Laura N.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 17 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Austin, TX 78724
Meet Laura
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I am a former teacher and caregiver looking for part-time work with a few wonderful Austin families! After earning my degree in Early Childhood Education, I worked for one year as a Pre-K Intern Teacher at an international school is Seoul, Korea and then transitioned to teaching Kindergarten for two years in Fairfax County (near Washington, D. C.). I implemented whole- and small-group lessons across content areas and most enjoyed Read Alouds and facilitating Writing Workshop. I also have 10+ years' experience as a nanny, sitter, and camp counselor. During middle and high school, I was the primary sitter for two neighborhood families with 4 children each, and I loved it! It was a privilege to watch their children grow up and to become a part of their families. Their ages ranged from approximately 3 months to 13 years. I would also pet-sit and house-sit for these families as Read more well on an as needed basis. I am also very passionate about health and am a certified holistic health coach. I love to cook and to engage kids in their food through cooking projects and age-appropriate discussions of healthy foods. As a caregiver, I really enjoy reading to and with kids, planning outdoor activities, and working on arts and crafts. My interests include making jewelry, reading, trying new recipes, walking, yoga, dining out, wine, travel, collecting art and getting acquainted with my new city of Austin. Thanks for your interest, and I hope to hear from you. Best of luck in your search!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/04/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 10/19/2014
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
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 4+ children per sitting
$15-$30/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
Education
Masters of Teaching/Psychology
University of Virginia
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- 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
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Social studies