Sharon S.     Age 37      Female      Zeeland  - State St   Member ID: 4679  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I love kids and have had lots of experience working with them: I have nannyed for 9 months (current job), babysat for 11 years, taught swimming lessons for 10 years, worked at a camp for 10 years, worked with children in church settings for 6 years, and have also taught English and worked in orphanages overseas. I have worked with infants in 5 of these settings, with toddlers in 6 settings, and with elementary aged children in all of these settings. I especially enjoy playing outside with the children that I care for when possible as well as engaging in activities that encourage creativity, such as crafts. I also have references. I recently graduated from Cornerstone University with a degree in Psychology, including courses in infant and child development and am currently furthering my education at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary where I am studying counseling with an emphasis on counseling children and adolescents.      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: American  Background Check: Willing to obtain  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 2 references I love kids and have had lots of experience working with them: I have nannyed for 9 months (current job), babysat for 11 years, taught swimming lessons for 10 years, worked at a camp for 10 years, worked with children in church settings for 6 years, and have also taught English and worked in orphanages overseas. I have worked with infants in 5 of these settings, with toddlers in 6 settings, and with elementary aged children in all of these settings.      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, twins, triplets   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I graduated from Cornerstone University with bachelor degrees in psychology and family studies, including courses in child development. I am currently completing my master's degree in counseling at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Tutor  Position Type: Live-Out, Part Time  Work Hours: 20 - 30 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed      Summer Position      Occasional/As Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Running errands      Preparing meals      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      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     Desired Start Date: May 25, 2012  Desired Salary: $10/Hour or $600 - $800/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Plant care (indoor)      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required