Cassie H.     Age 35      Female      Chicago, IL  - 2437 N. Racine   Member ID: 14325  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am currently an 8th grade social studies teacher at Aspira Haugan Middle School in Chicago IL. I am 24 years of age and I graduate from Southern Illinois University with a BA in elementary education. I have worked with children from infants to 8th graders my entire life and enjoy every minute of it. I am seeking a nanny position for the summer of 2013.      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   5 years experience, 3 references Current 8th grade Social Studies teacher at Aspira Haugan Middle School, Chicago IL (August 2012 - June 2013) 3rd Grade Student Teacher, Beebe Elementary School, Naperville, IL (August 2011 – December 2011) Instructed all academic subject areas with the coordination of daily lesson plans to a classroom of 29 gifted, average, and low ability students for sixteen weeks. Utilize a hands-on approach towards various instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and technology. Elementary Education Practicum, East Side Intermediate, Harrisburg, IL (January – May 2011) Planned, directed, and assisted individual and group support in a 4th grade class while enhancing the learning process. Elementary Education Practicum, North Side Primary Center, Herrin, IL (August 2009- May 2010) Assisted and observed two kindergarten classes while providing an emphasis on individual and whole group instruction through age- appropriate instruction. Daycare Teacher, responsible for teaching Kindercare’s philosophy of education for ages 2 – 11 years of age (Summers 2010 & 2011) Education Academy through Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove, IL (August 2006- May 2007) Assisted, observed, and taught in four different classroom settings: special education, bilingual, fifth grade, and first grade classroom. Summer Nanny for the VanDerBosch family in Arlington Heights, IL for five consistent summer (2003-2007)       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: High School, College, Bachelor's Degree, College Child Education Courses  Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL), BS December 2011 Major: Elementary Education K-6 Concentration: Social Science GPA: 3. 63 overall on a 4. 0 scale Buffalo Grove High School (Buffalo Grove, IL), May 2007       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Summer Position   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     Desired Start Date: June 15, 2013  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  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      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I have experience with children of all ages. I am absolutely great with children, I love being around them and they enjoy being around me.        References   Mary VanDerBosch  I nannied her two children for five consecutive summers. I babysat her children often on the weekends as well. I have a great relationship with the VanDerBosch family.      Jan Fling  I student taught in her third grade classroom and created a close bond with her students and her.