Kelly H.     Age 37      Female      Bronx  - Olinville   Member ID: 13114  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a 24 year old female. I am 25 Puerto Rican, 25 Cuban, and 50 African American. I have been working with children for the past 8 years. I have worked in an after school setting as a Group Leader, a special needs school for Pre Schoolers as a Teacher assistant, I also worked in a residential program as a Child Care Worker (dealing with students who have emotional, behavarial, and learning disabilities). My mother is a foster parent. She has fostered a lot of children with many different special need issues. As you can see I love working with children. I have had other opportunities to switch fields but I can't see myself doing anything else. I have a very good heart. I tend to put other people's needs before my own. I have a lot of patience. Dealing with children for as long as I have you have to have patience. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   8 years experience, 5 references OBJECTIVE: To gain experience in a professional environment leading towards a career in human services. EXPERIENCE: Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation Bronx, New York Tutor 9/11 – Present ▪ worked with students in medium sized groups of 5-10 to help develop their basic reading, writing, and math skills ▪ helped individual students prepare for spelling and math exams ▪ filled out evaluations and homework charts to make note of each students’ progress New York Institute for Special Education Bronx, New York Teacher Assistant 9/11 – Present ▪ helped the teacher maintain a supportive learning environment that was often used as a model for other classroom ▪ worked with fellow team members to evaluate children’s progress and recommend appropriate learning plans ▪ participated in all training and in-service opportunities to maintain a high standard of educational excellence ▪ entrusted to manage the classroom in the teacher’s absence Child Care Worker 11/09 – 9/11 ▪ supervised children who have learning/behavior disabilities. ▪ monitored children’s behavior. ▪ assisted children in Adult Daily Living, such as: eating, showering, oral hygiene, helped prepare their bed, packing and unpacking clothes. ▪ escorted the children to and from school. ▪ helped the students with their homework. ▪ supervised the students during dinner and snack. ▪ escorted them to their extra-curricular activities during the day. Neighborhood Initiatives Development Corporation Bronx, New York Group Leader (Afterschool Program) 5/07 – 11/09 ▪ supervised children with homework and daily afternoon activities. ▪ lead group activities such as: Recreation, Performing Arts, Kidz Lit, and Math Lit. ▪ supervised Junior Group Leaders, Americorp, and YEP. ▪ prepare daily supplies for following day. ▪ spoke to parents at dismissal time or via telephone with questions or concerns. ▪ ensure children are signed out by authorized parent/guardian at dismissal time. Junior Group Leader (Afterschool Program) 9/03 – 4/07 ▪ assisted Group Leader with supervision of children ▪ assisted children with homework ▪ assisted Group Leader with daily group activities.       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 1 - 2 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children   Education/Training: College  Bronx Community College September 2006 – Present Major: Human Services CUNY Preparatory Transitional High School September 2005 – June 2006 GED Diploma       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      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: March 30, 2013  Desired Salary: $13/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 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)      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required