Laura C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Arlington, VA 22203
- 1 mile, will travel 6 mi
Meet Laura
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks Sign Language
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! :) I'm currently available occasionally and 2-3x/week (after 3:15pm) - during day and some nights during the week and weekends. I also have my own transportation and references! Additionally, my hourly rate depends on the duties, child(ren)'s age(s), going rates and my experience; however, I am flexible regarding the hourly rate/pay. I am fluent in ASL and Cued Speech. I'm available for the upcoming summer part-time and full-time. I have over 14 years experience in babysitting children from ages 3 months up to 18 years old, 3 years experience in Child Development w/ Pre-K children (hearing children). I taught 2 years in Fairfax Co - in Special Ed; 1 year internship at Montgomery County Public Schools w/ Deaf children; 1 year in a daycare as a teacher's assistant. I have my 90 hour clock certificate as senior staff, and I was a part-time nanny/babysitter in Olney for three different families Read more -- 1 year and 3 months, 9 months, and 1 year. I am also working as an occasional babysitter on weekends and I've helped children with their homework and school projects! I graduated from UMBC with my B.A. in Psychology. I also graduated from The George Washington University with a master's degree in Transition in Special Education with teaching certification for learning, emotional, non-categorical K-12, and intellectual disabilities. I currently teach full time in Arlington County Public Schools. I am also currently finishing up my Ed.S (Education Specialist) in Deaf Education--Early Intervention degree at Gallaudet University.
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 12/09/2015
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/14/2016
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 03/23/2016
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/7/16
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/7/16
Jennifer W.
7/14/2019
Aaron T.
6/27/2016
We've had Laura come by now twice to watch our six and a half month old. She is absolutely terrific! Extremely reliable and very good at communication - she sent us meaningful updates throughout the evening and also confirmed in the days leading up to babysitting so we knew we could count on her. She also came by on short notice one day, even driving down from Maryland to get there on time. We couldn't recommend her more highly!
Melissa B.
12/22/2015
Laura is a wonderful sitter--has has babysat for us, and also drives my daughter to her after-school activity. She is caring, fun, and loving with the kids.
Janet D.
9/6/2015
Laura is a gem! She kept my kids busy over several days and drove them to a variety of local recreational areas and activities. She also helped them with school assignments. My daughters loved her energy and enthusiasm--I loved her reliability and great communication. Since my kids are older, she showed the right balance between keeping them safe and letting them have some freedom. I would definitely trust her for any sitter job.
Melissa L.
8/27/2015
Laura C. was a great sitter for our two kids (age 8 and 12). She made the entire experience fun for our kids and easy for us. Highly recommend her! Melissa
Shelley M.
11/8/2012
Christy S.
6/14/2008
Laura just cared for a little guy while we were at a wedding. It was a long 8 hour job and she took great care of our son. She was also flexible and able to stay a little later than we anticipated needing her when we got delayed. She did a wonderful job.
Meredith Z.
5/19/2008
Laura is friendly, responsible, and dependable. She got along great with my little boy and I felt secure leaving him with her. We will call her again!
Marijke S.
2/26/2008
Laura was great with our little boy. She arrived promptly at the requested time. We went through his routine and everything went smoothly. I would definately recommend her to anyone. My little boy had lots of fun playing and giggling with her!
David D.
1/3/2008
Laura was very good. She showed up on time and was very good about following our son's routine. Our son was comfortable with her and everything went very smoothly. Laura is pleasant and a pleasure to work with. This was our first time going through SitterCity and we couldn't have had a better experience!
Anne W.
10/20/2007
Laura was great. Thank you so much for taking care of our two little guys!
Henry S.
10/1/2007
Laura is a great sitter! Our girls loved her. Thanks for everything!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$50/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Injection Assistance
- Insulin Injections
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Additional services
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Sign Language