Martin S.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Washington, DC 20001
- 25 miles, will travel 5 mi
Meet Martin
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Looking for someone with the energy to keep up with getting homework done, making healthy snacks, and building Lego spaceships? How about hikes in the woods where I point out different types of birds, imaginative craft projects, and a game of Duck Duck Goose? Diaper changes or creative ways to make potty training an adventure? Hi, I'm Martin! With a degree from Carnegie Mellon (in fine art) and 14 years experience with children of all ages in educational and caregiving capacities, my creative and enthusiastic personality makes me a great childcare provider. I'm a full time professional painter and illustrator who finds working with kids to be inspiring and fun. I would love to help with your childcare needs. My empathetic personality allows me to foster an experience tailored to each child individually. I know that boundaries and discipline are necessary, and do so to promote values and helping kids Read more discover the world and their place in it. On a side note, I have a spotless driving record and an appreciation for singing the "Frozen" soundtrack. I also offer private or group art tutoring in drawing, painting, and other mediums. Ask about my special package rates. Whether your kids are in diapers or football uniforms, leotards or up to their elbows in art supplies I'm game and ready to help!
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$30/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Tourette Syndrome
- Assistance With Transportation
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting)
Graduated Carnegie Mellon University 2012
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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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