Jana M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Los Angeles, CA 90028
Meet Jana
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Some say I'm the kid whisperer. That makes me laugh and when I think about it I reflect on why being a caregiver comes so naturally to me. When I was a preschool teacher it was my mission to create a one on one relationship with each child and leverage that relationship to encourage learning in a safe fun environment. I flourished and absolutely loved seeing the kids progress through their individual goals and needs. I've helped children learn to express themselves with language instead of physical violence, helped children gain confidence where they had little and so much more. Of course I'm human and have struggles with kids as any other. At the end of the day kids appreciate that I talk to them instead of at them, that I find creative ways to join in the learning process with them and guide their learning so it's fun while Read more still challenging and then reward them for their success. I find out what their interested in and relate to them and just enjoy being. I'm honored to say out of much hesitation of my own and my hiring manager's persistence at Tricks Gymnastics I went from zero experience as a coach to the coach with the highest waiting list numbers 2 years running. From patience to compassion to fascination I learn so much about life through working with kids. I feel blessed and rewarded when I see a child grow. QUALIFICATIONS - My education is from Sacramento State University, California in Early Childhood Education EXPERIENCE - 4 years as a preschool teacher at San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento - 5 years experience as a gymnastics coach for kids ages 6 months - 10 yrs - Off an on nanny / babysitter for various families either met in my neighborhood or through coaching gymnastics CERTIFICATIONS - I am trained in CPR & safety with children however it has not been renewed this past year
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/04/2015
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$40/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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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)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Seizures
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
Attended California State University - Sacramento
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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