Maria J.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 11 years paid experience
- Nanny in Astoria, NY 11105
Meet Maria
- Speech Therapist
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
Maria James 60 Wimbledon Lake Dr. Plantation, Fl 33324 Phone: (954) 993-3634 E-mail: Mariarjames@yahoo.com Objective: Seeking long-term employment with growth potential where I can contribute my experience and skills. Work Experience: 2010-2013 Contract Position Fort Lauderdale, Florida Communication Specialist/Life Coach Daily Living Skills : Monitored personal appearance & hygiene, created structured routines, safety awareness, understanding of family responsibilities and social demands Wellness/Sensory Processing : Encouraged balance life-style by engaging client in exercise, proper nutrition, stress-reduction practices, awareness of sensory issues and coping strategies Executive Functioning Skills : Developed personal organizational strategies, time management and self-assessment skills Social Competency : Provided social awareness of dynamic of relationships, conversation, body language, eye-contact, social inferences in a variety of real-life settings College Readiness : Ensured comprehensive academic support, assisted in navigating college planning process, exploration of majors & careers, encouraged the cultivation of relationships with educators/support Read more staff and promoted participation in community service activities Self-Advocacy : Promoted the understanding of diagnosis, communicating individual needs and understanding complexities of disclosure 2002-2003 Centro Psicopedagogico Isla Mujeres, Mexico Academic Director Developed and instituted Individualized Instructional Plans for children/young adults with varied learning and developmental disabilities Implemented staff development strategies for teachers Provided diagnostic evaluations and testing Developed and implemented Speech/Language goals 1992-1999 N.Y.C. Board of Education N.Y. Speech and Language Therapist (Bilingual) Provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for language impaired children/young adults Developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) Participated in pilot-program Inclusion Model implemented city-wide Developed alternative/augmentative communication systems 1993-1999 N.Y.C. After School Speech Center N.Y. Speech and Language Therapist (Bilingual) Developed and implemented Speech/Language goals for children/young adults Education: Herbert Lehman College, Bronx, N.Y. B.A. Degree in Speech and Language Bronx Community College, Bronx, N.Y. A.A. Degree in Special Education Languages: English / Spanish Certifications and Skills: Motivational Enhancement Therapy (M.E.T. Certified) Behavioral Modification Training (Certified) CPR Training/First Aid (Certified) Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, Internet
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/18/20
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 10/18/20
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$25-$30/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- 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
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Premature Newborn
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
Education
Speech & Language/Special Education
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
- Spanish