Nica W.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 15 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Brooklyn, NY 11238
- 1 mile, will travel 5 mi
Meet Nica
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
I am a fifth grade teacher with more than 15 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I’ve been teaching for eight years, and worked as a nanny all through college, ranging from newborns to middle schoolers. To supplement my teaching income, I enjoy routinely babysitting during the school year. I have a Bachelor's degree from McGill University in Psychology, a Master's degree in Education, and New York State Teaching Certification. I am Red Cross certified in Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and renew my certification every year. Most of my babysitting experience entails caring for several children at a time and I am well-versed in all developmental stages. My overall approach when babysitting (and teaching) is to foster children's uninhibited joy and curiosity while maintaining a safe environment with a carefully contrived authoritative style. As a teacher, I know the importance of honoring emotional needs as well as holding consistent Read more boundaries. I also always adapt my approach based on children's individuality and established family routines/dynamics at home. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and I look forward to meeting you!
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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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
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Availability
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$40/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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