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Catherine W. |
Age 31 Female Summerville - 100 Pullman Ave |
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Member ID: |
16539 |
Seeking work as a : |
Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper |
Position Type: |
Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time |
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Hello.
My name is Catherine W., and I would love the opportunity to care for your child(ren). I am newer to the area but don't let that fool you. I have a strong passion for children and have been working with them for almost eight years. I have worked with children as young at six weeks and tutored children as old as 17 years of age. I have worked one on one with children; babysitting, nannying, tutoring and I have also worked in a childcare setting. I am currently in school for early childhood education and business administration with a goal of opening a learning based childcare center. I have a very bubbly outgoing personality, I am very flexible and I love to learn new things. I love hands on activities, art projects, being outdoors and reading. I am CPR, first aid and AED certified by the Red Cross in the state of Michigan. I do have my own means of transportation as well. I have reference letters from previous families if you are interested in copies. Hopefully I can be the perfect fit for you and your family. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Most appreciated,
Catherine W. |
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Valid Driver's License: |
Yes |
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Has a Vehicle: |
Yes |
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Can Swim Well: |
Yes |
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Smoking Status: |
Non-Smoker |
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Comfortable with pets: |
Yes |
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Languages spoken: |
English, English |
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My Nationality: |
American |
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Background Check: |
Willing to obtain |
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Eligible to work in the U.S.: |
Yes |
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Civil Status: |
Single |
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Religion/Spiritual Practice: |
Christian |
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Work Experience & Education Background |
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7 years experience, 3 references |
I have a strong passion for children and have been working with them for almost eight years. I have worked with children as young at six weeks and tutored children as old as 17 years of age. I have worked one on one with children; babysitting, nannying, tutoring and I have also worked in a childcare setting. I have worked with a small handful of children with autism and know how to adjust accordingly for the child's needs. I discipline using "time outs" and I know some basic sign language for younger children. I love hands on activities, art projects, being outdoors and reading. I think art and reading are two of the most important tools to teach young children. Not only do they learn new things, but they use their imagination and creativity to help shape who they are going to be. Manners are a big priority as well. I have a very bubbly outgoing personality, I am very flexible and I love to learn new things. I am currently in school for early childhood education and business administration with a goal of opening a learning based childcare center. |
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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
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Education/Training: |
High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses |
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I am currently attending Schoolcraft Community College in Livonia Michigan online. I will have my associates in art and liberal arts this winter semester. I also am continuing to pursue a CDA, a degree in early childhood education and also business administration. I plan to open a hands on learning childcare center. |
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Seeking work as a : |
Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper |
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Position Type: |
Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time |
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Work Hours: |
40 - 50 hours/week |
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Position Duration: |
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1 - 2 years
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greater than 2 years
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As Long as Needed
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Childcare Duties: |
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Cooking
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Light Housekeeping
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Running errands
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Preparing meals
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Transporting children
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Children's Laundry
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Limited/light housekeeping
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Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests
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Ironing children's clothing as needed
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Children's baths and dressing
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Help with homework
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Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)
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Packing Children's lunches
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Mending Children's clothing as required
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Planning activities for the children
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Desired Start Date: |
August 04, 2013 |
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Desired Salary: |
$12/Hour or Negotiable salary |
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Will work with up to: |
Three children |
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Will travel with the family: |
Yes |
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Will care Special Needs Children: |
Yes |
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Housekeeping Duties: |
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Keep a grocery list
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Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed
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Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours
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Feed pets during work day as directed
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Walk dog and/or pet care
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Plant care (indoor)
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Family laundry
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Grocery shopping regularly as directed
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Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency
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Sweep kitchen floor daily
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Mop Kitchen floor weekly, minumum weekly frequency
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Run/Empty dishwasher daily
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Empty kitchen trash as required
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Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed
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Danielle R |
Reference letter from Danielle R, Maybury Childcare. Reason for termination: Moved out of state.
To Whom It May Concern,
Catherine has been employed at Maybury for almost two years. In that time, I have come to know her as a kind, caring individual. She comes to work every day with a smile on her face. She is always energetic and eager to help in any way she can. Catherine is the ideal employee for any employer because she does her job each and every day to the best of her ability.
She is absolutely wonderful with the children and has formed a strong bond with her students. I have seen her work with every age group from infants to school age and she adapts quickly and gets the children to respond to her immediately. I am completely comfortable when Catherine is working in the classroom. I know without hesitation that things will be done right. She does not cut corners; she does what is asked of her and then some.
Catherine possesses a kind of “with-it-ness” that cannot be taught but is extremely valuable in the workplace. She sees that things need to be done and she gets them done. She notices if a child is doing something that could cause them harm and she takes immediate steps to stop it from happening. She uses her common sense to make decisions quickly.
Her talents and positive characteristics don’t just end with the children. She has taken it upon herself to come early and stay late to improve the building. She makes bulletin boards, paints posters and makes the classrooms so much more welcoming and inviting.
She is very valuable here and will be greatly missed. I can say without hesitation that she would make an excellent contribution to any work environment.
Danielle Rohlfs
Director, Maybury Childcare
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Melissa S |
Reference letter from the Steinkamp family. Reason for termination: Moved out of state.
To whom it may concern,
We are writing this letter to recommend Catherine W. for any position where she would be responsible for caring for
children. Any employer would be hard-pressed to find a better employee than Catherine. In the year that we have
known Catherine, she has become part of our family. Attending family functions and going on local outings with us and
she is wonderful company.
Catherine began watching our three children; Logan (3), Paige (3), and Averi (1) at the local daycare where she was
employed. It did not take long for us to see that she was a favorite with all of our children there. She was always alert to
both their general care needs (eating, temperament, health) as well as their social and emotional growth (new
milestones reached, favorite activities, coordinating home and daycare implementation of tasks). With how impressed
we were with her we asked her to begin watching our children at our house as events came up on nights and weekends.
While watching our children at our home Catherine always arrived on time or early. Our children were always ecstatic to
see her and were never upset when we left. During her time at the house she always would keep them engaged with
special art projects, games and outdoor play. When we would arrive at home at the end of the evening Catherine always
had things cleaned up better than when we left it. If there were any special instructions she always followed them to the
letter. The biggest sign of her success would be when we spoke to our children after she babysat for them. They happily
would tell about all of the fun things they did which was further affirmation of what a great job she had done.
Of Catherine's many strengths, her greatest is her true interest in working with children and establishing what is best for
them. With our 3 children being so young and so close in age they can definitely be a lot to manage at times. Catherine
always was prepared with age appropriate activities and the flexibility to manage them under an ever changing
environment. She always balances the needs of the group with the specific needs of each child to make sure everyone is
happily engaged in the current task. Catherine is also extremely responsible. Her common sense approach to dealing
with situations as they come up has left us both with the highest confidence in her ability to safely care for our children
both in our home and at different local activities. She always conducts herself professionally, respects confidentiality,
and is able to connect with children of all ages.
I believe that our daughter Paige said it best when she told us "Ms. Catherine is not our babysitter, she is our family. "
We are so sad to be losing Catherine but certainly understand her move to continue to pursue her career path in child
education and care. After all, her determination to continue to improve and grow in her knowledge is part of the reason
we love her so much in the first place. She is irreplaceable, and I sincerely hope she is able to obtain whatever position
she is applying for. Her reliable, caring, attentive and engaging personal traits would make her an asset to any employer.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you would like any additional information. We are happy to
share how wonderful Catherine is. I am confident you could not find a better employee.
Sincerely,
Kurt & Melissa Steinkamp
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