Christina V.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 18 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Chicago, IL 60601
Meet Christina
- Speaks Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
Hello! I am an artist and educator. I’ve worked with children in various capacities my entire life. Currently I teach K-8 Art at a local elementary school. Before my career in the arts and education, I learned first hand child care as the oldest of nine. My Mom was an awesome teacher. These experiences include being the oldest of 9, teaching K-8 art, and most recently was the High School Program Director at Metro Achievement Center (an after-school program for inner city teens that focuses on character development and academic enrichment). My teaching philosophy targets holistic child development. This includes but is not limited to the mental, social, spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each child, fostering curiosity about the world, critical thinking, and most importantly, the child’s sense of dignity. Engaging a child's imagination and encouraging play that develop age appropriate motor and verbal skills with in these different Read more areas are key to helping the child flourish. Technology disclaimer: TV, video games, cell phone apps/games, and computer time all have their purpose in a day but I don't let kids spend the whole day rotating between these activities. I value open communication with parents and/or guardians, in order to foster a happy environment for all parties. I'm currently looking for one-off babysitting positions or temporary hours for a few months. I'm saving up for a fun travel opportunity at the end of the year. I would love to give you a hand with your munchkins!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 06/30/2022
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Not reported
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/22/17
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/22/17
Sarah W.
9/19/2010
Christina is a wonderful and caring person. I'm always so happy to know that she's going to be taking care of our daughter. She is mature, responsible, nurturing and punctual. I highly recommend her.
Emily W.
11/12/2008
We are thrilled to have found Christina! My child was rather fussy the day Christina came to sit, but Christina was wonderful. She was very patient, caring and able to soothe the baby - a feat that some extended family members have not mastered. Her experience is apparent, and she is extremely comfortable around children, and comforting to them. She clearly enjoys being with children, and is energetic in playing with them. Christina is also very easy to work with. She is conscientious and responsible and we feel very comfortable having her watch our child.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$30/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
- 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+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
Education
BFA
Graduated School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2011
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- 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