Melissa S.     Age 47      Female      Santa Monica, CA  - 1041 20th Street Apt. L   Member ID: 3417  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am interested in employment as a child care provider/educator/nanny. I look at the work of a nanny as an opportunity to teach children in one-on-one environments to prepare them for life and for school. I take many things into account when thinking about where I would like to work. My goal is to find a family that holds strong educative and child development values, uses open communication and, most importantly believes in supporting an environment that stimulates learning and growth for their children. I have many interests, and feel they could be carried over into my work as tools in engaging children in learning. Some interests include travel, cooking, reading and being outdoors. I plan to use my educative, work, and life experiences to be the most effective child care provider, teacher, and role model I can be. I am energetic, nurturing, patient and consistent when working with children. I am sensitive to the child’s background and culture, different needs and learning styles. I use a hands-on approach often and use the home and neighboring environment as a teaching tool. As an educator and nanny I strive to empower, enrich and enlighten the children who are in my care. Each child I have worked with I have bonded with in some way, and the feelings seem mutual.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, Spanish    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references For many years, working with children has been something I have been passionate about and dedicated to. I have a wide range of work experience with children from teaching a self-contained class to working in homes one-on-one with youth. I have had experience in public and private school settings, after-school programs and in-home work with a range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I have worked as a full-time nanny for three families with newborns and numerous families with infants, toddlers and school-aged children.      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, CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential  I have completed 20+ units in Early Childhood Development, a B. S. of Psychology, and a CA Elementary Teaching Credential. I have been fortunate to be provided with excellent workshops and trainings related to working with children, and have provided parents with information regarding child-rearing and development. This education as well as experience of diverse positions have been most beneficial for me and has proven invaluable.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper or Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: April 02, 2009  Desired Salary: $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided