Raven C.     Age 33      Female      Santa Monica  - Ocean Park   Member ID: 17568  Seeking work as a : Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a recent graduate from San Jose State University received my BA in May 2013, in Child and Adolescent Development. During my last year, I was employed as a Teacher Assistant within a preschool setting; the ages ranged from 12 months to 5 years of age. The classroom I mostly worked in children were 3-4 years of age. Within my job, I was able to create lesson plans and activities that helped children explore and exercise the different developmental stages Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Social. I also had the opportunity to develop curriculum and activities that were age appropriate for their developmental stages. I enjoyed introducing children to art because you can implement a variety of other subjects such as math and science within art. I have also had volunteer experience with elementary aged children, whether that be as a camp counselor, assisting the teacher in the classroom or acting as a mentor. At the moment I live at home with my mom and brothers. In my spare time I love to write poetry, read, be artistic and creative, spend time with friends and family, visit art museums, drink coffee and tea, bake and cook, take photos, and watch movies.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Spiritual - Not Religious        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 2 references For the past year I worked within the Child Development Center as a Teacher Assistant within a Preschool-aged classroom, a majority of the children being 3-5 years of age. At times I also had the opportunity to assist within the infant and toddler rooms. This job helped me to gain a more personal and in-depth viewpoint on what it means to act as an advocate to a child. My job consisted of being familiar with the NAEYC, ECERS, the Reggio Emilia Approach, promoting of diversity, assisting in activities, lunch preparation and naptime. This job also assisted me in being able to approach confrontational situations, adapt to a variety of different temperaments and developmental levels. I also assisted in curriculum planning in subjects Mathematics, Music, Art, Circle Time, and Literacy.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, twins, triplets   Education/Training: College, Bachelor's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      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: October 17, 2013  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Will work with up to: Three children  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      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Dust/Vacuum entire house, minumum weekly frequency      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Event and entertainment planning and organization         References   Jane Zamora  • During my year within the Child Development Center, I learned a variety of approaches when it comes to teaching children. Throughout my time here as a teacher assistant such duties that I had were supervising children, activity set-up, lunch preparation, reading to children, playing with children, assisting head teacher. The children I worked with ranged from ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age.      Cheri Reaves  • During my years at San Jose State University I was able to build a personal relationship with Professor Reaves. She was by far one of the most passionate, intellectual, and caring professors I met. Not only did she provide me with the knowledge and skills as to how an educational provider should interact and assist parents and families, but she as well provided me with wisdom when it comes to dealing with unexpected stressors that come into life. She always believed in me and stressed "To never give up".