagers aged from 5 to 15 years old on Harry Potter Tours.
- Served as cultural consultant, bridging language gaps effectively.
- Promoted cultural understanding through professional tour guide interpretations.
FRENCH TUTOR & PA
UHNWI
London, UK
09.2014 - 05.2025
- Delivered engaging French lessons to two boys aged 10 and 12 years.
- Enhanced expression and pronunciation through reading, theatre, singing, and interactive methods.
- Facilitated discussions on current affairs using selected articles from French newspapers.
- Incorporated enjoyable activities into lessons to increase interest in the subject matter.
- Boosted pupils' confidence in speaking French through regular conversation practice.
- Provided tailored one-on-one tutoring sessions addressing specific learning needs.
- Implemented extra-curricular programmes, museum visits, and library activities to enrich understanding of French history.
- Monitored student difficulties to offer additional coaching and support.
FRENCH NANNY
UHNWI
London & Mougins, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Encouraged children's creativity through imaginative play leading to development of self-expression.
- Prepared healthy & nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
- Enhanced communication skills with regular reading and storytelling sessions.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious meals to specific dietary requirements.
- Accompanied family on holidays as a trusted caregiver, providing continuous care for the children.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
- Arranged playdates and outings for older children.
- Read stories and lead activities to help children build foundational learning skills.
French Nanny
UHNWI
London & Cannes, UK & France
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Supervised one seven-year-old boy and one three-year-old girl during holiday in Europe.
- Prepared breakfast daily to ensure nutritious start.
- Organised activities and maintained a holiday diary for structured engagement.
- Assisted with homework, fostering learning through support.
- Encouraged creativity through reading and various art and craft projects.
- Facilitated visits to museums and theatres to enhance cultural exposure.
- Managed laundry tasks, ensuring cleanliness and organisation of belongings.
- Coordinated packing and unpacking for seamless travel experience.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment for children by adhering to hygiene standards and safety procedures.
French Nanny
UHNWI
Notting Hill, UK
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised and engaged two-year-old boy, ensuring safety during activities.
- Organised social diary, coordinating nursery pickups and birthday parties efficiently.
- Prepared nutritious meals and encouraged healthy eating habits.
- Administered bath time routine, maintaining cleanliness and comfort.
- Facilitated creative activities, including singing, drawing, and storytelling.
- Took child to park for recreational activities, promoting physical development.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene and dressing independently.
- Comforted children during stressful events ensuring emotional well-being.
- Organised creative arts and crafts projects for development of fine motor skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from day activities to nighttime routines, ensuring restful sleep.
- Implemented bedtime routine effectively resulting in peaceful nights.
- Encouraged outdoor play regularly to promote physical activity and health.
- Prepared nutritious meals, promoting healthy eating habits amongst children.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure consistent child-rearing practices.
- Coordinated play dates and outings to foster socialisation skills in children.
- Created fun learning games resulting in an engaging learning environment.
- Nurtured children's love for learning by incorporating educational activities into daily routines.
- Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things through play.
Personal Assistant & Office Manager
Liongate Capital Management
London, UK
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Fostered effective relationships through liaison with clients and stakeholders.
- Ensured seamless business travel arrangements for senior management.
- Maintained document confidentiality and secured sensitive information handling.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance office efficiency.
- Worked closely with HR department for recruitment activities, streamlined hiring process.
- Handled purchasing tasks for office supplies, optimised resource utilisation.
- Assisted in project management, contributed to successful completion of crucial projects.
- Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
- Took minutes during meetings with accuracy and precision, facilitated follow-up actions efficiently.
- Coordinated company events that strengthened employee morale and engagement.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Scheduled appointments and conference calls coordinated seamlessly across different time zones.
- Provided personal assistance to CEO whilst travelling overseas on business trips.
- Operated multi-line phone systems, handling high volume of calls daily.
- Liaised with IT department to rectify technical issues promptly.
- Resolved employee conflicts with tactful mediation strategies.
- Answered high-volume daily telephone and email enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
- Greeted and directed incoming visitors and clients to reduce wait times and increase satisfaction.
- Scheduled meeting spaces and catering for board meetings, client consultations and contract negotiations.
Nanny & French Tutor
Kensington
11.2007 - 06.2009
- Full time
- 2 boys, 5 and 3 years old
- School drop & pick up, playing, taking them to their activities, reading stories, singing, drawing, playing football, going to the museum or local exhibitions, painting, cooking, giving them a bath.
Nanny & French Tutor
Kensington
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Part time (once/week). Girl 5 years old
- Taking her to the park, library, museums, swimming pool, organising play dates, collective & stimulating games and other entertainment.
- Duties: School pick up, school help (especially speech, reading & writing), arts & crafts, playing, going.
Nanny
Clapham Junction
04.2007 - 06.2007
- Part time (3 days/week). 16 months old girl and 4 years old girl
- Going to the park, playing, swimming, reading fairy tales, school pick up, organising play dates, singing, drawing, painting, cooking, give bath.
- Reason for leaving: Temporary contract.
Week-end & Holiday Nanny
UHNWI
Lezoux, France
08.1999 - 12.2000
- Live-in Part time (24/7 week-end cover) & full time during school term
- Girl 6 and Boy 8 years old
- My responsibility was mostly to take the children to their activities (piano classes, swimming, horse riding), help with their homework, playing scrabble, going to the park or museums, reading, doing some arts and crafts, singing, cooking and help them in their development.
- Reason for leaving: Relocation.
Education
Children Psychology Certificate - Raising Happy Kids
International Open Academy
London, United Kingdom 01/2021 - 04/2021
Martial Art certificate - Shaolin Martial Arts Training
KUNYU MOUNTAIN KUNF FU SCHOOL
Yantai, CHINA 04/2016 - 07/2016
House Management Course - Hospitality
Greycoat & Lumley
London, United KingdomTechnical degree - Hotel & Tourism Business
University of Grenoble
Foreign Languages & Literature diploma -
INALCO, La Sorbonne University
Paris /1998 - 06/1999
Baccalaureat - (French High School Diploma)
Skills
- Excellent listening
- Fluency in multiple languages
- Rapid decision-making
- Native French speaker
Certification
- Driving licence
- Paediatric First Aid
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Arabic (basic)
Elementary
Berber
Elementary
Custom
- Travelling
- Reading
- Art & craft
- Cooking
- Music
- Yoga
- Dance (ballet, street-jazz, flamenco)
- Swimming (excellent swimmer)
- Diving
- Horse riding
- Martial arts (Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong)
Timeline
FRENCH NANNY
UHNWI
04.2023 - 12.2024
Interpreter & Translator
Harry Potter Tour
09.2017 - 05.2025
French Nanny
UHNWI
04.2017 - 09.2017
French Nanny
UHNWI
11.2016 - 03.2017
FRENCH TUTOR & PA
UHNWI
09.2014 - 05.2025
Personal Assistant & Office Manager
Liongate Capital Management
05.2009 - 09.2015
Nanny & French Tutor
11.2007 - 06.2009
Nanny & French Tutor
09.2007 - 06.2008
Nanny
04.2007 - 06.2007
Week-end & Holiday Nanny
UHNWI
08.1999 - 12.2000
Technical degree - Hotel & Tourism Business
University of Grenoble
Baccalaureat - (French High School Diploma)
Children Psychology Certificate - Raising Happy Kids
International Open Academy
01/2021 - 04/2021
Martial Art certificate - Shaolin Martial Arts Training
KUNYU MOUNTAIN KUNF FU SCHOOL
04/2016 - 07/2016
House Management Course - Hospitality
Greycoat & Lumley
Foreign Languages & Literature diploma -
INALCO, La Sorbonne University
/1998 - 06/1999