Springfield, VA
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I started babysitting when I was 13, shortly after, My nephews came a long and I helped care for them as well, 2004-2006 I worked for a preschool academy with the last 6 months I earned my own class of teaching 15-20 3 and 4 yr olds, I was offered a nanny position in 2006, for a family of 3 girls ages 1,7,8 at the time. With both parents in the army it was temporary for 7 months as they were getting stationed to Germany. In 2008, I began watching a 3 month old little boy and 7 year old little girl. I cared for them up until Sept 11. When the little one began PreSchool. I currently teach the 4 year old class in a private Christian Preschool.

Though I have no formal nannying experience, I have a lot of experience caring for children. As the oldest of six siblings I have had numerous opportunities to take kids to school and activities, prepare healthy meals for families of 8 and help with housework. I have also frequently been called upon to care for children in my neighborhood and community and have been able to perform similar duties. While working as an assistant to Dan Oaks of DVO Enterprises, a recipe software company, I was often called upon to drop his children off at school, activities, haircut appointments etc. This was my favorite part of the job and I was able to cultivate a relationship with his children so that they felt safe and comfortable with me.

I am the 10th of 11 children and have been sitting nieces and nephews since I was about 9. I began sitting for neighbors and people from church by age 12. I have worked with many special needs families and large families. I have just recently decided to pursue a career as a full-time nanny. I am currently with a family, but their need is ending and I am looking for a new family to love and support. My family is willing to be flexible with my schedule if a job comes sooner rather than later.

Most recently I have been a full time nanny for a family of three (3,6 and 9)and an occasional for their cousins as well (6 and 8) I have been baby sitting my two younger sisters and other children since I was about 10 years old. The age ranges have been from 2 to 14 both girls and boys.

My experience has been wonderful as a nanny. I have become part of each family that I have worked for and have become life long friends. I also keep in close contact with each of them and the children & still care for them sometimes.

I have babysat for previous friends with ages ranging from 1 to about 8 years old. I currently teach pre-k at a Church on Saturday night and Sunday morning. I also drove for a center for kids with special needs. I have been employed since 2004 as a school bus driver. I was also a mentor for a few years as well.