Charissa T.     Age 33      Female      Bedford  - Hillcrest Avenue   Member ID: 13442  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   Imagine growing up in a family of seven AND being the middle of your siblings. Yes, we were a busy family, but I learned a lot from them. Throughout my teenage years I stayed busy in just about every activity. My main niche was in cheer & dance, theater, and academics, while working as a part-time nanny and at an ice cream shop. During my years at Northwestern College (Iowa), I continued to stay busy by working in Campus Ministry, as an RA, leading the cheer team, and choreographing dances. Because I love working with kids, I chose to major in Elementary Education and after graduation in May, I will be certified to teach elementary classes as well as K-12 Special Education. In my free time, I like to stay busy reading, crafting, getting to know people, and staying active. In the past few years I have been able to travel and do mission work through Northwestern; last summer I worked with Afghan and Persian refugees in Europe. When working with kids, I like to make them laugh and find "teachable moments. " For instance, a child once wanted to make something for her mother and decided to give up halfway through. We talked about her mother's reactions to a half-completed gift and a finished one. Through the conversation, the girl decided to follow through with her mother's gift. Every now and then a movie, show, or video game is alright for kids, but I prefer to stay active with crafts, games, and mini trips.      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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 2 references Like many teens, I have spent plenty of hours babysitting for families in my area. In college, I continued to work with kids by volunteering at an organization called The Bridge and for church groups. At present I am employed working for The Respite Connection, providing respite care for a family with two sons with Autism. When caring for children, I like to keep things upbeat, fun, and interesting while staying consistent with the parents' routines and expectations. In the past, we have played games, made forts, imagined impossible scenarios, and gone for walks. I love to explore and find new things, especially with children (they find everything interesting. ). I am a quick learner and a hard worker.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree, College Child Education Courses  I have been educated in both public and private schools. Most of my schooling was in a small-town public school. After high school I attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Northwestern provides a liberal arts education, so I have taken courses in many studies while working towards my Elementary Education degree. Upon graduation in May I will also hold a teaching license in Elementary Education with a certification in K-12 Special Education (Instructional Strategist: I).      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 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   wiling to discuss other needs as well   Desired Start Date: July 01, 2013  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Three 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      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Jana Haglund  Dave and Jana Haglund have two sons with Autism. I met them and began working respite care for them in January 2013. At present, I still work with their family.      Lacy Rowan  For a few summers spanning high school and college, I was a part-time nanny for Dustin and Lacy Rowan and their three children. The job was handed down to my sister because she could better serve the family as I was away at college.