Skylar K.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Spring Grove, IL 60081
Meet Skylar
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi my name is Skylar and I have been working with kids since I was 17 and I am currently 22 in EMT school I was a private nanny for a year where I; Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children. Enhanced childrens emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care. Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running. Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities. Fostered a love of learning through interactive educational activities helping children develop curiosity and critical thinking skills. Safeguarded children during travel by adhering to car seat safety guidelines and maintaining vigilance during outings. Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children. Aided in cognitive development by incorporating educational games and activities into daily routines. Improved childrens social skills by organizing playdates and Read more group outings. Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children. Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation. Taught children everyday skills and language. Coordinated playdates and outings to meet childrens physical and social needs. Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children. I also worked at kindercare as a lead infant/ toddler day care teacher where I; Implemented progress monitoring systems to track individual student growth, enabling targeted support and interventions as needed. Developed positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased parental involvement and support for their child’s education. Provided a safe and nurturing environment for students, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting social-emotional development. Established clear expectations for behavior and managed classroom effectively, resulting in a well-disciplined learning environment. Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, leading to improved teaching strategies across the daycare center.Resolved staff and parent disputes through constructive problem-solving techniques. Consistently communicated with parents through newsletters, conferences, and informal check-ins about student progress and achievements
Trust & safety
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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
Not reported
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Available to start on 9/3/2023
- My availability is valid through 8/31/23
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Available to start on 9/3/2023
- My availability is valid through 8/31/23
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$16-$19/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Autism
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Insulin Injections
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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
- Science
- English
- Social studies