Katie M.

Meet Katie

• Speaks German
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Hi! I graduated from Drake University with a BS in psychology and I also have an associates degree in criminal justice. I currently live in Vernon Hills with my 1 year old daughter and our two dogs. I LOVE to cook healthy and colorful meals. I am CPR certified, and have experience with autism and special needs. I am currently looking for occasional or weekend work, but have some flexibility to fill in for last minute needs during the week. I have been a childcare provider since I was 18, when I “nannied” my way through UIC and Drake, starting in Chicago watching twin toddler girls for almost 2 years from the time they were 16 months-3 years. They truly became a part of my family! I then nannied for over two years after transferring to Iowa for a family with two children. Over the last 6.5 years, I have spent Read more my time between two wonderful families (over 6 years with one family, and 4 years with the other). However, both families will no longer need my assistance as frequently during the summer as the kids have gotten older and will be attending camp full-time. I have been fully vaccinated since March 2021, and have continue to practice social distancing during COVID. I have a long history with multiple families in the area, working overnights, filling in when caregivers are on vacation, and working weekends, and can provide multiple references. I also have experience working as a behavior technician within an autism services clinic. I have always found that the families I work with truly become a part of my family, as I do theirs. The most rewarding benefit of being a nanny is having the ability to watch the children grow, and help them reach their goals. I am well-organized and have also worked as a home organizer, house manager, and mother’s helper. In my down time (while kids are at school, working on homework, etc.) I enjoy filling my time with meal prepping for the families that I am caring for, or even finding a messy closet to organize. I prefer to not sit children in front of screens, and try my best to provide engaging and interactive activities. I believe “fun” time should be spent doing arts and crafts, puzzles or being outside. I’m also a PRO at hide and seek.  

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