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Vanessa A.
- 30 years paid experience
- 3 miles
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am very well experienced with children. I have 5 children of my own ages 17 through 29. I previously worked as a Spanish Teacher for the Beaverton School District. Prior to that I worked as a Medical Assistant for the Hillsboro Pediatric Clinic. Currently, I'm babysitting and enjoy it very much! I'm enrolled with the Oregon Central Background Registry and I'm also CPR/First Aid certified. I would love to help you out with your little one! If interested I can teach your child Spanish! Feel free to reach out anytime if you want to chat!
$15–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Ashley M.
Vanessa and her two high school-aged daughters watched my daughter in their home from when she was 1yr old until 2yrs old; M-F while my husband and I worked full time. My daughter loved going to Vanessa's home, playing with the other kids, the small dog, and learning Spanish. We really appreciated how flexible Vanessa was with drop-off and pick-up times as our schedules and needs were constantly changing. Also, Vanessa's price can't be beat. Her and her daughters are very friendly and we enjoyed working with them.
Laura C.
- 25 years paid experience
- 13 miles
I am fully vaccinated. I have worked with children of a variety of ages in the Portland, Oregon Metro. area for many years. At times I have worked for private family residences as a Nanny, other times I have worked for local Day Schools as a Lead Teacher. Most recently, my work has been as a Nanny. I have worked with infants and young toddlers age range from 0-3 years. Additionally, I hold certification in "Advance Child Care Training", and Infant/Child CPR and First-Aid certification. I am a non-smoker, and reliable. I have a AAS Degree in Business, additionally I have completed several Child Development courses through “Portland Community College-Sylvania Campus”, and various online sources. I am a level seven in the state system known as ORO.-registry. I am teacher qualified within the state of Oregon. Should there be pets in the family, I hold Pet First Aid and CPR Certification, as well as being a Certified Canine Instructional Trainer-CPDT. Professional references are available upon request.
$23–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Santosh K.
She is a lovely, trustworthy, and knowledgeable person. My daughter loves her. She is responsive and willing to accommodate my schedule. I highly recommend her.
Christina C.
- 33 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Experienced and flexible teacher/tutor/babysitter/nanny/ caregiver/pet sitter available to help your family out in whatever needs you have! I am patient, kind, fun-loving, joyful, knowledgeable, and creative. I am an easy-going wife and mama of a 9-year-old boy who is going into the 5th grade and an adorable labradoodle! I love rainbows, music, singing, dancing, squishmallows, horses, chocolate, and arts and crafts. I am easily able to develop rapport with others. I am not vaccinated nor will I be getting vaccinated. ❤️ I also tutor in many subjects and all age levels. English-Language arts, writing, reading, spelling, Math-Algebra, Geometry, and general math, History, Science, Health, French, and Spanish. I am a certified teacher with a current State of Oregon Substitute Teaching License currently working part time as a babysitter/ nanny/ tutor and part time as a substitute teacher. I have many open spots in my schedule, so if you are interested in what you see in my profile, give me a call! I would definitely love to meet with you and your child to see if we are a good fit for each other! My experience is as follows- 1988-2022 Babysitter/ Nanny 2008-2019 Tigard-Tualatin, North Clackamas, Gresham-Barlow, Portland Public School Districts Substitute Teacher 2006-2007-Maimonides Jewish Day School, Portland, OR Sixth & Seventh Grade Teacher, Multiple Subjects, Self-Contained . Taught all secular subjects to students. Planned instruction based on best practices teaching methods. Designed and implemented standards-based curriculum. Experience 1988-2022 Babysitter/Nanny 2009 Kids Kastle Preschool Teacher 2008-Wood Middle School, Wilsonville, OR Instructional Assistant, Applied Academics (Special Education) -Taught special needs children one-on-one and in small groups. -Assisted special needs children in the mainstream classroom. -Assisted in various other educational roles/capacities as needed. 2007-KinderCare, West Linn, OR Early Preschool Teacher -Cared for children of all ages, primarily 2-year-olds. -Planned curriculum. -Successfully potty trained many children. References: Angie Jingozian 503-804-3907 Shelby Kardas 503-997-9645 Michelle Glynn 503-730-0772 Ryan McDonough: ryan@mcdonough-family.com Tiffany James 360-541-0626 Annette Beyrouti 503-789-6335
$20–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Kerry P.
Responsible, safety-conscious, and knowledgeable about young children.
Maddisun B.
- 6 years paid experience
- 4 miles
Hello! I am an experienced child care provider. I have 7 younger siblings that I have watched on my own since I was 13. My mom has also ran a daycare that I have helped with. But on top of that I have worked in a preschool for 3 years as a teacher, and done lots of caregiving for the elderly and other children! I have experience working in a cleaning company as well so I can do your household chores with ease :)
$14–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Kimi P.
Maddi provided VIP care for our son for more than a year. She ran an incredible playgroup with another family in SE where the kids learned how to play well together, how to share, how to be good communicators and how to be good people. We attribute so many of Hank's kind traits to Maddi. We also loved how easy it was to communicate with her and how easy it was so add or change days if we needed to. When a second baby joined our family, she jumped right in and was super attentive and sweet with our little girl. Thank you for everything, Maddi!
Shannon M.
- 5 years paid experience
- 9 miles
Hello! My name is Shannon. I am currently a therapist and former childcare provider of over 10 years looking to fill a little morning time with nanny work. I am currently working later in the day starting at 1pm and would ideally love to find an opportunity 2-4 days a week between 8 or 9am to 12pm. I recently moved to the East Portland/Hawthorne area! Experience I have: -I've been with Sittercity since 2016 sitting and nannying for families throughout the years. -I am a former preschool/daycare teacher with over six years in that environment as a lead infant teacher, lead toddler teacher, and assistant preschool teacher. -Nanny experience additionally outside of Sittercity with families that I am still close with. -Former Early Learning Specialist teaching parents how to teach their young children and pediatric therapist experience that has kept me up to date with childcare and child development best practices. -CPR/First aid trained A little more about me and my approach... -I am a gentle re-director who can both hold boundaries well and also decern when different approaches are needed around meeting a need. -I am a constant teacher (it's just in my spirit after all my time with little ones) so my philosophy is to always be encouraging growth during my time caring for children. - I utilize a trust based relational approach where I build trust through safety while also following through with what needs to get done in a way that meets the child's needs. -With parents I am open to give an advice that is asked so I will not give unsolicited tips, that's only if you wanted to know something. For any work, I ask that pay is same day for non-regular work and work that is regular weekly pay is fine. I'm looking forward to meeting your family and caring for your little one!
$26–33/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Kara G.
We loved Shannon! She did baby-care for us for an event we were having and I was absolutely amazed at her attitude and skill. She and another sitter had three babies they were in charge of and every time we went up to check on them, all three babies were happily asleep. Shannon was always so milling and completely unfazed by anything we asked of her. She is truly talented with little ones and very pleasant to work with. She is also very prompt in her responses. We would absolutely use her again in the future!
Kristen W.
- 16 years paid experience
- 10 miles
I’m from the East Coast and moved to Portland two years ago and live outside Ladds Edition. I’m an experienced nanny and went to school at Western Kentucky University for special education. I am also an experienced petsitter and was a veterinary technician for five years I absolutely love spending time with kids and watching them grow. I refuse to lose my child like wonder. I am fulfilled when I see that I have had an impact on a child’s life. I grew up in a dysfunctional family. I know what it is like to have been astruggling child, but I’ve used it in a positive light. I think it is an honor and a privilege to interact with a child and be a light in their lives . I love art, crafts, playing outside and being active with the kids! Painting, Gardening, Animals and anything outside
$25–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Matthew W.
Kristen was absolutely wonderful and intuitive to what our kids and pets alike needed/wanted, during her stay. She was on-time (early), prepared, and even brought some toys for the dogs. During her stay, she instantly won the love and trust of both the kids and pets. Kristen has been the only stranger that our husky has met who was able to immediately earn her trust (dogs know!). Kristen was absolutely phenomenal with our autistic son, and paid him the "extra" attention he needed. My kids now consistently ask us when "Auntie K" is coming over to play with them next. The honest answer: is whenever we require a sitter, moving forward. We will absolutely continue to reach out to Kristen anytime we need a sitter, and I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing a reliable, respectful, kind, professional sitter!
Sama A.
- 2 years paid experience
- 6 miles
Hi my name is Sama, I’m 23 years old. I am great with kids, responsible and presentable. Able to respond quickly and creatively to the child. Flexible scheduling availability morning, evening and weekends. Ability to assist and supervise homework. Able to work around pets. I speak English, Arabic and Turkish.
$20–27/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Ashley C.
Sama is amazing. Quick to communicate and my children loved her. My daughter has speech issues and does not talk well for her age but everything just rolled so smoothly and my children loved her. Looking forward to having her over again. THANK YOU SAMA!!!
Katy S.
- 4 years paid experience
- 9 miles
Hi! My name is Katy! I am in the Portland Area for the summer and love being a nanny! I am currently studying Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in young children. I have worked with kids for multiple years. I was a camp counselor for 3 years and then was a nanny for a 5 year old last summer. I worked at the daycare at my college and worked with infants and loved it. I am comfortable working with all ages of kids and I am comfortable working with multiple kids at one time. I am comfortable with pets and can help with light housekeeping, meal prep. I am also available for date nights and weekends if needed.
$20–28/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Nina W.
Great communication. And Katy arrived right on time as planned. Worked easily with my kids (and pets). Kids reported and easy, mellow evening. So grateful for getting a date night!
Vitoria O.
- 6 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hello families! My name is Vitoria, and I bring both professional experience in early childhood care and a genuine love for nurturing little ones. I currently work as a childcare provider at a daycare, where I care for toddlers around 3–30 months old, helping them grow, explore, and thrive in a safe and joyful environment. I am patient, reliable, and attentive to each child’s unique needs. I love creating engaging activities, from music and playtime to reading and gentle routines that build comfort and trust. My goal is always to provide a sense of stability, safety, and joy, so that children feel cared for and parents feel at ease. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking, spending time outdoors, and sharing stories and songs with little ones. I also speak Portuguese and English fluently, and I’m currently learning French, which can bring an extra fun, multicultural touch to care. I would be honored to support your family with childcare that combines responsibility, warmth, and genuine dedication.
$23–27/hr
Shanna W.
- 38 years paid experience
- 4 miles
I've been a Nanny for 38yrs I've taken Children to activities such as Park and Dance Class I've worked them on art Projects and Litehousekeeping. I've also taken Chilren to Sports Classes worked them on reading Numbers letters
$19–23/hr
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