Amanda V.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- 8 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Amanda
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
The past two years, I was fortunate to nanny two wonderful boys in Chicago: a six month-old with a baby mohawk, and a three year-old firefighter-in-training. Though I still keep in touch with these awesome little guys, I recently transitioned out of my role as nanny when I learned I would be moving to Seattle with my partner. Now, after settling into my new home on Bainbridge Island, I'm searching for opportunities to care for children while I pursue work in my field of writing. Prior to nannying in Chicago, I nannied for four school-age kids, one of whom is a child with Autism. I assisted her with ABA therapy, and worked as her summer school aide. Caring for children is an opportunity to nurture each child with the support they need to grow with confidence into the amazing people they're becoming. Through a balance of routine and new exploration, Read more I hope to help kids cultivate compassion and creativity. I love to plan activities like crafts, cooking, and outdoor excursions, but I also love to engage in whatever amazing games kids dream up. Kids should always know they're valued--whether hard at work learning something new or playing a well-loved game--they're important, and they bring so much joy to those of us who get to share time with them. A note on transportation: I've never been a driver. I like to walk and take public transportation. Call it city syndrome. My partner is a wiling chauffeur when available, and I'm very good at getting around on my own. If you're interested in having me care for your children, please message me. It's very likely I can get to your home without issue. I often spend time in downtown Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods, and would be happy to travel to the city for work. Please contact me for three excellent references. I prefer to protect the privacy of the families who have employed me by not making their information available online. Thanks for understanding.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 05/04/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$10-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Autism
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Education
Writing
Graduated Sarah Lawrence College 2011
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing