Tara W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 28 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Nashville, TN 37222
- 8 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Tara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! —> Currently I am looking for occasional night/weekend sitting. I love children and I have a vast background of child care experience! For over 20 years I have been caring for children of all ages and I can provide several excellent references. I have cared for children as young as 3 days old on up to junior high age. I have been a full time nanny for the same family for the last 8 years. When I started there were two children (2 years and 7 weeks), now there are three and they are 10, 8 & 6. I love playing with kids outdoors and in, I follow family's routines and enforce house rules and discipline. I enjoy taking children places, I have safe-reliable transportation, insurance and a clean driving record, as well as background. I am healthy and reliable, I don't get sick very often. I am mature, well Read more spoken, trustworthy and responsible. I love schedules, but I also don't mind the normal chaos of life! I love playing, reading, going for walks, playing games and experiencing life with little kids. I am a professional at having fun! I am a big believer that learning happens everywhere and I try to take advantage of every opportunity. It's so much fun seeing kids' faces light up and when you can just see the little wheels turning in their heads. I am organized and I believe in structure. I think children should have a routine, I believe it helps them thrive in their development. I love doing crafts, I worked at Michaels for over 10 years, so I am extremely familiar with many different arts and crafts for all ages. I think children's days should be filled with fun, imagination, creativity and silliness! Turning the couch into a fort, finger painting, dressing up, finding a new park to discover, baking cookies, going for a walk, storytime at the library, a trip to the zoo and sitting down for some quiet (age appropriate) work/reading would be a normal week with me for a toddler! A normal day with an infant would include following the child's feeding and sleeping schedule, cuddling, playing, reading, tummy time, a walk outside and dancing around to some fun music! * I am fully vaccinated
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/6/21
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 1/6/21
Amy P.
10/5/2013
Tara is patient, responsible and great with our kids. She has managed a strong willed 5 year old along with boy/girl twin 2.5 year olds...outstanding. Would trust her with my kids any day.
Rebecca C.
12/7/2008
She was great, and totally handled 2 screaming infants who were just not willing to go to bed! Thank you so much I really appreciate it!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Down Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Visual Impairment
Education
Music Business Management
Graduated Middle Tennessee State University 2016
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- English
- Social studies