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Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny

  • 10 years paid experience
  • Nanny in New York, NY 10019
  • 1 mile, will travel 15 mi

Meet Kara

  • Special Education Certification
  • Comfortable with pets

Devoted and reliable childcare provider with ten years in babysitting. Supplies loving care while making sure to meet disciplinary and educational goals for each child. Expert in successfully managing parental expectations. Offers children clear guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns. I am an avid reader, have an appreciation for the arts, and love being active outdoors. I provide lots of energy, endless patience, and compassion for the children in my care. Related Childcare Experience: Student teaching placements included instruction in 1st, 2nd (Australia), and 6th (Utica, NY) grade classrooms. Ran special needs summer school program w/ three other teachers in 4th-6th grade classroom (Canton, NY). Summer soccer coach 2005-2010 (Turin, NY). In-home tutor 2013-2014 (Copenhagen, NY). Summer nanny for 3 children (current ages: 5, 10, & 13) from 2008-2014 (Utica, NY).

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Availability

Babysitter

  • Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider a full time position
  • Seeking Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 10/24/14

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$15-$25/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Autism
    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Positive Behavioral Support

Education

Special Education

Graduated SUNY - Potsdam 2011

References

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Studying for a test
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • Social studies

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