Kathleen P.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 2 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60612
- < 1 mile, will travel 15 mi
Meet Kathleen
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I'm a career-changer, coming from 7 years of teaching in France and the US, and a (settled down!) world traveler who grew up in the northern Chicago suburbs. I've left teaching, but could never leave behind working with kids. I spent a year in France nannying for a fantastic family, and would love to find another wonderful match. My background: I have an undergraduate degree (2007) in social sciences secondary education with a minor in French, and have completed some master's coursework in French teaching through the Université Catholique de l'Ouest in Angers, France. I've substitute taught every age from K-12, and spent four years as a high school French teacher in the Chicago suburbs. In my personal life, I love to cook (always from scratch!), ballet, reading, running, and spending time with my husband and dog. I highly value education, physical and mental health, new experiences, and am Read more never the type to sit around. What I'm looking for: I love kids of all ages, and would be willing to take care of up to three children of any age. The family I used to nanny for had three children ages 5, 8, and 10 and we had a blast. I do have a soft spot for babies (who doesn't?), but also for teenagers after my years in the trenches as a high school teacher. I'm an avowed animal lover and have no problem wrangling any animal family members you might have. I do light housework- dishes, laundry, and general tidying. I can also provide homework help, although I make no promises about math beyond the middle school level! I have a 2001 BMW wagon (well-maintained thanks to my gearhead husband!) and a pristine driving record. I'm looking for a family who values education, structure, and positive reinforcement, and is located within the city of Chicago- with possible exceptions for nearby suburbs given the right situation. I'm willing to negotiate for the right family. I really feel that fit is so essential in this job, as it mixes professional and family life. References and resume are of course available upon request. I do hope you will consider me and I look forward to getting in touch with you!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/16/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/16/2014
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs
Education
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