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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 9 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Brooklyn, NY 11223

Meet Leanna

  • Early Childhood Special Education Certification
  • Special Education Certification
  • Speaks English and Italian
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

Hello, my name is LeAnna Ficano, and I am excited to be applying for a nanny position with your family. I have been working with children for about sixteen years. In 2001, I worked as an intern for Westside Dance Project in New York City, where I assisted professional dance instructors with children’s tap and ballet lessons. This experience opened me to the world of teaching children and being a part of their educational process. From spring 2007 until November 2016, I worked for the New York City Department of Education. I started working for the N.Y.C. DOE as a substitute paraprofessional (teaching assistant), and later became a substitute teacher, and then a full time teacher. I currently hold my New York State teaching certification in both Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6). Recently I have decided to go back to school and change career paths Read more to go into medicine. I am currently looking for a job that would allow me work with children, while taking one or two science classes a semester. I am responsible, reliable, and dependable. As your nanny, my number one priority is to keep your child happy and safe. I am very attentive and will always keep a watchful eye on your child. I am currently in the process of getting certified in CPR and First Aid. I am good at helping them follow rules and encouraging them to clean up after themselves while I help them do so. I am a very creative person. I have experience playing guitar, clarinet, drums, and working in dance and theater. I am also very knowledgeable in mathematics and science. In addition, I can cook all different types of food. If allowed by the family, I would schedule fun outings to parks, gardens, zoos, and museums so your child can see their community and all it has to offer them. I have a New York State Driver’s License and a vehicle. I would be a terrific nanny for your child. I enjoy working with children and I am a great caretaker. My background in the arts and education, makes me an excellent candidate for your family. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, LeAnna Ficano

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights 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 Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 8/29/18

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Experience

Willing to care for 2 children per sitting

$20-$30/hr

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • 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
    • 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
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Mental Illness
    • Muscular Dystrophy
    • Visual Impairment
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Childhood Education (1-6) Liberal Arts

Graduated CUNY Brooklyn College 2013

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • 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
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies
    • Italian

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