Brandi F.     Age 35      Female      Honesdale  - Church Street   Member ID: 10707  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am from a small rural town in Pennsylvania, a great place to raise a family with good values. I graduated high school in 2007 and graduated college in 2010 with a Bachelors in Journalism. I have one older sister, and my parents, as well as many cousins and my grandmother in my family. I enjoy reading, sewing, crafts, cooking, sports, exploring outdoors, museums and art. I am learning to play guitar and I like kickboxing. I have experience with kids of many ages, from babies to teenagers. I was a tutor from the 6th grade right through college, specializing in science and english. I was News Editor of my college newspaper for 3 years and worked for Highlights for Children magazine while in college. My philosophy with kids is to keep the busy, but educate while playing. I love educational games as well as getting them into things like sports or art. I have a deep love of education and learning, and I try to bring that to every kid I can. I hope one day to become a parent myself, but for now I am just trying to figure out what the next step in my life will be. I hope to move away from my small hometown and live in a new city.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English, Spanish, Italian    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: No Religion        Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 3 references I have watched my friends kids from a young age, I try and treat them like my own kids. I understand that all families have different values and I would never overstep boundaries that the parents set. I grew up with a strict household with expectations of being a polite, respectful person. I think that sometimes the old fashioned way is best and it shows in some of my values. I love kids, sometimes they need a friend, and sometimes they need a grown up in charge. When it comes to older kids, I have worked as a tutor/babysitter with kids in my neighborhood. They tend to respond well to my attitude; respect me and I will respect you. I also believe that education is beyond the time in school, and I try to bring that to the kids I watch. Whether it's engaging them in sports or reading, art or music, it's important to get them thinking. I loved to read as a kid, so I try to encourage that.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree  Bachelors in Journalism and Political Science.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: December 12, 2012  Desired Salary: $18/Hour or $2600 - $2800/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed