Gina K.     Age 41      Female      Milwaukee, WI  - 222 West Hampton Avenue   Member ID: 1421  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a teacher. I love working with young people and doing so in anyway, shape, or form is using my education. I take being a nanny very seirously in the fact that parents are intrusting to my care their children and I am responsible for much of their personal growth and learning and individuals. I have experience working with children with special needs and I very much enjoy the challenges and joys of working with them. with any child. I have 6 years of nanny experience and I have a college education. a great combo. I believe in good communication between nanny and parents for a successful and happy home. I am very easy going. I like to do what the children like to do. I love taking them places outdoors, playing board games, doing activies, and baking. I like the children to feel comfortable and me and I around them. I am responsible and reliable, well organized and trustworthy. I communicate well with both children and parents.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   6 years experience, 4 references I worked for a family full time for the past 6 summers as their nanny. They have 3 girls now ages 6, 9, 11. The middle child has autism so I also worked as her tutor for 2-3 hours a day. I enjoyed taking the girls to the park, library, swimming, summer camp and I enjoyed playing games, dolls, baking, and being outdoors with the children. I developed a very close relationship with the entire family and all three girls were in my wedding this past June.      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   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I have a BS in Elementary Education with an emphasis in English. I am a certified and licensed teacher K-6 with a specialty for English grades 5-8. I attended and graduated from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: 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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: July 31, 2007  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/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      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed