Valerie K.     Age 67      Female      Spencerville  - 12549 W. Union Rd.   Member ID: 11472  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   To Whom It May Concer, I am wanting to relocate to Los Angeles, California as my children and grandchildren are in that area. I am now living in Ohio, but wish to move soon. For the past 20 years I have been teaching but have decided not to teach any longer and am looking for another position. As a teacher I cared deeply for my students, and worked extra time to make my teaching exciting and fun. I used drama as one of my tools to do this. I now teach online for Grand Canyon University and do this from home part time. While home I also sew various projects, some for clients, some for myself. I read in the evenings and take care of my family in my spare time. My son is now grown and no longer needs my attention and my husband and I have agreed that I would live in California. He will be joining me at some future date when jobs are available for him. My love has been costumes for the theater over the years. I have recently begun working in this area again and will continue to in my spare time. I love creating anytihng with material. I have worked in theaters in the past and also done a few movies and comercials in the past and hope to again. At one point in my life I worked as a home care assistant nurse. I went into people's home and cared for their needs. Sometimes medical, sometimes housecare, or most anything needed. I am sure these skills will be a positive aspect for this position. Valerie      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    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 4 references First I raised my own four children and while doing this babysat many children in my home. When my children were older I began my teaching career in a day care caring for infants, and substitute teaching in other age groups. I then began teaching elementary and went on to Jr. H. and H. S. I also worked in day care a few other times in my life when between teaching jobs.      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: Master's Degree  My Master's is in Education/Special Education. I have taught Special Education for 5 years in public schools and 7 months in a private school for students with autistism. I now teach teachers that are gaining their Master's in Special Education and a Special Education Credential.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   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: January 12, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Timmy Valentine  Costume Designer, Little Theatre on the Square I worked with Timmy on The Buddy Holly Show with the Little Theatre on the Square and also on some costumes for the show Spamelot. I worked as costumer assitant and as stitcher and wardrobe.      John Stephens  Executive Director, Little Theatre on the Square John hired me and supervised some of my work at the Theatre on the Square.