Abby Harding - Hiring in Forest

Babysitter Available in Forest, VA: Abby H.

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$14/hr
3 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Abby Harding im 19 years old. I am in a gap year in college, but I am working towards a degree in art education. I have mostly open availability and several years of experience working with children in different settings, including daycare, coaching, and teaching art. I genuinely enjoy working with kids and strive to be patient, creative, and attentive to their needs.

I currently work as an art teacher at Compass Academy, and I am looking for a job to fill in the rest of the week. I have availability anyday and time except Sunday and Tuesday afternoons.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 6:00am - 6:00pm
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep

Work Experience

3 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

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Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

I have been coaching volleyball at all ages for several years, as well as working at Classical Conversations in a childcare setting. I am an art teacher/substitute teacher at Compass Academy. In addition, I have babysat for friends and family for many years! I also have a few college credits in teaching and child development from Covenant College. I plan to get my master's in art education; however, I am in a gap year for now!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Any art or crafts are a go-to for me; however, I know some aren't into that! I am really good at "Creating our own fun" games, storytelling (ect).

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