Heidi Matthewman - Hiring in Brentwood

Babysitter Available in Brentwood, TN: Heidi M.

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$25/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Children learn best when they feel safe, seen and encouraged. This belief has guided me in childcare and education. I bring a rich mix of professional teaching and hands-on care, including 6 years as a kindergarten teacher, 6 years as a reading specialist and 2 years teaching coding and chess, helping kids grow their literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fun, engaging ways.
Alongside my classroom experience, I have 8 years of babysitting and 5 years tutoring elementary students, plus the life experience of raising my own children, now grown. This has deepened my patience, nurturing approach and ability to connect with kids of all ages.
I am patient, dependable, and creative, and I love providing hands-on, educational activities like arts and crafts, reading adventures and interactive learning games that make every day meaningful. I create a safe, positive environment where children thrive while giving parents peace of mind.
I love pets & am happy to help with them.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)

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

6 years as a kindergarten teacher
8 years as a reading specialist
2 years teaching coding and chess
5 years tutoring elementary students
8 years babysitting
Raised my own children

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children with special needs. Please contact me for details about my qualifications and rates.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I'm highly creative and love providing hands-on activities that are both entertaining and educational:

Arts & Crafts-
Painting, drawing, and coloring
DIY crafts and holiday projects
Learning & Educational-
Reading and literacy games
Math, science, and hands-on experiments
Imaginative Play-
Dress-up and role-playing
Storytelling and puppet shows
Outdoor & Active-
Park outings, nature walks, and scavenger hunts
Trips to pet stores and local kid-friendly spots
Music & Movement-
Singing, dancing, and rhythm games
Cognitive & Strategy-
Chess, puzzles, and brain games

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part of being a nanny is protecting a child’s physical and emotional well-being. I focus on keeping children safe, healthy, and cared for while also making sure they feel heard, supported, and secure. When children feel emotionally safe, they gain confidence, build trust, and thrive both at home and in the world around them.

My experience with special needs children...

Special Ed reading and math private teacher for Learning Lab of Brentwood. I have extensive experience with special needs children being in my inclusive K-1st class and have raised my own child who had ADHD and autism. Please message me for rates for 1:1 educational instruction.

The most important part about being a nanny...

One Halloween, the mom called and said she had to work late and wouldn't be home to take the kids trick-or-treating. I offered to dress the kids and take them myself. I was 20 years old and loved experiencing this like a kid again. It was a joy spending this time with the children.

This became a tradition with these children and I took them trick-or-treating every year, even after I resigned babysitting and had become a full-time teacher.

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