Woodstock, GA
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I spent two years working as a pre-school teacher’s assistant. I had volunteered for a year at a Academy which led to a paid position as a teacher’s assistant. I taught the lesson plans the teacher prepared as well as nurturing and caring for all ages from newborn to pre-K. I loved watching my little “buddies” graduate from the infant room to the One’s, the Two’s and so on. I assisted all the teachers in various classes, and was very well appreciated. I also spent one year volunteering at xx Preschool. That was a great experience but I really prefer working for a family. I found that I really enjoy the emotional rewards of being a trusted extended member of a family, kind of like a favorite Auntie. I like the bonding you get in a family that you can’t get in a school setting. For the past four years, I was a nanny for one family, and in June 2011 I became a “shared” nanny for two families which provided me a full time income. One family has two autistic children who I would take to therapy and work with them on their special needs at home too. Those kids really have opened up since I started to care for them. Unfortunately they just moved to Alabama in December. The other family’s son who I cared for these past four years is now in elementary school and the mom has cut back to part time work, so they don’t need me as much as I would like to work. I am looking for that special family who will regard me as an extension of their parental love and child rearing while they are away. I want to bring my own childhood experiences to another family who sees the benefits that I had as a child growing up with a nanny. I am on time, respectful, trustworthy, loving, patient, and flexible. I am there whenever I am needed, day, night and weekends. I keep the house picked up, do the dishes, and do things that will make it easier for the parents when they come home. I change diapers, make the kids’ meals and bottle feed. I am CPR/first aid certified and I know how to use an Epi pen. I also have a current certified background check.

My personality: mature, fun-loving, creative, positive, encouraging, balanced individual. I began babysitting in middle school. Then I started "nannying" in high school, once I had a car, for a couple who were both lawyers. I would pick the baby and pre-schooler up from their childcare & school and do whatever tasks were on the refrigerator that day. Ex: take them grocery shopping with a list they had provided, pick up dry cleaning, do some laundry, cook them dinner, play games, sing songs, do crafts, give them a bath, read books, put them to bed, etc. I absolutely loved it. I felt like a little mom. In college I babysat for extra money, one summer I was a summer missionary, and every week was different. I did countless Vacation Bible Schools for various churches, Backyard Bible camps, Creative Ministry camps (taught dance, acting, singing, etc), sports camps, music camps, worked in nurseries at church. I pretty much took care of hundreds of children that summer from the ages of birth-8th grade. My master's degree is in Christian Education. I've been a youth minister for middle- high schoolers and worked with college ministry. Through out graduate school I nannied for about 4 or 5 families regularly. They each had different days/times they needed me. It just worked out. Some days I would go to 3 different houses for the couple of hours they needed me. The ages of the children ranged from a couple months old-8th grade. Sometimes one of the family's parents would take trips and I would stay at their house and take care of the kids for a few days while they were away. My approach is to make everything fun and enjoyable, even if it's teaching them how to pick up their toys or wash a dish they ate on. There should always be time for play and being silly and creativity. But, also teach them that having (age appropriate) responsibilities help them to grow daily. I wouldn't say I'm stern, but children tend to respect me and react well when I need to bring to their attention that something they did wasn't a good decision. I do it with love and with the message that I am very proud of the person they are.

I have babysat for multiple families at one time each with multiple children, nannied for twins and triplets, traveled on vacation with families, watched children for full week or weekends while parents were out of town for work, and continue to help friends and family by watching their children when needed.

I have been babysitting since age 13 and grew up working with my mom at our at home day care. This is when I learned the key things to child care, changing diapers, feeding, napping, play time, etc. While in highschool, during the summers I was a nanny for a wonderful family in Kansas prior to moving to Georgia. I grew very close with the family quickly, and they were able to trust me with so much! I taught/teach swimming lessons in Roswell for ages 6 months to adults. This helped me a lot with getting to know a child on a personal level and gaining trust. I currently work in child care at a health club.

I worked as a teacher for 4 yeasrs in Europe. Here In USA I was Au Pair and lived with family who have 5 kids. I drive them to school,help them with homework,played sports with them,cook meals,give them bath. They move to Florida so I start work for other family who haveone baby boy. Pierston was 3 months old when I start to take care for him. My last job was for family who have 4 boys. I work for them for almoust 5 years. They have twens boys(6),7 years old boy and 10 years old boy.The oldest kid is special need kid.I drive them to school,cook for them, go to pool with them,help with homework ,take them to parties and sport practice. I love them a lot but Im going to have baby this month and it will be hard to take care for 4 kids and one more baby. So I decide to find family who have 2 or 3 kids to work for.I will needed family who will be fine with me bringing my own child to work too.

I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. I have babysat children from the age of an infant to the age of 14. My experiences in the past have been very pleasant, exciting, and eventful. I have had the responsibility of cooking dinner, homework, tidying up, playing (inside or out), helping them with learning, picking up the children from school, putting the children to bed, and taking them to weekly activities. I also worked as a summer camp instructor one summer. There were about 30-50 children there that summer. I am a very honest, intelligent, happy, friendly, responsible, loving, caring, patient, well-rounded woman! I get along great with children and have a lot of fun with them. I would love to meet yours!