Amanda R.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Nanny in East Hampton, CT 06424
- 62 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Amanda
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello Everyone! I am a caregiver serving Middlesex & Hartford County. I have over 15 years of experience working with children ages 4 weeks up to 12 years old. I am passionate about providing children with care and education that is respectful & empowering. I have a Bachelor's degree in Human Development & Families Studies and a Graduate certificate in Early Childhood Pedagogy. I have also completed the RIE foundations coursework and recently became a Wunderled Certified Educator. My personal philosophies align closely with those of Magda Gerber & the Reggio Emilia approach. I believe that children are competent and capable individuals who need caring and nurturing adults to guide them. I enjoying providing children with experiences that provoke them to think critically and learn about the world around them through investigation and discovery. I am a lover of the outdoors and messy play. I am a firm believer that Read more play is a child's best way to learn. I am a new mom - my son was born in April of 2023. I am seeking a position that would allow me to bring him along with me.
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Enhanced Criminal
Pending. Check for results soon.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/27/2014
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Motor Vehicle Records
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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
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons 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 9/1/15
- Willing to consider a full time position
- Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 9/1/15
Michael W.
8/2/2014
I would highly recommend Amanda as a person that you can trust and care for your children. We hired her to pick up and care for our 4 year old daughter from pre-school. Our daughter is entering Kindergarten in the Fall as like every parent we wanted to make sure she was ready. Amanda did a great job with numbers, letters, flash cards, and sounding out words. This is the person that you are looking for.
Andrea L.
9/7/2013
As somebody with four children and over a decade of experience with sitters, I can say without reservation that Amanda is one of the best sitters we have ever had the pleasure, & good fortune, to find. She is reliable, honest, conscientious, hardworking, likeable and, perhaps most important, intelligent. Not only is she extremely experienced and knowledgeable with respect to child development, but all of my children love her & think she is a lot of fun. My youngest ones are now spending more time in pre-school, otherwise we’d be taking up all of her available time.
Mayte G.
4/6/2011
Amanda has been working with us since February 2011 and my 6-month old baby loves her! Amanda is responsible, resourceful and highly reliable. We are extremely happy with her work! She is great with infants, as I am sure she is with toddlers and older children.
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$18-$25/hr
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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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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Human Development & Family Resources
Graduated University of Connecticut 2015
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies