Kathryn Swarthout - Hiring in Plattsburgh

Part-Time Nanny Available in Plattsburgh, NY: Kathryn S.

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$20/hr
2 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Katie. I have a very upbeat personality and have been told I have lots of patience. I meet each child at their level and needs, and I treat each day with a clean slate. I am a "hands-on nanny" meaning that I typically engage with the child(ren) instead of just "watching from a distance." I find engaging with the child(ren) allows for a more all-around positive experience and can help boost social and developmental skills (and motor skills depending on the age) as well as keep them from becoming bored.

I have a kiddo myself, a baby that would be joining me.

My hobbies include gardening, walking my dogs, and reading.

I have worked in the school system as an Interpreter/TA with special needs children and as a substitute teacher. I started my journey on this path at 13 as a "mothers helper" to a pair of twins down the street. I then "graduated" to nannying and tutoring in 9th grade and have been doing so since.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 1:00PM - 6:00PM
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Age Groups

Preschoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

Other

Car
Meal prep

Work Experience

2 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Infants (0-11 months)

More About Me

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

Prior to COVID, I was a substitute teacher during the school year. I was an Interpreter/TA for 2 years in a first and second grade classroom. I was a nursery lead during my time in college for the church I attended. I was a camp counselor for a special needs camp in Oklahoma my junior year of college. I helped in the nursery and Vacation Bible School while in High School.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

This varies depending on the age of the child(ren), however indoors I enjoy doing crafts, motor skill development activities like stacking cups or cards, hide and seek, boardgames, reading books and other activities that gets them moving and/or engages their mind. Outdoors I enjoy doing "exploration" where we look around us to discover the wonders of nature looking at bugs and leaves and if they are older then looking up facts about them. I also enjoy kicking or throwing a ball around, supervising play at parks, chalk art on the sidewalk/driveway, etc.

My experience with special needs children...

I have cared for children that are Deaf/hard of hearing, speech/language delayed, and autistic.

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