Live-In Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Fairfax, VA: Mariam A.

$30/hr

9 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Caring, patient, and reliable caregiver with a decade of childcare experience. I am dedicated to nurturing children's growth, safety, happiness, and socio-emotional health in daily routines that incorporate learning, diverse activities, kinesthetic exercises, and more. As an enthusiastic and curious learner myself I enjoy and welcome the ideas and perceptions of the world through a child's lens. As an elementary school classreoom teacher I have had the opportunity to work with children from various backgrounds, cultures, and demographics and honed my skills in community building and cultivate a strong foundation of equity and inclusion, encouraging children to learn from one another and find similarities where they initially see differences. As a brain trainer I worked one on one with children helping them master their executive functioning skills and implementing intentional activities tailored to the student's needs that help them improve all developmental domains.

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Availability

Start: ASAP

Everyday 7:30AM - 11:30PM

Full-time

Live-in

Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

9 years of experience caring for:

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

I've always enjoyed caring for children and began nannying in college. Later I coached learners on their executive functioning skills. I focused on neurodivergent minds, 2x exceptional, individuals w/ intellectual disabilities, TBI patients, and more.
I attained my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners as well as my professional teaching license.
During the pandemic I was an at home pod teacher helping children w/ e-learning programs & later as a classroom teacher with Arlington County Public Schools.
As an empathetic, enthusiastic, & personable educator I love the curious minds of children & find it contagious. I jump on teachable moments as they occur to help kids broaden their world perception & connect to real life experiences.
I curated my various skills-set through my professional roles and environments. This provides me w/ a unique teaching approach & help children acquire valuable real life skills & advance functions of all developmental domains.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love working with kids in all capacities. My specialty is social emotional learning and I may get the basis of all my classrooms. I find a fulfilling when I can help children navigate conflict, improve communication skills, learn how to take up space & make space for others. I I enjoy carrying out unique and impactful lesson plans cross-connect subjects and allow children to learn together while welcoming different perspectives and finding commonality in their diversity. I love putting together active learning challenges that are usually kinesthetic to master concepts. I also prioritize time in nature and guiding students through yoga and meditation and explaining direct benefits so that they fully understand why we do what we do and at the same time learn how to self-regulate.

The most important part about being a nanny...

In my view, the cornerstone of effective nannying stems from fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment where children feel secure, appreciated, and seen. When children experience emotional support and understanding, they are empowered to grow with confidence, explore their surroundings, and cultivate new skills.
Additionally, I believe that establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with parents is critical. Aligning on routines, expectations, and developmental objectives creates a sense of stability for the child. Ultimately, my role transcends supervision; I strive to be a reliable and positive influence in a child’s everyday life.

My experience with special needs children...

For 6 years I worked as a brain trainer at LearningRx and my clients were 90% neurodivergent learners, others had learning differences or intellectual disabilities. I had many that were twice exceptional and needed support if their executive functioning to reach their potential and demonstrate extensive intelligence while building their confidence.