Kathy D.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 2 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Islandia, NY 11760
Meet Kathy
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! My name is Kathy and I have enjoyed working with children for many years. I am a retired NYC teacher and mother of three. My son was on the Autism spectrum as a child, which prompted me to become a certified special education teacher. I have provided services to children with ASD at their homes and in preschool. I love teaching children and creating a playful environment for them to flourish. I am a certifed Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm comfortable around pets, I have had many over the years. Will do light housekeeping and meal preparation.
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Enhanced Criminal
Completed 10/27/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$22-$35/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Challenges
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Secondary Education Social Studies
CUNY Brooklyn College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- 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
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Social studies