Sierra Sophia - Hiring in Los Angeles

Babysitter Available in Los Angeles, CA: Sierra S.

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$30/hr
10+ years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Sierra and I've been working with kids over 30 years (maybe longer but I may be dating myself lol). I have a bachelors degree in Child Development from the University of La Verne, as well as a masters in School Psychology. With both degrees I have worn many hats working with kids. I've been the director of a preschool, the head teacher in an infant room, worked with autistic kids (and certified), special needs kids and everything and anything in between. From helping infants with downs syndrome strengthen their core via an exercise ball, to teaching speech delayed kids sign language. I am fortunate that my masters in school psychology, allows me greater knowledge into various learning styles and good insight into observing kids strengths and weaknesses. I sing, I sign, I read, I laugh and most importantly I engage. Kids are 10 percent of the population but 100 percent of the future. Kids are everything!

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Everyday 5:00AM - 11:30PM
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional work
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

References

Jun 2019 - Nov 2023

Derek
"=====PROS===== *Punctual *Flexible *Lots of Experience *Creative *Fun =====CONS===== *Doesn't like staying inside all day *Can get in a rush to clean up after messy activities *Constantly narrating what she is doing as she goes through daily routines *Can be loud"
*Contact information available upon request

Mar 2023 - May 2024

Nicole
"Sierra was great with our newborn when I went back to work. She was very engaging with various activities that were age appropriate. As a first time mom, she really made me feel comfortable leaving my son in good hands. She helped my son sleep throughout the night and showed me the ropes, as a new mom. Luke warmed up to her quickly and I highly recommend her. She helped around the house and made it easy to return home everyday after long work hours."
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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

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

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I love legos. They are very engaging, kids are honing in on creativity and utilizing non labeled items to express themselves. For play, it is a child's safe place. A great opportunity to gain report and go from there. Also you dont really need to talk to use legos. I can, for example play and make sounds solo. Once the child sees how fun and goofy I am, it makes it easier! Kids warm up quickly to me (:

My experience with special needs children...

My minor in graduate studies was special needs. This demographic is the entire reason I wanted to pursue working with kids. I am a certified behavioral analyst. I've worked with almost every type of disability as I've been specializing in special needs for over 25 years (:

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