Michele T.     Age 50      Female      Fayetteville, NC  - 1336 Bozeman Loop   Member ID: 2097  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 like to describe myself as a very fun, loving, and warm person. I am very patient, compassionate, affectionate, and considerate of children and their families. I enjoy teaching young children the fundamentals of early childhood learning and watching them grow with each passing day. I was meant to be around children and take pride that I am able to say this with the upmost confidence. I believe that my role as a nanny is to make a child's day fun, exciting, and a learning experience. The most important thing for me is for families to feel comfortable with me and to know that I am not here to take over the parent's role, but to simply fill in with the same level of discipline and respectI enjoy being around children. I feel that I am a positive role model and can provide positive and educational learning experiences into a family's home. My childcare style is one that caters to the independence of children. I like to watch children grow by learning from their mistakes. I believe that negative behavior is not to be rewarded, positive behavior is to be acknowledged and disipline is very important in the overall growth and development of young children.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Greek Orthodox        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 5 references I recently moved from Northern New Jersey and have been a preschool teacher for the past eight years. I have also babysat on a regular basis for several of my students after school hours and weekends. My childcare style is one that caters to the independence of children. I like to watch children grow by learning from their mistakes. I believe that negative behavior is not to be rewarded, positive behavior is to be acknowledged and disipline is very important in the overall growth and development of young children.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years   Education/Training: Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  Prior to moving to Fayetteville North Carolina, I was in the process of completing course work to fulfill my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Limited/light housekeeping      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 13, 2008  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      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required