Tamara Pagan - Hiring in Chicago

Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Chicago, IL: Tamara P.

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$28/hr
5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

Hello,

I’ve been nannying for 5 years and babysitting since I was 17. As a mom to a 6-year-old who loves sports, especially baseball and hockey, I bring both experience and passion to caring for children. I was raised on the Northside of Chicago and still reside in a northside neighborhood. (Go Cubs) I began nannying in a nanny share with two infants, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and I love working with multiple children. Over the years, I’ve cared for up to 6 kids at once. I consider myself a Montessori nanny, encouraging kids to be independent and introducing basics like sign language, Spanish, and French. For infants, I create activity bags using high-contrast colors to engage their visual development. I focus on teaching patterns, number, and letter recognition through fun activities, including crafts, circle time, and outings. I’m passionate about fostering a love for learning in a nurturing, active environment.

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 8:30AM - 5:00AM
Full-time
Live-out

Age Groups

Infants
Toddlers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License
CPR
First Aid

Other

Car
Light housekeeping

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

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

Outside of nannying I have volunteered at my son’s school and taught basketball to 30 4-6 year olds. That was definitely an experience but I was happy I taught some kids how to shoot the ball into the hoop!

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Indoor:
Tummy time
Circle time (reading, counting, singing songs)
No mess finger painting (infants)
Hide and seek
Painting
Fun crafts
Puzzles
Listening to music
Imagination play. (Vet, dentist, grocery store clerk)
No Bake Baking.

Outdoor:
Museums
Library
Play dates
The Grocery store
Parks/playgrounds
Zoo
Nature museum
Indoor kids playgrounds
Classes

The most important part about being a nanny...

I love caring for kids and I really do love teaching them. The hugs I recieve at the end of my shifts always make me feel so appreciated by my littles and that I’m doing something right. I truly enjoy being a nanny there hasn’t been a time where I’ve not wanted to come into work and provide care.

The most important part about being a nanny...

I love teaching toddlers how to put together the letters in their name. It’s a proud moment for me and them when they run and tell their parents how to spell their name, how many letter they have in their name. I also enjoy tummy time milestones it’s hard work and sometimes comes with grumpy moments from an infant but it’s also a proud moment. Teaching them to walk is the best as well!!!

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