Meagan C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Meet Meagan
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Meagan Castro, currently residing in Benicia, CA looking for a positive nature loving family in need for a dedicated, experienced nanny. I recently relocated from New England, and was working as a Therapeutic Mentor and Therapeutic Support Working for In Home Therapy, at a non-profit organization full-time. I hold over 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults of various ages, background, and demographics. The work experience I possess are various child care services including; therapeutic mentoring, instructing swim lessons, tutoring, au pair work in Switzerland, substitute teaching in inclusive Kindergarten classrooms, babysitting, volunteering, Special Olympics swim coach, lifeguarding, afterschool child care in the educational setting, summer camp counselor experience, and instructing children’s movement based fitness classes. I received my college education from Bridgewater State University, located in Bridgewater, MA in May of 2013 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with a minor Read more in Sociology. I also studied at the college of Lorenzo de Medici, in Florence, Italy spring of 2012; there I completed coursework in the Italian culture and society, gained exposure to the Italian language in the classroom and social setting, as well as, volunteer work in an elementary school classroom setting. I also had the privilege to gain psychology based research experience, gaining knowledge and presenting work focused on body image. In high school I received vocational education in Culinary Arts and received OSHA and Serve Safe certifications for safe food handling. I am passionate about working with children in various capacities; personally I possess an optimistic demeanor and nature loving sense of personal enjoyment. I believe in strength based teaching approach, while creating a safe and positive environment for children’s development. My professional trainings in CPR7First Aid, Water Safety Instructor certification, ARC Trauma training, Crisis Prevention, and other mental health trainings have continued to increase my professional experience as a competent childcare taker of children of versatile needs.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/05/2016
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/4/15
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/4/15
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$55/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Graduated Bridgewater State College 2013
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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