Brianna B.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 11 years paid experience
- Babysitter in East Saint Louis, IL 62206
Meet Brianna
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I’m Nana (rhymes with sauna or fauna) 🌿 I have over 10 years of experience working in special education and family support roles. I specialize in positive behavior supports and have worked with children of all ages and abilities. I’ve provided long-term care for families—nannying for several years at a time—as well as occasional babysitting. I bring a gentle, consistent approach and have a special knack for: Attachment parenting Positive behavior supports and social emotional learning Potty training & sleep training Hands-on, creative activities that keep kids engaged and learning I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (K–12) and have worked in a variety of educational settings, including Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio-Emilia, public schools, and homeschooling groups. Whether it’s creating imaginative play, helping with developmental milestones, or supporting unique learning needs, I’m passionate about helping kids thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
$18-$25/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Hydrocephaly
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Premature Newborn
- Rett Syndrome
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Tourette Syndrome
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
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
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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
- Essay writing
- Social studies