Sharmaine D.     Age 32      Female      Bronx  - 890 Trinity Ave   Member ID: 12291  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello, I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. I am originally from New York City but I moved to Stroudsburg, PA at a very young age. I am someone who loves to work with children as my work experience shows. I enjoy cooking, the Arts, and being outdoors. I also have a love for language as I am trying to learn French and Haitian Creole. I am able to speak conversational Spanish. I am someone who is passionate about bringing stability to socially and economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. I also have excellent communication and teaching skills. I have worked part-time since I was a high school student and earned a reputation for being trustworthy, diligent and reliable. I am someone who believes that if given an opportunity we can all have successful futures, which is why I enjoy working in the human services field. I have worked as a progressive educator for about five years, which has allowed me to earn promotions and professionally grow. During those five years I have also done extensive work in curriculum development ranging in subject from English Language Arts to Sexual Health. My previous work experience has allowed me to make a positive impact in the lives of the youth I have served. I have learned how to act as a liaison between clients and organizations by earnestly seeking ways to maintain communication and positive relationships amongst all parties involved. I have acquired Business Development skills at LAT’RA enterprises for the past six years. By working in the human services field I have obtained experience working with people of different ages and backgrounds. In this field, I am challenged to be creative, enthusiastic, encouraging, and most importantly, patient. My passion for making an impact on the lives of youths is what drew me to apply here.       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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 3 references I have about 5 years of work experience in the field of childcare. My work ranges from after school teaching, tutoring, classroom-based instruction, and babysitting. I have experience working with children that have special needs as well. I have worked with youth between the ages of 6 months to 18 years old.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and English Language Arts. I have received infant, child, and adult CPR training as well as First Aid Training. I also have received Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse training.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: February 27, 2013  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      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      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Kathy Powell Manning  I worked with Mrs. Manning for about 3 years. In addition to my salaried work at Harlem School of the Arts, I worked private babysitting jobs for her daughter.      Leslie Mantrone  I worked at East Side House for about 2 years as a group leader. Ms. Mantrone could attest for my character and work ethic.