Cynthia V.     Age 54      Female      Topanga  - Valley View Drive   Member ID: 26064  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi, I am Cynthia. I have worked as a career nanny for over 10 years. I have many lovely, outstanding references. I provide guidance, love, and consistency. I am child-centered and work to enrich kids' mental, emotional and physical growth. Own transportation, clean CA drivers license CPR and first-aid certified. I teach basic baby sign language. Former teacher's aide for Head Start kg program. Former Arts & Crafts Director for summer camp. Former swim instructor and lifeguard. Former tutor (writing, science, some math). Kind, considerate, consistent, patient. Animal lover. Honest, very reliable. College-educated I enjoy cooking simple, healthy meals. I'd love to hear back from you if you think we might have a good fit. Take good care, Cynthia Villacres ***@***       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, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 0 references Hi, I am Cynthia. I have worked as a career nanny for over 10 years. I have many lovely, outstanding references--I maintain long-term relationships with my families. I provide guidance, love, and consistency. I am child-centered and work to enrich kids' mental, emotional and physical growth. Own transportation, clean CA drivers license CPR and first-aid certified. I teach basic baby sign language. Former teacher's aide for Head Start kg program. Former Arts & Crafts Director for summer camp. Former swim instructor and lifeguard. Former tutor (writing, science, some math). Kind, considerate, consistent, patient. Animal lover. Honest, very reliable. Raising children well entails helping them become well-adjusted--their best selves. To prepare them to do well--and do good. I think we all should aspire to be "citizens of the world", operating with a sense of enlightened self-interest to guide us. With young children, I am most concerned with helping them understand the world around them, to feel secure, loved and respected, to learn to handle their emotions, and to "play well with others" (children and adults, literally and figuratively). Academic learning is important, but working with young children, I incorporate teaching organically, all the time. Anything can be a teachable moment. I encourage children's curiosity, even wonder, and foster learning in a fun way, throughout the days. I take a positive approach to guidance, modeling appropriate behavior, redirecting, removing from situations if necessary but not giving too much attention to reward negative behaviors. I set clear boundaries and am gentle, but firm and consistent. I just moved here from New York City. I am college educated, honest, mature and athletic. I enjoy cooking simple, healthy meals. I'd love to hear back from you if you think we might have a good fit. Take good care, Cynthia V. ***@***      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age   Education/Training: College, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training  I'm working on a Masters degree to become a mental health counselor.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      Summer Position   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Children's baths and dressing      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 01, 2016  Desired Salary: $25/Hour  Will work with up to: Two 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      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed