Pamela P.     Age 73      Female      Plainfield, IL  - 2206 Candlewood Drive   Member ID: 2502  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am friendly, nurturing, caring and will form a sincere and loving bond with a family. I am a dependable, experienced, professional who believes in working with parents as a team to provide a loving and safe environment. I am flexible, patient, reliable, loyal, and trustworthy and will respect your needs and those of children. I am also creative, with a sense of humor and will make each day a full, enriched, happy day - full of arts, crafts, singing, laughing, reading lots of books, study walks, create plays, play in parks, study trips to museums, libraries, bookstores, stay in, play games, and learn. I want to work as a partner with parents to help their children to feel safe and confident as they explore and grow in a fun, engaging, educational environment. I encourage in children a good feeling by helping develop a good self-esteem and self-respect as they learn - at their own pace - through a wide variety of diverse, fun, planned activities that promote emotional, physical, social, as well as intellectual growth.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  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: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   6 years experience, 2 references I am currently employed as a primary teacher – teaching three children in the private homes (and on the road) of a celebrity. The past five years, teaching one-on-one, has further enriched me as a teacher, making me aware of individual learning styles in many unique ways. I am a very positive, dedicated elementary teacher. I excel in creative active learning approaches as well as inquiry-based lessons. I work comfortably alongside students and parents. School is an extension of the community and should prepare students to be productive, caring citizens. As a role model and leader, I practice what I teach and take advantage of every opportunity to make the world of my students a better place and the children better citizens. My strengths include a great love of reading, creativity, patience, flexibility, a positive attitude, an abundance of energy, and a never-ending desire to learn. Working successfully for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in England, Italy, and Japan has given me positive experiences with diverse cultures and unique insights into dealing with the challenges facing minority students.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, College Child Education Courses, Certified teacher  August 1971 to June 1975: Augustana College Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Bachelor of Arts Degree ADDITIONAL EDUCATION Troy State University Continuing Education - 6-graduate semester credits Ball State University Continuing Education - 3 graduate semester credits South Dakota State University Continuing Education - 2-graduate semester credits Angelo State University Continuing Education - 21 undergraduate credits /3 graduate semester credits -- Elementary Education Teacher Certification University of San Diego-Extension Continuing Education - 5-graduate semester credits University of Maryland Graduate PDP Continuing Education - 18 graduate semester credits Hamline University Continuing Education - 9-graduate semester credits Cameron University Continuing Education - 1 graduate semester credit       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children   Educational Tutor   Desired Start Date: August 06, 2008  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided