Maritza V.     Age 64      Female      New York, NY  - 39 Harrison Street   Member ID: 1109  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a Sailing Instructor as well as a Flute Teacher for kids in my free time. I love the outdoors, jogging, yoga, reading, painting, snow skiing, classical music and cooking and I have a strong artistic background. I am very organized, clean, responsible, quiet, non-smoker, and love healthy food. All these talents and qualities make me a dynamic, cultured, fun, reliable and outgoing person, adaptable to any given situation. I am a terrific role model for your child/ren. I believe that children should be addressed with respect and consideration. I believe that their opinions and thoughts should be listened to and valued. For the past year I have been working as a Live in Nanny for two kids in Tribeca and now they are big enough so they don't need a nanny anymore. I am a Sailing Instructor as well as a Flute Teacher for kids in my free time. I love the outdoors, jogging, yoga, reading, painting, snow skiing, classical music and cooking and I have a strong artistic background. I am very organized, clean, responsible, quiet, non-smoker, and love healthy food. All these talents and qualities make me a dynamic, cultured, fun, reliable and outgoing person, adaptable to any given situation. I am a terrific role model for your child/ren. I believe that children should be addressed with respect and consideration. I believe that their opinions and thoughts should be listened to and valued. For the past year I have been working as a Live in Nanny for two kids in Tribeca and now they are big enough so they don't need a nanny anymore.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: Spanish, English, Spanish, German    My Nationality: Colombian  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   3 years experience, 3 references LIVE IN NANNY Nanny for Octavia and Harrison Spelman (11 and 13 yo) (2006 – Present) BABYSITTING Akira and Valentina Stein (3 and 2 yo) (2005 – Present) Louna and Vance Dekker (2004 – 2006) MANHATTAN SAILING SCHOOL, New York (June 2004 - Present) Sailing Instructor Head Instructor for the Teen Sailing Program, the Calhun School & the New York Harbor School, after school sailing programs. Basic Sailing for Adults. NEW YORK HARBOR SAILING FOUNDATION & PROJECT CITY KIDS, INC., New York (November 2004 - Present) Representative Grant seeker. FLUTE TEACHER FOR BEGINNERS, Bogota, Colombia (1985 -1987) New York (2004 -Present) EL PORTILLO SAILING SCHOOL, Bogota, Colombia (1996-2004) Co-Founder, Director & Head Sailing Instructor Coach for the Optimist Colombian Team, winner of Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. Sailing Instructor for beginners in the J12’ and Optimist classes. COLOMBIAN SAILING FEDERATION, Bogota, Colombia (1992-1996) Sailing Instructor Head Instructor of a sailing program for inner city children. NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF COLOMBIA, Bogota, Colombia (1992-1994) Secretary General Coordinator of twenty youth orchestras. COLOMBIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Bogota, Colombia (1990 - 1992) Executive Director PR, special events organizer. NANNY / AU PAIR MAEDCHEN, Munich, Germany (1987 - 1989) Nanny for Anna Falter (8 years old) and Christoph Falter (5 years old). YMCA OF THE OZARKS, St. Louis, MO (1989) International Camp Counselor Counselor for children, young people and families in sailing and arts & crafts. BRANDYWINE YMCA, Philadelphia, PN (1987) International Camp Counselor Counselor for children and young people in arts & crafts. ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL, Bogot?, Colombia (1985-1987) Music Teacher Elementary, middle & high school music teacher.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Graphic Design/Music/Sailing  EDUCATION AMERICAN RED CROSS Community CPR Certificate (September 2005) First Aid Certificate (September 2005) AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION -ASA-, New York, NY (April 2005) Basic Keelboat Instructor Certificate J WORLD THE PERFORMANCE SAILING SCHOOL, Newport, RI (May 2004) Diploma Introduction to Racing SEMMELWEIS UNIVERSITY, Budapest, Hungary (2001) Diploma International Coaching Course -General Conditioning- FUNDAEMPRESA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Bogot?, Colombia (1996) Business Creation Seminar PITTSBURGH UNIVERSITY, Pittsburgh, PN (1991) Culture and Development Seminar on a U. N. E. S. C. O. Scholarship LOS ANDES UNIVERSITY, Bogot?, Colombia (1982 – 1985) BFA, Music JORGE TADEO LOZANO UNIVERSITY, Bogot?, Colombia (1979-1982) BFA, Graphic Design OFF SHORE AND COASTAL SAILING (1993 - 2004) South America, South East Asia, Mediterranean, American East & South Coasts, Caribbean. MUSIKHOCHSCHULE, Munich, Germany (1988-1989) Singer at the Muenchener Bach Chor PUBLICATIONS “Patos al Agua” (Ducks in the Water) Sailing booklet for children, Beginners Level. “R?tmo & Color” (Rhythm & Color), Editorial Norma, Colombia (1994) Music textbook for children, 1st to 5th Grades, Elementary School AWARDS Coach of the Year, Capitol State of Colombia (2001)       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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: June 22, 2007  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided