Heather P.     Age 42      Female      Austin, TX  - 1800 True Cove   Member ID: 3860  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have had many years of experience working with kids both in a childcare setting and in schooling. I would want to work for a family where the parents are involved in their child's life and are genuinely interested in their activities during the day. I want to be the type of nanny that does many age appropriate activities with the child and take the child on outings (if parent agrees. )I believe that every child should have the same opportunities and that every child can learn. I believe that all children should be cared for and given the attention they need and deserve to thrive. Children learn best through positive reinforcment. It is best to tell a child exactly what you want, rather than having them guess. I also believe that children learn through hands on exploration, real life activities and encouraging them to think for themselves.      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:         Work Experience & Education Background   4 years experience, 3 references Westlake Childcare, Austin, TX Director, August 2007-present Supervise staff to ensure that appropriate protocols and children’s needs are being met; manage relations between parents, staff and facility; enroll new parents; hire and train staff; ensure that child care licensing requirements are being met and followed by all staff Toddler Lead Teacher, October 2005 – August 2007 Teach and supervise children ages six-weeks to four-years-old; interact with parents and children on a daily basis; create and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the toddler classroom; supervised assistant teachers to ensure that curriculum and daily routine are being followed Austin Children’s Museum, Austin, TX Early Childhood Education Intern, September 2006 – December 2006 Work alongside the Early Childhood Education director to implement and design programs for young children; lead the offered programs while working alongside both parent and child; set-up and clean-up the early childhood programs; give tours as needed Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX Camp Counselor, June 2003 – August 2003 Served children with special needs; ensured that activities moved smoothly and all campers arrived there safely; planned activities with the help of the lead counselor       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, First Aid Training, CPR Training  University Of Texas at Austin: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Development      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 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      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: September 30, 2009  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/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      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff