Lauren M.     Age 31      Female      Ridgefield  - Barrack Hill Road   Member ID: 23694  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi. My name is Lauren McIntire and I love working with kids. I am currently a junior at Eastern Connecticut State University and I am pursuing a degree in English with a concentration in secondary education. My hopes are to one day become an elementary school teacher and help the public school system better practice/teach proper nutrition, but for now I am looking to broaden my work experience with children. I have worked at the "Almost-Home" daycare (Ridgefield, CT) for a year while in high school and I have had various babysitting jobs, but I am hoping to learn as much as I can from working with your little ones in a more structured and consistent environment. I love to cook, I have a passion for nutrition, and in my spare time I write various freelance pieces, tutor English while at school, and volunteer at my University's food co-op. I currently live in Ridgefield, Connecticut in Fairfield County and I am back for the summer until late September. I have a Subaru Outback year 2000, a valid drivers license and a clean driving record. I am completely comfortable around pets and I absolutely love dogs. I have had experience with infants, I am fully aware of how to change a diaper, I am a big believer in outdoor fun, arts and crafts, and healthy snacking. I would love to assist you and your family in any way I can. My schedule is completely flexible, I am wiling to work nights, and I am available as of May 8th. Thanks so much for your consideration. Lauren McIntire      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 2 references I have worked briefly at my hometown's daycare "Almost Home Daycare, " however I did not agree with the conditions the children were living in and quit after a year. I have babysat on numerous occasions for children varying from infancy to pre-teen. I have assisted in many volunteer projects as a United Way of Western Connecticut Youth Volunteer Leader this past summer, and I have shadowed a few elementary school teachers through my University's education program. I am hoping to learn as much as I can with your kids while responsibly and carefully guiding through the day. I strongly believe in outdoor play (especially during the summer) and positive reinforcement for good actions. Having been in school for three years with a concentration in secondary education, I have a million arts and crafts ideas as well as outdoor and hands-on learning activities.      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   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses  Upon graduating high school I wasn't sure as to what I should study, so I decided to attend Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island and study Culinary Nutrition. Unfortunately the price was much too high, and I began to realize my passion for teaching and English Literature. I transferred to Eastern Connecticut State University a little over two years ago, and I am happily on my way to gaining a degree in English with a concentration in Secondary Education.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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      Planning activities for the children   taking care of house pets   Desired Start Date: May 08, 2015  Desired Salary: $10/Hour  Will work with up to: Four or more  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)      Family laundry      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills       Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: As mentioned previously, I have been a Youth Volunteer Leader for Americorps this past summer, I have supervised and assisted children on various occasions, and I have attended numerous early-childhood education/child development courses through the University I am currently attending.