Melanie D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 11 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Dickerson, MD 20842
Meet Melanie
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Stay at home mom, raising 4 children (19 - in college, 17, 16, 6 years old) former foster parent to two young children. Deeply experienced care-giver for children having babysat throughout teenage years, former Sunday school teacher to young children, Masters Degree in Literature and Pedagogy, Bachelor Degree in English Literature. Experienced with special needs (six year old has Downs Syndrome), and very knowledgeable of children's books for all ages and the power of reading out loud to enhance learning. Loving, caring, positive attitude, but with a no-nonsense approach to disciple. Minimalist approach to TV and gaming.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Available to start on 4/3/2017
- My availability is valid through 6/29/17
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
- Available to start on 4/3/2017
- My availability is valid through 6/29/17
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$12-$20/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- 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
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
English Literature
Graduated University of Delaware 1990
References
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- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- English
- Essay writing