Melissa S.     Age 33      Female      Bloomington, IL  - Arrowhead Drive   Member ID: 16533  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   HI. My name is Melissa and I am soon to be a graduate of Illinois State University this December with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences and a minor in English. I love working with children and have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I have been a Sunday school teacher, a teacher's assistant at a grade school, have been volunteering with Big Bothers Big Sisters for the past 4 years, have been babysitting on a regular basis for the past 10 years, and am currently working at a local daycare in the infant room where I have been for over two years. I love reading, arts and crafts, playing outside, going to the park, swimming, going on bicycle rides, and playing dress up and doing make up. I am very outgoing and like to have a fun, yet safe time. I love to let children experience new things, be creative, and use their imagination. I can't wait to become a part of your family and help your children grow, learn, and have a great time.      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   10 years experience, 5 references I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I have been babysitting for numerous families for over the past 10 years. I have also been a Sunday school teacher, a teacher's assistant in a grade school, and I am currently working in the infant room at a local daycare and have been here for over the past two years. I love spending time with kids and helping them grow and learn in a safe environment.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, College, Associates Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I have my Associates Degree and will obtain my Bachelor's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in English in December of 2013. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have over 40 additional hours of training in numerous child care subjects.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: less than 20 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   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: August 04, 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      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      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization