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  • 15 years paid experience
  • Nanny in Alexandria, VA 22305

Meet Ava

  • Speaks English
  • Comfortable with pets

Hi! My name is Ava. I’ve been working as a childcare provider for 15+ years. I attended the University of Pittsburgh’s CASE Program, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology. Throughout this program I studied Early Childhood and Special Education. I student taught preschool, third grade, and middle school (in an Autism Support Classroom). I love working with children and utilize my background knowledge in Early Childhood Education to make everyday activities an opportunity for growth. I believe it’s important for children to feel confident in self-expression and encourage that through a Holistic approach – i.e. incorporating daily activities that foster mindfulness, cognitive development (executive functioning and meta cognitive skills), social/interpersonal skills, emotional development, physical development, and creative expression. I am always happy to help inspire a child to expand their understanding of self and the world around them. I strongly value the understanding of and appreciation for cultural Read more diversity. I’ve worked for families in various states, from different backgrounds, and belief systems. I always make sure to respect each family’s unique dynamic and embody those principles in all aspects of my career. Nannying is a beautiful opportunity for me to use my background in education to help children develop their knowledge and character in everyday experiences - for in those moments there are endless opportunities to encourage a child’s evolution into their most empowered and authentic self.

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    Expired on 10/09/2022

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Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$30-$45/hr for the first child, $12 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months) expand

    • Swaddling
    • Feeding
    • Changing
    • Bathing
    • Assist with setting a routine
    • Overnight care
    • 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
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Learning Disabilities

Education

Developmental Psychology

Graduated University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus 2017

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • 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
    • Earth science
    • Science
    • English
    • Essay writing
    • Social studies

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