Mara Y - Hiring in Chicago

Babysitter Available in Chicago, IL: Mara Y.

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$20/hr
8 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I grew up in a large family with many siblings, so caring for children has always been a part of my life. I started babysitting in junior high and quickly discovered how much I enjoy working with kids. Now that my own son is off to college, I have more time and would love to spend it helping take care of children again. I have a nurturing personality and connect easily with kids by being patient, supportive, and encouraging. I believe in the importance of creativity and movement in a child’s development, and I enjoy planning activities that keep children engaged—whether it’s through hands-on art projects, imaginative play, or active games that help them grow and explore. I'm also a lifelong learner and believe that we all continue to grow through experience. I value the lessons that come from working with children and appreciate the opportunity to learn from them just as much as I hope to teach and guide them. I am CPR certified and have a background check.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 5:00pm - 12:00am
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR

Other

Car
Light housekeeping
Meal prep

Work Experience

8 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)

More About Me

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

I grew up in a large family with many siblings, so caring for children has always been a part of my life. I started babysitting in junior high and quickly discovered how much I enjoy working with kids. Now that my own son is off to college, I have more time and would love to spend it helping take care of children again. I have a nurturing personality and connect easily with kids by being patient, supportive, and encouraging. I believe in the importance of creativity and movement in a child’s development, and I enjoy planning activities that keep children engaged—whether it’s through hands-on art projects, imaginative play, or active games that help them grow and explore. I'm also a lifelong learner and believe that we all continue to grow through experience. I value the lessons that come from working with children and appreciate the opportunity to learn from them just as much as I hope to teach and guide them. I am CPR certified and have a background check.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Swimming, walking/hiking. crafts, sports, homework, games

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