Full-Time Nanny Available in Crown Point, IN: Mary Ellen M.

$22/hr

10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I have spent my entire life working with and caring for children of all ages including those with special needs. I was a dual language educator in formal primary school settings, I homeschooled my two sons through fifth grade, I was a reading interventionist helping struggling readers improve and I privately tutored children with learning difficulties. I also provided evening childcare for ten years and most recently was a nanny for two different families.
I am a positive, energetic, patient, dependable, hard-working and honest individual. I was highly valued by my previous clients as can be seen by the twenty two reviews I received on Sittercity.com - all 5 star.
You can count on me for loving care of your children!
I enjoy getting to know children to discover their likes/dislikes and tailor games and activities accordingly.
English is my first language, but I speak Spanish fluently. I would be more than happy to speak Spanish to your child(ren) - it's the painless way to learn!

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Availability

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8:00am - 7:00pm

Full-time

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Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a nanny?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license

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 most recently as a nanny for two families. Prior to Covid I was a dual language teacher and a reading interventionist in formal grade school settings. I homeschooled my two sons from PreK through fifth grade.
I have taught Spanish to children (ages 4-12) in small groups in my home for eight years.
I also taught Spanish to adults for four years.
I taught Sunday School to children ages 2 through 10 for ten years and assisted in church infant and toddler nurseries for twenty-five years.
In addition to the above, for nine years I provided loving childcare (from newborns to 13-year-olds) in the afternoons and evenings for over twenty different families. I also assisted these families with homework help, laundry, light housekeeping and meal preparation.
I received 5-star ratings from all twenty-two families on Sittercity.com.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Singing, arts and crafts, dress-up, sports, board games, card games, Duplos/Legos, Hot Wheels, dolls, action figures, playing with pets, reading, going for walks, going to the park, to the zoo, museums, etc.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I am enthusiastic about creating a loving, nurturing and fun environment for the children in my care. I feel it is my responsibility to be a positive, encouraging extension of the values that the parents want to impart to their children.
I want the parents to be so comfortable with me as their nanny that they can focus on their work without having to worry about what is happening at home.

My experience with special needs children...

I have worked with and cared for children with Down Syndrome, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, cognitive processing disorders, sensory processing disorders, oppositional defiance disorder, ADD, and ADHD.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My favorite moments are the ones that create a bond - reading a book together, creating a special craft, making up silly songs or even talking through a tough time.
A child's smiles and love really make my heart happy.