Catherine L.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 7 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Downers Grove, IL 60515
Meet Catherine
- Speaks French
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Catherine. I am a Mature, Nurturing Full-time Nanny and teacher with 7 years experience working with preschool through early elementary in 3 different families. I am willing to customize in-home teaching to suit your child's needs and interests. I have hands-on experience in behavior modification which is effective in reducing or eliminating behaviors that interfere with learning. My most recent family has 2 children: elementary and preschool. References are available upon request. I am patient, loving and energetic and organized; I really enjoy children! With preschoolers, I like to do creative play, singing, dramatic reading and building language and math skills. I am CPR/pediatric/ First Aid certified through the Red Cross and have my own transportation with a good driving record. I am agreeable with most pets, including dogs and cats. I like to cook and prepare nutritious meals and snacks. I have been a part Read more time State Certified Substitute Teacher. I have also taught Parenting classes for Downers Grove township. I play guitar and speak some French and Spanish. I nurture children in the qualities of Responsibility, Respect, Empathy, Service, Creativity, Self-control and Courage in order that they may become a well-rounded individual. I like to be active with children in my care. Some activities I have done include going to parks. forest preserves, museums, zoo and libraries, reading, writing, singing, hiking, biking as well as learning games, crafts and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 12/05/2019
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/29/2019
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/22/2017
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/29/21
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/29/21
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$13-$16/hr for the first child, $1 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
Human Services/Psychology
Graduated National-Louis University 2000
References
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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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies