Babysitter Available in Ames, IA: Lori A.
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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.
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
Start: ASAP
Everyday 5:00AM - 12:00AM
Everyday 12:30AM - 9:00PM
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out
Age Groups
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers
Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid
Fluent Languages
English
Other
Car
Light housekeeping
Meal prep
Special needs
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
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
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