Darcy H.     Age 48      Female      Surprise, AZ  - 11142 N. 165th Drive #304   Member ID: 3692  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a high energy person, who has significant experience in childcare that ranges from homecare to classroom. The majority of my life has been involved with caring for children in some capacity, and I feel that I am a great person to care for children because I enjoy being around them. At the age they're at, they are so excited to learn about the world and what makes it tick. I am consistent on my expectations, and because of that children feel safe and comfortable around me. I give children options, and allow them to make choices based on what I see they need/want. Through all of my experience, I have fine-tuned my interactions with children to allow them to claim responsibility for their actions and help them talk through their choices. I do not yell. I am consistent and firm when necessary, but also enjoy having fun with the time allows for it. My students enjoyed being in my classroom because they knew there were boundaries, but there was time to be a kid as well.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  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:   Religion/Spiritual Practice:         Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 5 references Since the age of 10, I have always cared for children in some capacity. At the point I am at right now, I am a certified teacher who has been recently cut due to the economy and am looking for childcare in whatever capacity I can find. I am a very structured and organized person, but am also very flexible and energetic. During my college years, I also worked as a server and have experience planning meals and creating them as needed.      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   Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree, College Child Education Courses  I have 2 bachelor degrees, and enjoy learning more about the world around me. My first degree is in Elementary Education, while the second one is in Biblical Studies. Through my childcare experience, I have worked with children ages birth through 13 years old.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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: July 02, 2009  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  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      Plant care (indoor)