Kate M.

Meet Kate

• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Greetings! My name is Kate and I have over 10 years experience working with children and families as a care provider, Montessori teaching assistant, family/children's programming coordinator, organizer, and as a parent ( Simon 2.5 years.) I am eager to assist your family by providing nurturing childcare and housekeeping duties, including cleaning, running errands, and organization projects. When you hire me, you will get a seasoned professional with a caring, compassionate edge. My Experience: - Over 10 years experience as a babysitter and professional Nanny. - Montessori Substitute Assistant Teaching experience. - Assistant Teaching experience in a Play and Nature based nursery school (infant-pre school.) - Family and Children's Programming coordinator at a local, progressive church. - Sales Associate and Story Time Leader/Coordinator at local toy store. I designed and lead a regular Story Time for infants-pre schoolers. - Professional organizing work through paid projects for childcare clients ( under Read more the name FamilySpace by Kate) and currently working as a contractor for a Chicago based professional organizing business. - All CPR, First Aid, SIDS, Mandated Reporter certifications up to date (2017.) General Philosophy: - Positive Discipline style - Montessori inspired - Strong Nature/Outdoors emphasis - A love of reading and quality children's literature - Flexible, Compassionate, Kind, Firm I am looking for a kind family that shares similar values and is looking for quality care along with other household assistance such as errands, cleanings, and organization projects. If the idea of bringing my son along appeals to you to increase socialization for your child, we can discuss that as well! All in all, you can count on me to be mature, reliable, kind, thorough, intentional, and someone who will take initiative. You can count on me to prioritize outdoor time, healthy nutrition, plenty of play, reading, and facilitate opportunities for learning based on observations. I will love to get out and go to parks, museums, beaches and just have plenty of fun activity in our days. I will love to help you get more organized and assist with keeping things ordered for your day to day. I look forward to hearing from you!  

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