Marlena W.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 7 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hamden, CT 06518
- 25 miles, will travel 30 mi
Meet Marlena
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
My name is Marlena Wikander and I am a senior at Quinnipiac University, Studying history and education. I have been watching kids since I was 14 -years- old, beginning with being a mother's helper for a 3-year-old. From there I babysat ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. Most recently I cared for three boys ages 2, 5, and 7. I had been watching them since the middle boy was 2- years- old. I enjoy playing and making up games with them as well as playing outside. My most recent employment was with Hamden Youth Services as a pre-school and afte- school teacher. The pre-school ages were 3 and 4 and was from 8:45 a.m. until 245 p.m. During this time we would teach basic skills, such as colors, numbers, days of the week, songs and how to write their name. We also fed them lunch and snack. Read more They would play outside and inside as well. Around 3-3:15 the school age kids would come in, their ages ranging from 5 to 12. They would be there from their time of arrival until 530. Homework would be done there after snack, and them from their they were free to play games, socialize with friends or participate in art projects. I enjoy working with all age groups, and find great joy in taking and active part in children's lives. I am a very outgoing and friendly person. I do not mind getting down and dirty outside or being inside doing arts and crafts. I understand the importance of development in children due to my education training and would want to help them learn and grow as well as have fun.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/04/2014
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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
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$10-$15/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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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+)
Education
History and Education
Currently attending Quinnipiac University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- English
- Social studies