Melissa O.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 6 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Santa Monica, CA 90401
Meet Melissa
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I’m Melissa, a USC graduate based in Santa Monica with a lifelong love for working with kids and supporting families. Before starting my career in the media and entertainment industry, I spent several years working closely with children as a tutor, mentor, after-school program leader, and summer camp counselor. One of my most meaningful experiences was running an enrichment program for a local elementary school during college. Those early experiences shaped my values and continue to guide me today. Recently, I stepped away from full-time work in media to focus on more community-centered opportunities and reconnect with the kind of work that has always brought me the most joy—supporting kids as they grow, learn, and thrive. I also come from a big family and helped care for my younger brothers growing up, including one with an intellectual disability. I bring a nurturing, creative, and responsible approach to every family Read more I work with. Whether your child needs tutoring, enrichment, or simply a warm and dependable presence, I’d love to support your family. Looking forward to connecting, Melissa
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 07/07/2022
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Basic Criminal
Completed 07/31/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$28-$31/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Pervasive Development Disorder
Education
Psychology, Forensics & Criminality, Cinematic Arts
Graduated University of Southern California 2015
Additional services
- Swimming Supervision
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies
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