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Nanny & Babysitter in Chicago
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Mary Jo J.     Age 41      Female      Chicago, IL  - Irving Park/Elston
 
Member ID: 14085 
Seeking work as a : Babysitter or Tutor 
Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time 
 
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  About Me
 
I am the youngest of five children, which gave me plenty of babysitting experience because I have 11 nieces and nephews. I have worked in schools in both the US and Haiti (where I was a teacher and volunteer for several years) and now work a full time job in Evanston, IL as an Education and Basic Literacy Manager. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Public Service Management. Although I am working full time, I am looking for some regular babysitting positions in the evenings and on the weekends while my husband is at work. I have a 2013 Toyota Rav4 and am willing to use it for babysitting jobs. Of course, I will take care of my own transportation to and from the home. Ideally, I would like to meet with the family before I come to babysit for the first time. I am happy to babysit newborns through teenagers. I have worked with children of all ages and am comfortable with them. I am a Mandatory Reporter and have done several trainings and courses on Child Protection throughout my years in education. A child's comfort and safety are the most important things to me. I love being outside, going for walks, playing sports, and doing art projects. I am compassionate, patient and love to laugh. As a Chicago native, I am very familiar with the city and suburbs. 
 
 
Valid Driver's License:
Yes 
Has a Vehicle:
Yes 
Can Swim Well:
Yes 
Smoking Status:
Non-Smoker 
Comfortable with pets:
Yes 
Languages spoken:
English, Haitian Creole 
 
My Nationality:
American 
Background Check:
Yes 
Eligible to work in the U.S.:
Yes 
Civil Status:
Married 
Religion/Spiritual Practice:
Roman Catholic 
 
 
  Work Experience & Education Background
 
9 years experience, 3 references
I taught and ran childcare programs for children in Haiti for two years through a program where I was a full-time volunteer. We spent time working with neighborhood children who were out-of-school and did tutoring so that the children would have a safe place to learn. During my time in Haiti, I also regularly volunteered at an orphanage for sick and abandoned babies. After my first two years in Haiti, I returned to Chicago to pursue my Master's degree. While working on my degree, I was the Director of Marketing and Enrollment at a Catholic School in the Logan Square neighborhood. In my tenure at the school, I oversaw after school programs, a mom and tots playgroup and helped to host school parties and events. Once I was finished with my Master's degree, I returned to Haiti in 2010 after the earthquake and worked as an education manager for a large, well-known non-profit organization. I enjoyed working with children as both a teacher and school administrator. In addition to my work experience, I also work as a reading tutor two days a week. On a personal note, I am the aunt to 11 nieces and nephews and have helped care for them since the days they were born. (Literally, my sisters would call me on the first night they came home and I would be there at 5am the next day so they could sleep. ) 
 
 
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  
Education/Training:
High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree 
Master's Degree-Depaul University, 2011 (Masters of Science, Public Service Management) Bachelor's Degree-Loras College, 2004 (Bachelor of the Arts, Political Science) High School-Loyola Academy, 2000 
 
  Job Preferences
 
Seeking work as a :
Babysitter or Tutor 
Position Type:
Live-Out, Part Time 
Work Hours:
less than 20 hours/week 
Position Duration:
   As Long as Needed
 
   Occasional/As Needed
 
Childcare Duties:
   Cooking
 
   Running errands
 
   Preparing meals
 
   Transporting children
 
   Children's Laundry
 
   Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests
 
   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:
April 29, 2013 
Desired Salary:
$13/Hour 
Will work with up to:
Four or more 
Will travel with the family:
No 
Will care  Special Needs Children:
Yes 
Housekeeping Duties:
   Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours