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  • 5 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Palatine, IL 60067
  • 444 miles, will travel 10 mi

Meet Kristina

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile :) I've been in the childcare business since I was about eight, looking after groups of kiddos that weren't even that much younger than me... yet I was responsible for all of them. Can you tell I'm the oldest? Anyways, my name's Kristina, a 23-year-old post-grad living and breathing the Chicagoan dream, or at least trying to. A little bit about me: I recently graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Science with a certificate in Nutrition. I received my certification as a professional nanny when I was eighteen, and since then I have worked as a nanny and personal tutor for three families. I like to think that I'm on the same energy level as these kids, but my back is already starting to crack and sometimes an afternoon nap is just too tempting to resist... Kidding, kidding! I can keep up Read more with your kiddos!!! Totally.. I've explored a variety of job fields, yet somehow I always go back to the kids. Working with them has always been something that I've enjoyed, and the feeling is very familiar almost second nature. I love their simple-mindedness and fervent optimism; in my opinion, they are natural entertainment, which translates to - I will never need a streaming subscription. In all transparency, I value a trustworthy, respectful, dependable, and amicable relationship with parents. You guys are my mentors when helping me out with your young ones, and I will do my utmost best to play your part when you can't be with them. In terms of the kids, those qualities still apply, but they will definitely learn some dead-pan humor if you trust them with me (it will come in handy when they're in high-school I promise). Some other notes about me and my work: - I'm happy to clean, do chores. I am organized. - When the weather is nice, I love to spend as much time as I can outside with the kids (by your approval). - I love to cook and bake. I am a BIG foodie. - I encourage creative thinking with art and crafty projects! OR having the kids help me with chores/tasks. I do not support the iPad Baby movement at all. - Always using positive reinforcement for behavior management - I like to think I'm a patient person :) If you made it this far, thanks for reading! And if you're interested in working together, please message me to arrange an in-person meet-up. I'd love for us to get to know each other better.

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and late nights
  • Before and after school care availability

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 7/3/24

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$18-$22/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Administering Medication
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Biomedical Sciences

Attended Missouri State University

References

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
  • 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

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