Mary C.     Age 73      Female      Lilburn, GA  - 993 Chisholm Way   Member ID: 3726  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have grown older but as Peter Pan says, "I will never grow up. " I have gained wisdom and experience but I am still learning. I still see with wonder and awe. With my background in psychology and education, I see everything a child does as a learning experience and they learn so much more from success. Children want to have rules that make sense. It helps order their world. Babies and children are special people. We can learn so much from them. They need to feel safe and loved. They need to have fun but learn limits. They need to know why. They want someone to "see" them and approve. Everyday they are growing and, we can expect, changing. If we can try to stay a step ahead of their needs, the world is a much happier place. Pick them up when they cry. Keep them well-fed. Provide stimulation and various types of activities. Follow their interests whenever possible. Make play enjoyable and successful. Anything is an opportunity for learning. Provide structure and have rules that make sense. Help them understand "why. " Try to stay a step ahead of their "needs" rather than responding to distress.      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   5 years experience, 2 references 20 years as an Independent Contractor / Business Owner. Provided research and recruiting to corporations and executive search firms. 8 years as an Educational Resource Specialist / Grades 1-7. Evaluated children for Special Education Placement and made recommendations. Developed individualized educational programs for each child. Implemented plans to maximize success and minimize errors. Provided motivation and encouragement. Developed activities to improve self-confidence. Provided childcare for my own son until Kindergarten. Assisted in childcare for grandson from newborn to date (18 months),      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, Master's Degree  M. Ed. Learning Disabilities, 1978, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA B. A. Psychology, 1975, Emory University, Atlanta, GA       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      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: July 17, 2009  Desired Salary: Negotiable salary  Will work with up to: One child  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Family sheets/towels and other linens      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Sweep kitchen floor daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed