Rachel D.     Age 43      Female      San Francisco, CA  - 747 Gonzalez   Member ID: 4322  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 would describe myself as a very sensitive individual, who is very passionate about my work with children. With an extensive background in childcare, spanning over ten years, I have developed my talent and skills to best serve the parents and children while always bringing my own personality and special techniques to my work. I believe in creating a safe, genuine, warm, supportive, encouraging atmosphere for the children, combined with a functional, reliable, honest, and efficient atmosphere for the parents of each family, as multi-tasking has always been a strong point for me and is absolutely 100% necessary when working with children. In my time with the children, I enjoy introducing (or reinforcing) songs and dance, storytelling, arts and crafts projects, outdoor activities, healthy clean-up and eating practices, strengthening communication skills, good old fashioned play time together, and when the position requires, academic tutoring and guidance. Working with children has always been special to me, and I believe it can be an opportunity to have a wonderful and positive impact on the lives of each child. This is the most precious and exciting part about it for me. I believe that all children are very special, and all can be reached through positive reinforcement and sensitivity, rather than a strict disciplinary influence. I believe that this promotes a more positive self-image for the child, which helps with even the most tough behavioral challenges. I also believe that children need and advance more successfully under a routine schedule, that can be flexible, but for the most part consistent. With the knowledge that each and every child is different and with differing needs mentally, physically, and emotionally, it is of the utmost importance to me to connect genuinely and honestly with each child, so that I can learn what these criteria are, giving me the opportunity to personalize my childcare, tailor it to suit each individual child's needs. I am passionate about working with children, and deeply care about their welfare in all aspects, so you will find that I am very attentive and honest in everything I do, because the number one priority for me is always the safety and well being of the child or children in my care.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, Hebrew    My Nationality: American  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Jewish        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references I have over ten years experience working with children in a wide variety of capacities. While in the beginning of my time in this field, my experience was primarily as a babysitter/housekeeper, I also traveled with the family to care for the children. In more recent years, I have been working in a preschool, elementary school, and as a private instructor of dance as well as private English tutor. Some of my duties within these positions included, but are not limited to, song leading, preparing and leading arts and crafts projects, playing creative movement games, cleaning, teaching more structured elements of dance and movement, working on relationship management skills, academic instruction and tutoring, and of course, creating a warm, sensitive, caring environment and always encouraging and using positive reinforcement with the children to promote the development of positive self-esteem.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 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, First Aid Training, CPR Training  1994-1998 San Luis Obispo High School, San Luis Obispo CA Diploma 1999-2000 Custa College, San Luis Obispo CA 2000-2001 University of California, Santa Cruz CA 2005-2007 University of California, Irvine CA Bachelor of Fine Arts      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children   outdoor activities, dance/singing/theater play with the children, and arts and crafts projects   Desired Start Date: September 13, 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:    Keep a grocery list      Initial preparation of family's dinner as directed      Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Greeting/serving household guests      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization