Lauren H.     Age 40      Female      Columbia, MD  - 10379 Eclipse Way   Member ID: 4124  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I have alot of experiences dealing with childcare and nanny. I was a summer nanny for a 7 year old boy for 6 years and then for a new born baby for 1 year. I have about a year in a half of childcare experience working with children from ages 6 weeks to 4 years old. I have 3 months experience in working in the public school system. The reason why it was 3 months was because it was a contract position through the Social Service Firm and the contract position was over. I have a total of 4 1/2 years of college education with the proper understandings of early and elementary levels of children. Personally I believe that I can make a difference and mold the minds of children and by doing so I would make learing fundamental and easy so that children will be interested in what they are learning. I believe in reading books, showing learning movies or tv shows that will enhance their understandings, I would do nature walks and point out different animals that live outside, I will provide learning games that will enhance their learning abilities etc. Being with me in my care children will learn something new every single day. I will do everything in my power to successfully watch children as they transition. I believe in having children have naptime for at least 2 in a half to 3 hours a day so that they can feel refreshed after waking up. I like doing alot of outdoor activities such as swimming, bike riding, picnics etc. My childcare style is providing the proper materials and resources into making the learning experience fun where the child can successfully have fun and learn at the same time.      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   7 years experience, 2 references I currently work at Columbia Academy Pre-School in Columbia, MD. I started out as an Infant Co-teacher then I was a Floater for the 3 and 4 year old classrooms, now I am currently teaching 2 year olds. I have now been at Columbia Academy going on 8 months. Previously before working at Columbia Academy I worked at Thunder Hill Elementary School in Columbia, MD working one on one with a 2nd grader with learning and behavioral disabilities which was a contractor position through the Social Services Firm. While doing that, I worked at William E. Doar Performing Arts School in North East Washington, DC during the summer months of June to August of 2008 teaching kindergarten. In 2009, I was a toddler teacher at Grace Child Development Center in Laurel, MD. I worked there for a few months before working at Thunder Hill Elementary School. Every summer prior to the summer of 2008, I would nanny and provide care for a 7 year old boy, and a new born baby who is now 1 years old.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: Newborn - 3 months, 3 - 12 months, 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, special needs children   Education/Training: Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, College Child Education Courses, First Aid Training, CPR Training, Nanny Experience  I attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC for 2 1/2 years majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Social Work after that I attended Frostburg State University in Frostburg, MD for a semester and majored in Social Work while going to Allegany College of Maryland in Cumberland, MD majoring in Elementary Education. After attending those universities I took a year off due to finances and then got myself back in school taking online classes at Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa majoring in Early Childhood Administration and will graduate with my BS in 2011      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years   Childcare Duties:    Light Housekeeping      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Ironing children's clothing as needed      Help with homework      Packing Children's lunches      Planning activities for the children     Desired Start Date: March 14, 2010  Desired Salary: $1600 - $1800/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided