Tamara B.     Age 57      Female      Darlington, WI  - 504 Clay Street   Member ID: 3117  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have really enjoyed doing daycare and I mainly did it so that I would have a job where my nieces could spend time with me, I could still be active in my community and there was no commute. I have always had a waiting list for my daycare because of my education and my involvement in the community. People know me as organized, dependable, trustworthy and a good friend. I decided about a year ago that I was ready to make a change in my life and I researched being a nanny. I have spent the last year arranging for people to take over the many things that I was in charge of in the community, preparing my home for sale and preparing myself for a career change. My family and friends were not sure about this at first, but as they see how excited I am, they are very happy for me. I would never do something like this without love and support from my circle of family and friends. I enjoy being active with children and helping them to learn and grow. I have adapted my ways over the years to the expectations and wishes of the parents. I believe that children should be happy, respectful, and overall just enjoy life. Every family has their own set of rules and ways to discipline. I am eager to learn and grow with a wonderful family.       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: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references I have done childcare for friends and neighbors through high school and college. I taught school for seven years, and then I had a licensed childcare/preschool in my home for nine years. I have always been involved in my community with children events. I truly enjoy spending time with kids.. I have looked into various job areas and decided that being a nanny really fits with my lifestyle. I enjoy being with children and helping with the family household. I am an educated, organized, reliable and responsible person who is looking to commit to a family.       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: Bachelor's Degree, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training  I graduated from Darlington High School in 1987. I took all general credits, and extra math and science credits. I attended college at UW-Platteville. I have a BS with an Elementary Education major with a math emphasis. I have taken many classes in regards to teaching since college. I have also taken the classes required to be a state licensed child care provider and a state licensed foster parent. Besides the reqiured classes, I have taken food safety/nutrition, shaken baby syndrome, child abuse and neglect, and fire and severe weather. I am always open to learning what is needed to best help the children in my care.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time  Work Hours: greater than 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    greater than 2 years      As Long 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     Desired Start Date: January 15, 2009  Desired Salary: $1200 - $1400/month  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      Full meal preparation and service      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      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      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Event and entertainment planning and organization