Ayla M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 4 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Urbana, IL 61803
Meet Ayla
- Comfortable with pets
Hi, my name is Ayla Makris! I’m a professional nanny with a Master’s degree in Social Work and years of hands-on experience supporting children and families. Having previously worked in crisis response and counseling, I come equipped with advanced skills in child development and behavior management. I specialize in supporting children with behavioral challenges or special needs, providing a calm and structured environment where they can thrive. Families I’ve worked with appreciate that I stay composed in stressful situations, communicate openly, and genuinely invest in their child’s growth and well-being. I’m available for interviews and happy to share my resume with references if you’d like more details.
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, late nights and weekends
Nanny
- 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
- Available to start on 9/17/2025
- My availability is valid through 12/16/25
- 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
- Available to start on 9/17/2025
- My availability is valid through 12/16/25
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$22-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
Education
Social Work
Graduated University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2024
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- 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
- Essay writing
- Social studies