Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
10+ years of experience caring for:
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)
Adults (18+ years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
-Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (including 3 years of classroom practicum), and Teaching Degree from Western Washington University.
-2 years of YMCA Afterschool Care.
-3 years as Boys & Girls Club Program Director.
-3 years in Outdoor School/summer camp administration.
-2 years of Special Education direct support.
-2 years of YMCA Afterschool Care.
-3 years as Boys & Girls Club Program Director.
-3 years in Outdoor School/summer camp administration.
-2 years of Special Education direct support.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
Nature walks and exploration, visual art projects, STEM projects, storytelling, 1-on-1 sports, board games, building, singing/dancing/performing, reading aloud, cooking/food prep, park excursions.
The most important part about being a nanny...
Meeting the needs and expectations of the parents AND the child.
Showing the child that they are cared for, safe, heard, respected, and valued.
Helping parents feel confident that their child is safe with me, and being supported and challenged in the ways that support lifelong learning and growth.
Showing the child that they are cared for, safe, heard, respected, and valued.
Helping parents feel confident that their child is safe with me, and being supported and challenged in the ways that support lifelong learning and growth.
My experience with special needs children...
I spent a lot of my administrative time specifically supporting children with special needs in emotional regulation, communication, conflict-resolution, and goal-setting.
I have 1 year of experience as a behavioral specialist for the Boys & Girls Club,
And 2 years of experience as a direct support staff for students in specialized SPED facilities.
I have 1 year of experience as a behavioral specialist for the Boys & Girls Club,
And 2 years of experience as a direct support staff for students in specialized SPED facilities.
The most important part about being a nanny...
This will be my first time nannying, I'm looking forward to updating this box when that moment happens!
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