Maria M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 7 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Oak Park, IL 60302
Meet Maria
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
I am a graduate student at Roosevelt University getting a PsyD in clinical psychology, with a children and family concentration. I graduated from Northwestern University with a major in Human Development and Psychological Services/ Latin@ Studies. I love working for children and families! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. Currently I am looking for a position that compliments my graduate school classes. I have availability all day Thursday-Sunday and am willing to help out any time within those dates weekly. I just moved to Oak Park and am hoping to create relationships with local families for whom I can do evening sittings, date night sittings, or weekend sittings for. I am also looking for a summer nanny position. Feel free to message me to discuss your families needs! In addition to babysitting, I have professional experience working with children. I served for Jumpstart for four Read more years - an AmeriCorps program where college students go into a preschool to teach a research based curriculum. I've also had internships working at a youth camp with World Relief with kids from all over the world, at Lurie Children's Hospital, and LEEP forward, a therapeutic preschool for children with special needs. My last job was as the children's advocate at a domestic violence shelter. I have experience working with newborns up to adolescents 17 years old. I enjoy spending time with children doing puzzles, cooking, reading, arts & crafts, painting, playing with clay/play-doh, building blocks, and playing outdoors.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced background check
Expired on 08/03/2019.
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Basic background check
Expired on 11/30/2017.
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Motor vehicle records check
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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/17/18
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/17/18
Michelle P.
5/11/2019
Maria did an excellent job with my boys. She got them out of the house to play soccer and followed all my instructions regarding their bedtime routine. We will definitely use her again!
Jennifer S.
4/29/2019
Sittercity Parent
4/28/2019
Perfect ! Easy to make arrangements with and was accommodating and gave us updates :)
Sarah L.
4/13/2019
Jessica D.
4/12/2019
Sittercity Parent
4/6/2019
Puja R.
4/5/2019
Sittercity Parent
4/5/2019
Maria was wonderful! First time we needed a babysitter for our newborn, so I was nervous about leaving, but everything went great! We’ll definitely book her again.
Julia W.
4/1/2019
Arelys L.
3/22/2019
Alison E.
3/15/2019
Sittercity Parent
3/12/2019
Maria was great as a sitter! She came by for a short sitting with our 2 year old. They had a wonderful time and she even got him to eat broccoli - which is no small feat! Highly recommend her and will be booking with her again.
Kristy H.
1/27/2019
Sittercity Parent
1/24/2019
Lauren M.
1/8/2019
Clayton K.
1/6/2019
Easy to communicate with and on time. Awesome.
Sittercity Parent
1/5/2019
Kowa T.
1/5/2019
Kim G.
1/3/2019
Becky K.
12/22/2018
Maria was on time and professional. My 20-month-old daughter enjoyed playing with her.
Dominika D.
12/22/2018
Dominika D.
12/20/2018
Dominika D.
12/20/2018
Maria is great. She was punctual and pleasant. My daughter loves her and they had a great time. She is very responsive. She fed, bathed and put my daughter to sleep. Will definitely use again.
Sittercity Parent
12/19/2018
Jill W.
12/18/2018
Sittercity Parent
12/17/2018
Sittercity Parent
12/15/2018
Maria was absolutely wonderful. This was the first time we had used a sitter outside of family and friends for our 4-month old. We are looking forward to using her again.
Samuel V.
11/20/2018
Sittercity Parent
11/18/2018
Sittercity Parent
11/9/2018
Sittercity Parent
10/22/2018
Moira K.
9/14/2018
My 4 and 2-year old kids warmed up to her right away. She was friendly, engaging and kept me updated on how they were doing while we were out.
Jennifer D.
8/25/2018
Jeanine S.
8/14/2018
Maria was on-time, pleasant, and engaging to my 2 year old son, who fell in love with her.
Debbie M.
8/13/2018
Jackie P.
7/20/2018
Sittercity Parent
7/14/2018
Cheryl C.
7/6/2018
Sittercity Parent
6/10/2018
Jennifer H.
6/10/2018
Julia M.
6/5/2018
Stephanie K.
6/4/2018
Our daughter woke up early to tell us that she wanted to have Maria sit for her again, which is pretty much the strongest endorsement possible. We really liked her and hope to book her again!
Michelle R.
6/2/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/28/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/27/2018
Sittercity Parent
5/22/2018
Emily H.
5/11/2018
Jill L.
5/2/2018
Olivia H.
4/14/2018
Sittercity Parent
4/11/2018
Holly P.
4/7/2018
Emily L.
3/30/2018
Amazing! Maria was on time, immediately engaged with my boys (1 1/2 & 3 1/2) and had them bathed and in bed right at bedtime. She checked in to let us know when they were all tucked in. My husband and I had a super relaxed dinner out knowing our kids were well taken care of.
Meghan B.
3/25/2018
Diana G.
3/17/2018
Maria was super nice and immediately hit if off with my 3 year old daughter. I felt at ease all night. She was great! Thanks Maria!
Sittercity Parent
2/25/2018
Rebecca B.
2/24/2018
Sittercity Parent
2/18/2018
Dawn G.
2/17/2018
Karen F.
2/11/2018
Katie H.
2/10/2018
Maria was very prompt and did a great job sending us updates during the evening!
Cheryl C.
1/31/2018
Michelle W.
1/22/2018
Jenna S.
1/6/2018
Sittercity Parent
12/30/2017
Marie P.
12/3/2017
Annie C.
12/2/2017
Maria D.
11/26/2017
Lee R.
11/11/2017
Annie C.
11/2/2017
Sara L.
9/19/2017
Sittercity Parent
9/13/2017
Maria is absolutely terrific! Very kind, calm, professional, punctual and wonderful with not only my 2 month old daughter, but my 12 year old Chihuahua. I definitely look forward to having her back!!!
Sittercity Parent
9/11/2017
Maria was very sweet with our baby. She inspires confidence
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$30/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Defects
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Human Development and Psychological Services, Minor- Latina/o Studies
Graduated Northwestern University 2016
References
- Client Join to contact reference
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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish