Mikala M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 11 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Corvallis, OR 97333
Meet Mikala
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am 28 with my drivers license and my masters degree in Elementary Education. I have spent the last eleven years in various education positions from elementary school paraprofessional to preschool teacher to summer camp counselor, and now as a classroom teacher. Along the way, I have babysat for multiple families everywhere I have lived. Teaching is now my primary job, but I still love hanging out with kiddos in less formal settings over the summer. I am a structured but relaxed, bubbly personality. I like to clean up after myself and encourage the kiddos to do the same. Some things I try to bring into every interaction are critical thinking (Is that the only way to solve this problem?), independence (You try it first. If you get stuck, I can help.), and flexibility (That was not how I planned it, but we can make it work!). My favorite thing Read more is watching kids light up when they find an answer! My availability is relatively open outside of a few set travel plans. This is a side hustle for me, but I am open to forming a long term connection/schedule with the right family.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 03/15/2020
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, 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 Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/30/25
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 8/30/25
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Assistance With Transportation
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Elementary Education
Graduated 2024
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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