Babysitter Available in Kalispell, MT: Katie S.

$23/hr

2 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I'm 27 years old and live with my partner and 3 dogs. I previously worked at a Boys and Girls Club where I was around kids between the ages of 6 and 18, who come from all different backgrounds. Currently, I do a lot of freelance work from photography, video editing, audiobook narrating, dog walking, and more. Also, I am taking online college classes to obtain my BS in Game Programming & Development.
More about me personally: I love music and playing instruments, I love ALL sorts of animals, I do all sorts of crafts, and I love learning new languages and love to teach others about cultures! I am all around very open-minded and very patient, and thanks to my previous jobs I know how to approach situations gently but firmly, and to be understanding.

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Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Work Experience

2 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

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

In high school, I helped out with elementary ages in Sunday school. Also, there is a large age gap between my younger sisters and I, so I grew up helping out. Currently they are 11 and 16 and I still spend plenty of time with them.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love taking walks, visiting gardens and parks, and finding fun experiences like farm visits, horseback riding, renaissance faires, plays and concerts (ones appropriate for kids, of course, like the symphony!), and so on. I am also crafty and love to find new art projects, especially when they reuse items that are laying around the house or using nature (leaves, twigs, etc).

The most important part about being a nanny...

Meeting the kid(s) at the level they need, while respecting the wishes of the legal guardian(s) is most important to me. I remember when I was a kid I couldn't stand the phrase "because I said so" or when certain things weren't explained. In some situations, if things are urgent, you do what you have to do. But in the average day-to-day life, using the "because I'm the adult" excuse only creates a divide between the adult and the child. Because of that, growing up I felt many adults acted like kids were incapable of learning or not worth their time. Kids are curious and, again while respecting the limits of the guardian(s), I believe in taking the extra time to explain things to them in a way that shows I trust they have the capacity to understand and learn. This can help nurture curious minds that stay willing to learn as they get older. This also helps them have healthier relationships with adults and can build their confidence.