Stephanie W.     Age 36      Female      Lansing, MI  - Stirling ave   Member ID: 13544  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I love children and can not wait for the opportunity to be a parent myself. I enjoy being outdoors and encouraging learning through hands on engagement. A childhood needs to be nourished with a balance of learning and play; in reality they are one in the same. I enjoy art; I love to paint and craft and would enjoy engaging your children in it. I find that creative expression is good for self esteem and encourages individual growth. I work out and pride myself in my healthy lifestyle. You only have one body and it needs to be properly nourished to be effective. I have four dogs and two cats. I love caring for them and playing with them. I have attended college and although I have yet to graduate I did maintain a 4. 0.      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: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Atheist        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 0 references Although I have not been paid to work with children, I have volunteered with my mom at work. She is a head-start teacher for Genesee County Head Start. Working in the classroom with her and at home on projects for her class I have learned how to communicate with children in a kind and encouraging way. I have learned that every child learns differently and grows at their own rate. The key is to be encouraging and adapt to how each individual child learns and plays. Outside of the classroom learning, I have a niece and nephew (3 and 1). I stayed with my sister and her children for several months in 2012 and in doing so I essentially played the nanny roll. I often helped pack diaper bags and carry kids and strollers to help my sister. I helped with getting them dressed, cleaning up after them and bathing.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training  Lansing Community College Aug05-Dec 06, Jan 08-May08 Business Administration University of New Orleans Aug 10-Dec 11 Planning and Urban Studies      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter 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      1 - 2 years      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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: April 25, 2013  Desired Salary: $14/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  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      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed         References   Jen Jutras  Jen is the owner of Lost & Found where I worked part time while I was a student at the University of New Orleans. I have known her since 2010.      Luc Jutras  Luc was a handyman at Rebuilding Together New Orleans where I met him in 2009. I was his coworker at the non profit fall 2009- summer 2010. He referred me to the shop Lost & Found, which is owned by his wife and daughter, for employment while I attended school.