Elizabeth D.     Age 42      Female      Lansing  - Broadbent   Member ID: 13219  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am an active and energetic 31 year old from Lansing, MI. I am a kind, honest, caring Midwestern woman that has dedicated my career to working with at-risk youth in the Lansing and Greater Grand Rapids area. I studied Psychology and Sociology at Grand Valley State University, earning two Bachelor of Science degrees. I love to cook and enjoy making creative and healthy/nutritious dishes that delight the palate. I have an amazing and supportive family as well as friends. I am a woman with integrity and treat people with love and respect, looking for rewarding and meaningful job that fosters healthy development and growth to individuals serviced. Currently I am a substitute educator in Kent, Eaton and Ingham school districts for all subjects, grades levels and types of learners/students. I enjoy working in eclectic, urban and diverse settings that are fast-paced and challenging. As a life-long knowledge seeker, I am always looking for new opportunities to experience life to the fullest, finding enrichment opportunities specifically with art and music and other forms of human expression. I also enjoy volunteering with various events in my community such as Relay for Life events with the American Cancer Society, the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts, Youth advocate, etc. If you are looking for a down to earth, passionate personality that is genuine and caring, then I look forward to speaking to you.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Spanish    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   10 years experience, 4 references I have worked with children since I was 18 years old. I was a lead teacher for the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids Child Development center, planning, organizing, and implementing enrichment activities as well as providing for overall care of program participants. I was a site coordinator for after school and summer recreation and enrichment programming for Lansing Parks of Recreation, Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Recreation Reaps Rewards program and for Grand Rapids Montessori grades Kindergarten through 8th grades. I also was a direct care counselor for a public, non-profit organization D. A. Blodgett-St. John's with abused and neglected youth 6-18 years of age in an open residential treatment program. For the same organization, I was a Community Living Supports aide, caring and working with developmentally delayed and severely troubled youth.      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: High School, Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses, Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certified  Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology from Grand Valley State University in Allendale and Grand Rapids, Michigan. I also attended the Culinary Institute of Michigan for an Associates in the culinary arts.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed      Summer Position   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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: May 01, 2013  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $3000 - $3200/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  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      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      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization