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  • 7 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Houston, TX 77054
  • 159 miles, will travel 15 mi

Meet Melissa

  • Speaks English and Hebrew
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi there! My name is Melissa, I'm 20 years old, and a college student at Southwestern University (30 minutes North of Austin), but am in between schools right now (I took my second year off), so I am currently back home for the semester (at HCC), though I will return to Southwestern in the spring. It is a prestigious, private, liberal arts 4-year university that is also the oldest university in Texas. I am an Education major, specializing in secondary English education, and also a double minor in English and Psychology, which I find really interesting. I absolutely love kids and have tons of experience babysitting, working as a counselor at various camps, and being around children in general. I particularly work well with younger kids but have experience with all ages. Since teaching is my passion, and I've taken some Psychology courses, I already know a lot about how Read more to handle most kids and what to do in certain situations, making me an ideal babysitter for any family. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, and pretty much all kids from ages 0 to 13. I am very responsible and organized, but also fun and energetic. I love playing games with kids and just entertaining them in general. I also am very clean, so rest assured your home will be spotless upon your return. In addition, I love to cook! I'd be more than happy to cook dinner for your kids, wash dishes, as well as get them bathed & ready for bed. I am a very creative person, and strive to come up with new ways to make sure your child has a great time! My original passion has and always will be creative writing, but since this field was not offered as a major at Southwestern, I chose English as the next best thing. Literature I enjoy, but the writing aspect of the English degree is definitely my favorite. I'd love to get to know you better, so please feel free to call or text me, and maybe we can set up a time to meet! My schedule is demanding, yet still flexible, especially during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I'd be happy to work around your schedule if need be. I have been babysitting since age 13, about 7 years now, and have multiple families in the Houston area that I still keep in touch with, but am always looking for new families who are in need! If you think I may be a good match for your son or daughter, or both, don't hesitate to contact me and hopefully we can work something out from there. I am always willing to answer any questions or concerns you might have! Thanks, Melissa

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Availability

  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$10-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • 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+)

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Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • 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
    • Hebrew

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