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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Meet Melissa

  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I am looking for a job where once again I have an opportunity to make a difference in a child's life, teach them.  I have always worked with children. I have a strong background with many different aspects of childcare and experience in many different situations. I have worked in the Evanston/Skokie schools as a substitute teacher, I have had a thorough back ground check and training through American Red Cross as I worked with them during Hurricane Katrina-I have many Red Cross Certifications and coursework completed, which one hopes to never use; however is always helpful information to know. I am bi-lingual have taught for years and try to do this creatively.  Despite the fact I can be 'uncool' and not in tune with Justin Bieber, fortunately kids have always welcomed me in their everychanging worlds.  I tried to form instruction in a manner to help them get subjects Read more in their way- whether it be music, arts or simply numbers. I am looking for a regular schedule and hope to establish something where I can become, 'one of the family.' I was raised in a large family and I believe family is important,

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 6/30/18

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Marianne M.

8/22/2010

I am so impressed with Melissa. She is completely engaging with my kids and knows how to keep them happy while maintaining a good structure for them. I've got an active 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl who require a lot of attention. She's completely reliable and willing to be there, with a smile, at 5 in the morning! She comes to the table with experience and maturity that you'll want in a nanny. She has a great ability to communicate with kids and adults. I feel very lucky to have had her as a nanny this summer!

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$16-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Epilepsy
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Lifting and Transferring
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Repositioning

Education

BA- News Ed

Graduated University of Southern Mississippi 2001

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Potty Training
  • Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing

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