Samantha C.     Age 38      Female      Olympia  - Durgin Rd.   Member ID: 19291  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi. I am Samantha. I am 28 years old. I am the oldest of 8 children and was homeschooled by my mom from 1st grade through high school. I attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA as a music major and completed 3 years of study. My loves/interest are birds, ancient Greek and Roman art, literature and mythology, symbolism in art, cultures and diversity, children, Flamenco, Ballet and Opera. Activities I engage in are listening to music (Classical, Opera, Jazz, Indie Rock, ethnic), singing, playing the piano, volunteering, bird watching and studying, solving crossword and cryptic puzzles, watching movies and spending time with my family, particularly my 3 youngest siblings and my infant niece. I am a loving, empathetic, open-minded individual and I strongly believe in loving and accepting every person no matter what their race, background, age, sexual orientation, disability or religion is. I believe that discrimination and judgement for any reason is very wrong and injurious. I have a great love of children, especially babies and toddlers and greatly enjoy helping them to feel happy, loved and safe by giving them the physical, mental and emotional care they need. Helping them to learn about their world and watching them grow as the unique individuals they are is amazing. I prefer to spend time with children more than adults and have always had a special bond with little ones, and they with me. I have a natural maternal instinct and an innate understanding of children that makes this bond possible and special.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: No  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: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 3 references For 2 years before college, I worked as a mother's helper and babysitter for 2 families, the children ranging in age from 3 weeks to 9 years. I nurtured them physically, emotionally and mentally through providing meals and snacks, baths and dressing, diaper changing, indoor and outdoor play, music and art time and help with homework. I also did numerous housekeeping tasks. I recently worked as a teacher at an early learning center for 3 years, working with children ages 6 mo. to 5 yrs. I provided full physical care and taught Baby Signs, starting Spanish, beginning math, reading and writing skills, motor skills, art, music, science, nature, shapes and colors. I also taught manners and respectful peer interaction.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, CPR Training, First Aid Training, Some college      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      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: May 19, 2014  Desired Salary: $14/Hour or $2200 - $2400/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I am a loving, cheerful, hands-on caregiver and love to teach children about birds and animals, nature and music. I am a big believer in helping children build up their imaginations and its importance in their lives. I believe in reading with them everyday to promote good cognitive and speech development. I believe in letting them discover art and their personal creativity by letting them enjoy the process rather than focusing on the outcome. And I believe in fostering childrens' independence and teaching them about diversity, kindness and empathy toward others. I hope that you will consider me in your search for a nanny. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have. I look forward very much to hearing from you and providing care for your child(ren).        References   Jessica Huss  Jessica was my supervisor when I worked as a teacher at an early learning center.      Deborah Ketter  I worked for Deborah as a Mother's Helper.