Lauren R.     Age 35      Female      Pittsburgh, PA  - South 26th Street   Member ID: 19958  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a fun-loving young woman who is excited for an opportunity to be a nanny for the right family. I worked in the Education department at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History while I attended college at Pitt, and it has been the most rewarding job I have ever worked. I loved working with and teaching children in various classes and summer camps, and I can't wait to work with kids again. I believe being around children helps keep the spirit young because of the sense of wonder they have about the world. I have a BS in Information Science from Pitt and am currently employed as a computer programmer. I am interested in making a career change because I have found working with computers is not my passion. I enjoy many different activities during my free time, including baking, cooking, reading, going for walks, bicycling, lifting weights, and, most importantly, spending time with my family. I come from a close-knit family, so I understand the importance of being in a nurturing environment. I hope to one day provide that environment for children of my own, but in the meantime, I would love to contribute to it for another family.      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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 2 references Although I do not have experience as a nanny outside of babysitting while in high school, I did work in the Education department at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History throughout my time attending Pitt. I assisted with classes for home schooled children, summer camp, and overnight programs at the museum, in addition to various other educational programs. I am also a Sunday School teacher at a local church for the three-year-old class. My time working with children so far has taught me that patience is key. I believe that children respond best to positive reinforcement, and I have a positive disposition. I will support creativity and imagination and do everything I can to help whatever child I am working with.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, Bachelor's Degree  Bachelor's of Science in Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Limited/light housekeeping      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: July 26, 2014  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Plant care (indoor)      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      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      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed         References   Joan Batson  I worked with Joan at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. She was a teacher for the Education department, and was also my immediate supervisor at one point. We worked together for three years. I was able to find my position at the Museum as part of my financial aid package through Pitt, so I was forced to stop working there when it was no longer included in my financial aid. I can provide Joan's contact information if required.      Kevyn Reinholt  I currently work with Kevyn at my job as a computer programmer. He can attest to my work ethic and positive attitude. I can provide Kevyn's contact information if required.