Amanda R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 5 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Los Angeles, CA 90032
Meet Amanda
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Amanda and I am an East Coast transplant currently living in Los Angeles. I have extensive experience working with Children who have Severe Emotional Disorders and Behavioral needs. I was previously a Child Care Counselor at a Group Home for foster children, and I am currently preparing to apply for Graduate school in 2019. I am hoping to enter into a Masters of Social Work program. In addition to my experience working with SED children, I have also spent some time volunteering with physically disabled children in Haiti. Throughout college I also worked part time as a nanny for two different families. My preferred age range is 2-13 years old. Amanda Clare Ruge ruge.amanda@gmail.com (914) 414-2070 Education: The Evergreen State College, class of 2015 BA in Humanities and International Studies Rye High School, class of 2010 Work Experience: Hillsides Home for Children, Child Care Counselor and Behavioral Read more Specialist, 2016-present The Reformed Church of Bronxville, Administrative Secretary/Personal Assistant 2015 San Andres Iglesia Episcopal Youth Program, tutor 2015 Camp Jacob's Color Link Initiative Volunteer for Haiti, Special Needs Camp Counselor/Fundraiser, Summer 2014 and Summer 2015 Home Child Care Provider, for ages 2 to 9, 2013-2015 Al-Amana Interfaith Education Center Muscat, Intern 2013 World Student Christian Federation, Intern summer 2012 San Andres Iglesia Episcopal, summer camp counselor 2011- 2014 Stetson Real Estate, Secretary 2008-2009 Travel Experience Haiti/Port-Au Prance- Working for one month in 2014 and in 2015 France/Rennes/Paris/Lyon- Educational, studied language/art/philosophy, 4 months 2014 UAE/Abu Dhabi- Leisure/practicing language skills, 2010 Language Skills Arabic- Functional in Modern Standard Arabic. French- Conversational. Spanish- Limited, yet good comprehension. Other Information: Skills in: Behavioral Analysis Crisis Intervention Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling Working with children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Severe Emotional Disorders Early Childhood Education Writing Formatting Interacting with people Linguistic abilities Organization Conflict resolution
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/19/2018
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/19/2018
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/31/18
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/31/18
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$16-$35/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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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
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Humanities
Graduated The Evergreen State College 2015
References
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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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