Joanna C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 7 years paid experience
- Nanny in Springfield, VA 22153
- 4 miles, will travel 20 mi
Meet Joanna
- Speaks French, Spanish, and Swahili
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello there! My name is Joanna, but most people call me Jo. I am 26 and live in Springfield Va. I recently graduated from NOVA with my associates in Political Science and will be attending George Mason University this coming fall. I grew up speaking English, but know some Spanish, French and Swahili. I have worked with children for over a decade. For over 8 years, I worked at summer camps for Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and Spirit Productions-a contractor for FCPA,; as well as nannying. I am CPR, First aid and advanced life support certified and specialize in infant care. I have also worked with handicapable, or special needs children. I encourage creativity by focusing on active play-going outside,hide and go seek, musical chairs, etc, and activities- arts and crafts, baking, board games etc. without involving much technology. I also love incorporating history, science, languages and more during Read more my time spent with a child/children.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 04/07/2015
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- My availability is valid through 2/26/11
- My availability is valid through 2/26/11
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$10-$16/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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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+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Premature Newborn
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Govermental Policy and Law
Currently attending George Mason University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Social studies