Susana C.     Age 72      Female      New York City, NY    Member ID: 4637  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I was born and raised in the Philippines. I have over 20 years of experience in teaching children to college students. I am very well rounded, artistic, and energetic. I am currently single but am happy to be with my family. I love children, I love to teach them and be their mentor. I am a wonderful teacher and care greatly for others. I am an excellent cook and can prepare delicious traditional Filipino dishes as well as other cuisines. I am also very neat. I like being inventive, I love scrap booking, traveling, music and and being healthy and athletic.       Valid Driver's License: No  Has a Vehicle: No  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: Tagalog, English    My Nationality: Filipino  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Roman Catholic        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 3 references I have over 20 years of experience in teaching children from infancy, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten ages. Throughout the years I have accompanied my sister and brother care for their children. From when my sister's daughters daughters were born til the age of 12 years old I looked after them, brought them to school, helped with their homework, taught them how to read and write and be creative. Over the last 3 years I took care of my brother's 3 boys who are the ages of 3, 9, and 11. I helped them with their school work, and engaged them in activities to learn all that they are learning in school. I taught an autistic child on weekends, and three brothers- one was hearing impaired, the 2nd and 3rd in the regular grade school after school hours. If I were to be hired in any household as a nanny I would engage children in activities such as: -Prepare a daily chore chart that children will adhere to develop positive work attitude -Set a conducive work environment free from environmental distractions -Prepare a work station where educational material 'come on' abound -Set time from creative story telling -Prepare healthy and visually appealing meals that any member of the family may partake -Introduce them conservation habits as in water, tissue, paper towel use -Introduce social grace skills and basic courtesy -Enjoin them to do exercise routines to keep them energetic --Introduce them to games that will teach them sportmanship -Last but not least, teach them the values as: "Cleanliness is next to Godliness, "Honesty is the best policy. " "No two people are the same, " and other worthwhile character traits.       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  I graduated from the University of the East with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Education. I took up 24 Masters units on Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Developmental Psychology, Education Psychology and related units that will edify/enhance my previous knowledge earned after obtaining my BA degree.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Preparing meals      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      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: February 21, 2012  Desired Salary: $30/Hour or $2200 - $2400/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)