Shaha S.     Age 51      Female      Des Plaines  - 1874 Pine Court   Member ID: 15095  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am very energetic, honest and love working with children. I have worked as a Montessori teacher for a class of 2 to 4 year olds. I have experience working with children for many years. I am very neat and tidying up after the children is not a major task for me. I am very creative, nurturing, and sensitive to the varying needs and demands of children, I have a good sense of humor, I am patient and understanding. Making sure the children are happy, contented and taken care of without any short comings, is one of my skills. I don't consider it a challenge its something I love doing. Helping children grow, explore and learn about life, the positive responses and appreciation I receive from a child is a reward which is priceless. I love children and to make sure that they are happy, and that they know they have someone who they can depend on, who will be there to give them a hug when they need it and make sure everything goes smoothly. I love travelling, cooking, arts and crafts. My role is to provide support to the family by serving as a loving, nurturing and trustworthy companion to the children.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Tamil and Sinhala    My Nationality: Sri Lankan  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Spiritual - Not Religious        Work Experience & Education Background   6 years experience, 3 references I have worked with a class of two to five year old kids. For the past one and half years I have been working for a family in Park Ridge taking care of two kids. I love children and for me it's not a job or a task it's something I love and enjoy doing.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, College Child Education Courses  I have a bachelors degree in Law and I have a certificate in paralegal studies.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: July 08, 2013  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I am a trained Montessori teacher and I have a certificate in early childhood.        References   Jen Parlatore  I worked with a family in Park Ridge for one and half years looking after two kids. The only reason I am looking for a new job is because the family I worked for relocatef to Seattle and I miss the kids a lot. I have a reference letter and will provide it at interview.      Shazna Khalid  I worked in a Day Care called Little Giggles in Chatsworth, California. I helped out and took care of babies, toddlers and after school kids who were 5 to 8 year olds.