Akua A.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Rockville, MD 20850
Meet Akua
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am currently a Supervisor for an after school enrichment program (remotely) and formerly an MCPS Special Education employee. I am also (most importantly) a mother to and active one and energetic six year old. We LOVE to go on walks (or jogs), play at the park, and attend local events/activities. I am seeking to assist a flexible family with childcare M-F (my home or yours), with weekend help as needed. I have CPR/First Aid & EMAT certified. I hold an MSDE credentialing, 90 HR Infant/Toddler certification, along with a special education teaching certificate. I can provide age-appropriate curriculum based program in your home. Please message me with questions, I am happy to share more!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 02/22/2018
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Motor Vehicle Records
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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$12-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Education
Kaplan University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies