Miranda L.     Age 33      Female      Cambridge  - Cedar St   Member ID: 23526  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper or Flute teacher  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a young woman living happily in Cambridge. I have ten years of experience teaching ballet to students of all ages and I absolutely love working with kids. I have a lot of free time during the weekdays when I am not out contra dancing or practicing aerial acrobatics and yoga, and I'd love to fill that time working as a nanny. In my spare time I sing and play flute and ukulele. I love to read and spend time outdoors. I am always reliable and believe it's better to be 15 minutes early than one minute late.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  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: Divorced  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Unitarian Universalist        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 3 references I got my first job teaching ballet to 3 to 5-year-olds when I was 15 and since then I have worked with classes and private students, from a group of thirty 2 through 7 year olds to substituting for a class of intermediate adults ages 40-60. I have also done bits of babysitting and helping out with friends' children here and there. I have also been a classroom aid working one-on-one with students with Autism for extracurricular classes. I love to work with growing minds, and introducing kids to new worlds through books and imaginative play. I don't hesitate to enforce rules and good behavior gently but firmly, and I believe in giving children plenty of affection and positive feedback.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, special needs children   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent  I left school after 11th grade and acquired my GED in favor of dancing full time at a ballet training facility.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper or Flute teacher  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      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      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Mending Children's clothing as required     Desired Start Date: April 10, 2015  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or Negotiable salary  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)      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       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: I'm happy to care for pets but due to my smaller frame walking large dogs is not a good option for me.