Kate B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Meet Kate
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks Italian and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Kate and I am nicknamed the "child whisperer" by many families, because of my calming presence, uncanny ability to connect with children at a deeper level, ease in putting them to sleep for bedtime, and my ability to keep kids active while creating wonderful, fun memories with them. I understand your child is an extension of your heart, but you can’t be with them 24/7. So, when you’re not with them, it brings a great deal of comfort knowing someone else will love them and care for them, as closely as possible, to your own skills and abilities. Though I don’t have children of my own, I have 69 children whom I have happily taught and/or cared for over the years. I specialize in early childhood care, and my love of children, and teaching through play, has helped me acquire over 15 years of babysitting and nanny Read more experience. This includes children from 2 months to 12 years old, both typically developing, as well as children with disabilities (such as Down syndrome, learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and cerebral palsy.) In addition to having an immense amount of hands-on experience, I also have the background knowledge necessary to properly care for and teach children. I graduated from Tufts University with my Bachelor of Arts in 2010 (with a Major in Child Development), and again with my Masters of Arts in Teaching in 2012. I am licensed to teach Early Childhood Pre-K-2, with and without special needs, in Massachusetts; and I have obtained a preliminary license in California upon moving to Sunnyvale from Boston, in the summer of 2015. I have taught first grade, second grade, Pre-K, and will teach transitional kindergarten this fall at Discovery Charter School 2. I hope to bring my skills and love of children to your family for occasional sitting jobs, once or twice a week/weekend. Thank you for your interest!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 02/21/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 02/20/2017
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 10/15/15
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, 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 10/15/15
Kristie N.
8/26/2015
Kate babysat my children occasionally for about 2 years before moving to CA. She was always on time and communicated exceptionally well both before and during the times she cared for my kids. She asked lots of questions to make sure she was well-prepared beforehand and sent me photos and videos of the things she did with them. Whenever I told my kids I had to get a babysitter for them, the first thing from their mouths was always an excited, "Can we have Kate?!?" She was the most expensive babysitter we used, but for kids that are THAT happy to be with someone else, she is well worth it! I highly recommend her and am happy to answer any questions you may have.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$50/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
BA in Child Development & Masters of Arts in Teaching Pre-K to 2
Graduated Tufts University 2012
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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