Jessica L.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Denver, CO 80209
Meet Jessica
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I have worked with children consistently for five years, either as a one-on-one tutor, reading specialist, after-school activities programmer, or most recently as a teacher. These children all have had very diverse backgrounds and experiences, and I love the challenge of learning about each young person individually and how I can help them mature and develop their inner strengths and passions as an additional caring adult in their lives. My specific experiences are as follows: 1. Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, Ermelo, South Africa January 2015- October 2015 -Taught English to 250 grade 9 students five days a week. -Fundraised, developed, and built a high school library, equipped with 3,000 books, four staff members, and eight student helpers. -Created an after-school English Club for forty students to practice English skill development in fun and creative ways. 2. Academic Enrichment Counselor, Legal Prep Academy, Chicago, IL August 2013-December 2014 -Managed after-school programs Read more such as debate, school newspaper, student government, and mock trial. -Created an after-school mentorship program to support 30 high school juniors in college, career, and personal development. -Hired and supervised two parent outreach workers to ensure parent and community involvement in the school. 3. Family Programmer, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado May 2013- September 2013 -Lead outdoor education activities for ages 4-12 such as archery, ecology, and aquatic exploration. -Lead family adventure activities such as night hikes and orientations to promote family bonding. -Assisted guests at the front desk of the programs building. 4. Undergraduate Writing Consultant, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities September 2012- May 2013 -Conducted one-to-one tutoring sessions with international and domestic students in all subjects and areas of writing. -Assisted students with academic writing, resumes, cover letters, and personal statements. -Counselled fifteen nonnative English speaking (NNES) freshmen in a College English Transition (CET) writing course. 5. Classroom Assistant, AmeriCorps, Minneapolis, MN June 2010‐August 2010 -Tutored 20 struggling Spanish‐speaking elementary students in reading and writing. -Supervised activities and daily field trips for Project for Pride in Living’s summer youth program. -Implemented an after-school literacy program for K‐3 elementary students
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 02/13/2016
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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, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 2/13/16
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 2/13/16
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$13-$20/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Delayed Speech
- Dyslexia
- Mental Illness
- Bathing
Education
Anthropology
Graduated University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 2013
References
- Former Employer 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