Babysitter Available in Rhodes, IA: Lori A.

$15/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Lori. I have two grown children. They no longer need mom, like they used to. So I am free to work with other children.

I am a licensed teacher. I am licensed to teach students from Preschool to 8th grade. I have more than 20 years of child-care experience. I also have a lot of experience with children and adults who have special needs which includes: speech issues, children on the Autism Spectrum, delays with cognitive, gross motor & fine motor skills, and I do know basic sign language.

In addition to being a teacher for 18+ years, I have tutored students from Preschool through college students on a very wide variety of subjects. So helping with homework is not a problem.

For 12 years I worked as a Head Start (Federally Funded Preschool). I can make almost any book fun or very interesting. I love make crafts, singing & dancing, as well as teaching yoga to any child old enough to walk.

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Availability

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Everyday 5:00am - 12:00am Everyday 12:30am - 9:00pm

Full-time

Part-time

Occasional work

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Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

CPR certified

First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special-needs experience

Work Experience

10+ 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)

Adults (18+ years)

More About Me

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

I have worked the last 17 years years as a teacher in Iowa and Missouri. For the last 10 years taught Head Start in Newton. Before that job, I taught two years of Head Start in Marshalltown. I have also volunteered with my children's youth group. I have been the volunteer coach on both my son's baseball team and my daughter's swim and softball team. Along with playing almost all female sports during my school career I had a Iowa Coaching Authorization. However, it expired on a different schedule than my teaching license. I have also coached four years of elementary basketball in Missouri. Additionally, during work during the summer I work as a camp director and Head Teacher.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor activities I enjoy doing with the children are: sensory play like writing in shaving cream, making homemade play-doh, making different types of art projects like collages, 3-D sculptures, mobiles, playing in sand, birdseed, or

The most important part about being a nanny...

Helping the children and babies meet their milestones at the correct ages. Providing consistent care and clear expectations. Plus having fun with the children!

My experience with special needs children...

I am a certified Early Childhood Special Education and Elementary Special Education Teacher.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Before this year I have never been a nanny. However, my favorite teacher moment was teaching parents to use the correct names o: shapes, letters, numbers, colors, and 3-D shapes. One day tha father of one of my student's asked why I used the word rhombus? I explained that I use the correct terminology because I am building the mildren's foundational geometry and mathematics skills. By teaching the children the common vocabulary they are just a little ahead of children who didn't get to attend Head Start or preschool. Also, teaching common vocabulary that students will use in the future, I am building great background knowledge.

My other favorite teacher moment was when we celebrated excellent behavior, with a "Paint Party". I read my favorite children's book: I Ain't goin' to Paint No More by: Karen Boughmont. Before the book was finished, almost every parent was sitting on the carpet with their child focused on the book. It was a very rewarding