Christine V.     Age 41      Female      Glendale, NY  - 7548 60th lane   Member ID: 2200  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Well I am a free spirit. I believe the only way to enjoy life is to have fun. You should be happy in what you do & who your with. Kids are that happiness in my life. Whenever I am upset I can look at a kid & realize there is so much more to live for. I am a big kid at heart. I always seem to be around children. I have a big family with lots of kids & friends with children also. Kids seem to be drawn to me. And I am ok with that because I love being a kid sometimes. I believe the only way a child can learn is by expressing there interest in something. And if it is something that is to no danger of the child, than I believe you should experience this interest with the kid/kids. Children are very creative & want to jump into new challenges heads first. They love new & exciting activities. And stimulating there minds is the only way they learn new things. You always have to have fresh new ideas or they will get bored. A bored child is not a good thing. There young & active. Kids are suppose to be making the best of the day. They give me the energy to live life to the fullest.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: Puerto Rican  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 3 references I worked in a summer camp with children from ages 4-5. I had different activities set up everyday for the children. I had such things such as arts & crafts, swimming, dancing, snack time, sports, etc. I tried to keep them busy, so they wouldn't get restless. I also worked at daycare for almost a year. I worked with age groups ranging from infant to 4 yrs old. I worked as an assistant teacher. Helping the lead teacher setup activities for the children. Assistant in changing diapers, showing the children how to clean up after themselves, teach them how to eat by themselves, assist in potty training. We had circle time, which consisted in singing songs, teaching them there color & shapes, asking them questions about there day, basically get the children to interact together & communicate. We also had naptimes which helped to rejuvenate the children for the rest of the day. We played sports with them when the weather was appropriate to take them outside. We had breakfast, snack & lunch everyday family style. Meaning us the teachers sat down with the children & ate with them. So when it came down to sitting down for dinner at home they knew how to & did it with manners.      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   Education/Training: College      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 24, 2008  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided