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  • 20 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Kearny, NJ 07032
  • 22 miles, will travel 20 mi

Meet Marcela

  • Speaks English and Portuguese
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hi! Thank you for reading my profile. My name is Marcela, I am 43 yo, I have 2 amazing boys on my own, 8 yo and 22yo. I have been working with kids since I was 16yo. My first experience was in daycares, then I graduated in Pedagogy. I was teacher for 15 years in prek, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. I live here in Kearny-NJ since 2017, I have being Nanny since then. Here I worked with kids from 3 month old until 8 yo. I love kids from all my heart! Kids love me the same way I love them! I take a very good care of them, I am very responsible, patient and creative. I play together, sing, stimulate them to reach their milestones. We have fun together while I teach them about values, good attitudes, respect, social skill for life. I prepare and give them all Read more the meals, I cook healthy food, respecting families preferences and cultural/health/dietary choices, I can sleep training, potty training, If family needs I can take them to haircuts and so on. I used to drive family car, I have a clean drive record. I can drop off, pick up at school/activities, taking them to playground/library/play dates/classes. Portuguese is my first language and my English is fluent. I am proactive and I have a “to do” attitude in all situations. Communication with the family is something that I value, I share how their day was, I answer any questions and concerns about anything related to the development of the precious tiny treasures that I am helping to grow up! I am organized and keep kids spaces clean. I am fully vaccinated, all boosters up to date. Updated Kids CPR with in person practical class. No smoker, pet lover, but I don’t have pets in my house. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope we are a good match! I would love to know more about your kids and your family!

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 12/31/23

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$20-$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
  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Delayed Speech
    • Diabetes
    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing

Education

Pedagogy - child care education

Graduated 2006

References

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
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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