Hannah P. Babysitter in Austin, TX 78747. Looking for work as a babysitter or mother's helper.

Hi!  So, here's a little about me. 

I am currently in graduate school for school counseling and specialize in child and adolescent development.  I have also worked at The Settlement Home for Children for the past 3 years.  This is a treatment center for kids who have been abused/neglected and have emotional or behavioral disorders (yes, it takes a lot of patience :).  Before working there I interned for the Girl's Empowerment Network of Austin and co-developed a summer camp for teenage girls fostering self-esteem and leadership skills.  During college I nannied for a little boy from a couple months after he was born until he was a little over 2 years old so I have plenty of experience with infants.  Also, in high school I babysat for several families multiple times a week who had children between the ages of 3 and 12.   Some activities I enjoy doing with kids are reading, walking (especially if there is a dog involved :), going to the playground, crafts, and make-believe.  In my free time I love to read (both fiction and non-fiction), spend time with my 4 year-old nephew, Liam and my dog, Siena.

A little about my views on child development:

-I think playing is an essential way for kids to express themselves.  

-I think praise and positive reinforcement is a much more effective form of discipline than punsihment (not that all punishment is bad).

-I love to come up with creative activities from which kids can learn but also have fun. 

Are we a match?

I will be continuing to work at The Settlement Home through the summer but will be available on weekends and all weeknights after 4:30pm.  In mid-August I would like to find something more consistent if possible and will be available every day except Monday after 2:30pm and Tuesday after 5pm as I will be in class.  If you want to know more or want to schedule a time to meet me please message me.

Thanks!

Hannah Platt