Valerie Shafer - Hiring in St. Petersburg

Full-Time Nanny Available in St. Petersburg, FL: Valerie S.

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$25/hr
7 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I am 53 years of age. I have two grown children and a husband of 29 years.

I have been in the field of childcare for 37 years. Throughout these years I have been a nanny for 4 families, a Governess, I have owned 3 private Montessori preschools, became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2015- where I worked strictly with children who had autism and additional special needs, have been providing ABA therapy for 4 years, and operated a Montessori Integrated Preschool in Indiana from dorn2 years before moving to Florida.

I work with children because I thoroughly enjoy them! I learn from them, and the rewards in teaching are priceless. I am passionate about working with children and feel that I have patience, understanding and with 35 years of experience, and a lot to offer your family.

I am flexible with my schedule, and have a positive energy, a creative mind and a bubbly fun personality! Thank you for taking time to read my bio!!

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Availability

Start: ASAP
Weekdays 8:00am - 5:00pm
Live-out

Age Groups

Preschoolers
Grade-schoolers

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Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified

Other

Own transportation
Meal prep

Work Experience

7 years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

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

I have been teaching for 23 years, and all ages, from birth-adolescents. I’ve taught neurotypical children, as well as those with special needs. I’ve worked with children in home, school, and clinical settings.

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

Activities I enjoy with children are not limited to.. play, crafts, gardening, reading books, cooking and going on walks learning about nature. I’m a natural with children and find so many opportunities to teach them as well.

The most important part about being a nanny...

Protecting, teaching, and caring for children . Becoming part of the family.

My experience with special needs children...

I have been working with special needs children for 10 years. I became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2015..

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most touching moment for me was when I was receiving invites to personal events- birthdays, weddings, and sporting events that made me realize I was “family” -not just an employee. As a nanny you become one of the family which builds a firm relationship and foundation with everyone!

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