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Looking for work as a babysitter.

  • 7 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in New York, NY 10025

Meet Michaela

  • Speaks Italian and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets

Hi! I'm a responsible and fun loving sitter who has over 7 years of experience caring for children. I worked on and off in my mom's daycare center since I was in middle school, and I have been babysitting for just as long and worked as an after school club leader 2 years ago for Woodcraft Rangers; I love working with kids. I'm an American and Nigerian dual citizen but I spent most of my life in London, before moving to LA 5 years ago because of college! Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, my mum ran a daycare centre, Madame Tigglewinks, and I volunteered there from age 11 onwards, once I attended secondary school in the UK I mentored and tutored younger students at neighbouring primary school: the John Wallis Academy. I've worked as a tutor and babysitter and was able to fully immerse myself into Spanish culture while caring Read more for two little girls in Madrid as a live-in au pair in 2019. I recently graduated from the University of Southern California where I majored in Philosophy, Politics and Law with a Minor in Italian. While in New York, I'm interning at the United Nations HQ and working on my LSAT. I really enjoy babysitting because I get the privilege of seeing kids grow into well rounded and caring people. Seeing the children I've look after develop into a well rounded, friendly and caring people is such an amazing experience.

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    Expired on 06/09/2024

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    Motor Vehicle Records

    Never run.

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    First aid certification

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Availability

  • Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • Before and after school care availability

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Ashley K.

5/31/2025

Michaela is wonderful with our baby boy! She first watched him when he was 11 weeks old and is so attentive and caring. She is communicative and reliable, and we cannot recommend her enough!

Dominique N.

6/3/2024

My niece had a blast with Michaela. Michaela replied and was available at a last minute notice. AWESOME. They were laughing and giggling the entire time. She was very attentive and patient with my niece. I would definitely recommend her for a sitter. I can’t wait for receive more assistance in the future :)

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$26-$35/hr for the first child, $7 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
    • Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Diabetes
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Administering Medication
    • Bathing
    • Blood Glucose Testing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Injection Assistance
    • Insulin Injections
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Education

Philosophy, Politics and Law

Currently attending University of Southern California

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Willing to run errands as needed
  • 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
    • Italian
    • Spanish

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