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Dependable Professional Babysitter
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I am a highly experienced, cheerful, dependable, and nurturing caregiver. I hope that this description of who I am, both as a person and as a caregiver, will be an amazing description of someone that you would love to have working for your family!
I am seeking occasional babysitting jobs. I am currently employed by Starbucks. I have been married since 6/1/13. We don't have any children yet (unless you count our kitty), but we are planning on having one or two.
I have been loving and caring for children for more than 20 years. I have two brothers that I helped out with often (5 and 9 years younger than me), and I have been babysitting since age 11. I have had many babysitting jobs, six nanny jobs, worked as an Assistant Teacher for daycare, volunteered with children's ministry, developed and headed children's ministries, volunteered as a day camp counselor, volunteered as a Big Sister for a 12-year-old girl. I have done a lot of studies on child development, education, and psychology.
I am certified by the American Red Cross in First Aid and in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED. I adhere to the standards of the International Nanny Association and have passed their basic exam. I know the basic sign language that is necessary for babies and toddlers to communicate, and I can teach it to them. I love activities and play dates to help children learn, socialize, and have fun! Your kids will rarely be stuck in the house with me. I am also a huge advocate of babywearing!
I don't want to just be in a field of work simply providing a service. I want to be in the business of building and changing lives. My work means being a huge part of a child's life and helping with their development. It means that I have the potential to mean something to a child and to have a great effect on them. It means that I can look forward to greeting adorable kids on a regular basis who need love, acceptance, and guidance. It is more than a privilege to get to be such an integral part of childhood.
"Do what you love, and you will never work a day in your life."
PERSONALITY: The Giver - http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ.htm
PERSONALITY: Idealist Teacher - http://www.keirsey.com/4temps/teacher.asp
INFANT DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY IDEAS (0-12 Months)
Tummy Time, Air Walk, Bouncing, Conversations for Learning, Music, Reading, Blocks, Balls, Tickling, Peek-a-Boo, Rolling, Crawl Chasing, Sign Language, Basic Animal Sounds, Hats, Noodles, Water Play, Climbing, Drums (with Coffee Cans, Pots, Pans, Spoons), Unwrapping Boxes, Textures, Make Me Laugh
TODDLER DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY IDEAS (1-2 years)
Colors, Numbers, Colander and Pipe Cleaners, Coloring, Flashcards, Music, Reading, Dancing Ribbons, Simple Puzzles, Stacking, Advanced Animal Sounds/Actions, Pretend, Sand, Dyed Whipped Cream “Painting”, Fingerpainting, Balloons, Bubbles, Jumping Exercises, Learning Body Parts
PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY IDEAS (3-5 years)
Letters, Shapes, Patterns, Sight Words, Puzzles, Mazes, Connect The Dots, Pre-K Workbooks, Learning to Spell/Write Name, Reading, Music, Drawing, Baking, Gardening, Matching, Memory Games, I Spy, Hide and Seek, Tying Shoes, Counting Coins, Emotions, Safety, Nutrition, Basic Exercise, Inner Body Systems
ELEMENTARY DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY IDEAS (6-10 years)
Story Telling and/or Writing, Reading Independently, Basic Cooking, Advanced Chores, Advanced Exercise, Learning a Musical Instrument, Team Sports, Board Games, Card Games, Advanced Puzzles, Arts/Crafts of their choosing, Telling Time, Math, Science Experiments, Museums, Volunteer Work
DISCLAIMER: I will not care in any capacity for any families with parents who have not been properly vaccinated, as well as for children who are not being or have not been properly vaccinated. Vaccination requirements are polio, MMR, DPT, and hepatitis B, as well as either an immunity to or vaccination of varicella. I will also not babysit for any families who are known to have someone in their household be contagiously ill for less than 72 hours, nor will childcare be provided when these circumstances apply to the provider. Illnesses that apply to these rules are hand foot mouth disease, croup, respiratory infections, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, skin/staph infections, pinkeye, fever, strep throat, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe colds.
Training & Qualifications
CERTIFICATIONS:
First Aid
The American Red Cross
June 2012 – June 2016
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED
The American Red Cross
June 2012 – June 2016
https://classes.redcross.org/Saba/Web/Main/goto/FullCertificate?t=0VBCCI
SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
Childcare, Psychology, Early Childhood Development, Children’s Ministry, Integrity, Communication, Empathy, Developer, Input, Positivity, Hospitality, Organization
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Store To Door for Seniors
Grocery Shopping Volunteer
October 2015 - January 2016
This organization serves senior citizens across the seven-county metropolitan area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This organization welcomes anyone age 60 and older who cannot shop for and carry groceries. Seniors of all income levels can sign up for the service. Almost half of our clients have told us that Store To Door is their only reliable and consistent source of food. Nearly 90% of our current seniors live alone, and over half are age 80 and older.
DUTIES: Sign out and shop one or more individual customer grocery orders during each shift. Select each product according to brand, description and size, with attention to detail and accuracy. Serve as part of a team, partnering with fellow shoppers to double check accuracy of shopped items in each cart for each order, and assist in loading totes during checkout.
Alexandra House Emergency Shelter
Crisis Hotline Support & Shelter Volunteer
May 2014 – January 2016
This organization provides domestic and sexual violence services to women, men, youth and families. All services are free-of-charge and include 24-hour emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, support groups, youth intervention and prevention services, abuse in later life resources, community education and professional training, and more. We are located in the cities of Blaine and Anoka, but serve victims of domestic and sexual violence across the state of Minnesota.
DUTIES: Assist callers through the 24-hour crisis lines with support information and referrals. Work with shelter residents to meet daily needs. Complete intakes with new residents. Take referrals from law enforcement and hospitals.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Sister Volunteer
December 2012 - December 2013
This organization operates under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. BBBS makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children in communities across the country. BBBS develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Their vision is for all children to achieve success in life. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong, enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better.... Higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success.
DUTIES: Provide the benefits of a caring adult to a child by committing to be a reliable friend and trusted role model in their life. Have the opportunity to shape a child's future by empowering them to achieve. Develop a positive relationship that has a direct and lasting impact on the life of a youth.
Causes That I Care About
Animal Welfare
Children
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Environment
Health
Human Rights
Poverty Alleviation
Social Services
Organizations That I Support
Action Against Hunger
Compassion International
Doctors Without Borders
Feed My Starving Children
Hand of Hope
Human Rights Watch
Humane Society
Rainforest Alliance
RAINN
Samaritan’s Purse
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
EDUCATION:
University
Psychology & Criminal Justice, 14
2010 – 2011
Community College
General Credits & Performance Arts, 13-14
2001 – 2003
Activities and Societies: Choir, Drama, Theater, Christian Fellowship
High School
Diploma, General Education, 9-12
1998 – 2001
Activities and Societies: Chorus, IMEA Choir, Solo/Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Theater, Drama Club, Spanish Club, Students on Self-Respect, Future Educators of America
PAST FOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
Nanny
Two Girls (toddlers)
August 2016 - October 2016
Babysitter
Two Girls (elementary school age & toddler)
August 2015 - present
Babysitter
One Girl (toddler) and Two Twin Boys (preschoolers)
June 2015 - present
Occasional Caregiver
Church Nurseries
May 2015 - present
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
April 2015 - October 2015
Nanny
One Boy (toddler)
August 2014 - March 2015
Babysitter
Two Girls (kindergartner & toddler)
July 2014 – present
Early Childhood Church Coordinator
Infants and Toddlers
May 2014 – July 2014
Nanny
One Boy (preschooler) & Two Girls (toddlers)
September 2013 – August 2014
Children’s Worship Leader
Ages 4 – 10
September 2012 – May 2013
Babysitter
Three Boys (preschooler, toddler & infant)
August 2012 – present
Babysitter
Three Girls (elementary school age, preschooler, toddler)
January 2012 – July 2012
Availability & Preferences
M-TH evenings starting at 5:00
F&SA evenings starting at 3:00
