Victoria C.     Age 36      Female      Mount Union  - South Greene Street   Member ID: 4867  Seeking work as a : Nanny  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Greetings. My name is Victoria. I am an Elementary Education major at Penn State University currently completing my student teaching practicum in a fourth grade classroom in Pierre, South Dakota. While my time in the classroom has been enlightening and wonderful, it's made me realize how much I miss the close relationships that are difficult to foster in large-group teacher/student interactions. As such, I have decided to apply my degree in an alternate route from classroom teaching. I would like to return to my childcare routes and work with small groups of children in a comfortable home environment. I love learning the intricacies of a child's unique personalities and building a close rapport with him/her. I feel I can accomplish this more successfully as a nanny than as a traditional classroom teacher. I hope to blend my teaching skills with my childcare provision to create an environment for children that is both educational and fun. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, cross stitching, roller blading, traveling, and visiting museums. I love dogs and other pets. Unfortunately, I am allergic to cats. I will graduate from Penn State with a degree in Elementary and Kindergarten Education in May, 2012. I plan on moving to the San Diego area the following summer. I recently visiting the city for the first time and fell in love with the area. I look forward to finding an amiable family in the region to nanny for.       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: No Religion        Work Experience & Education Background   1 years experience, 2 references Childhood is a formative time in life, and I believe the experiences children have in this period can mold their character for years to come. This is why I strive to provide both educational and recreational outings for children. Instilling a love of learning and of new experiences at a young age can have a lifelong impact. I currently student teach in a fourth grade classroom. I am at a boarding school for at-risk Native American children in grades 1-8. I was in charge of teaching all subjects for the entire school day. I also created bulletin boards, recorded/analyzed grades, and filed report cards. My engagement here is January 2012- May 2012. Previous to this, I did pre-student teaching in a first-grade classroom at a public school in Pennsylvania from September 2011- December 2011. I came into the classroom two full days a week and taught small-group and whole-class lesson plans in reading, writing, math, and science. In addition, I have volunteer experience in classrooms ranging from K-5 and preschool in Central Pennsylvania. I cared for two siblings, now aged six and eight, during Summer 2010 and Summer 2011 in Central Pennsylvania. I was their care provider two full days a week from 8:00AM to 5:30PM. I provided basic care such as preparing meals, picking the kids up from school, and driving the kids to appointments. In addition, I hosted play dates and planned activities for the kids. Activities included decorating birdhouses, visiting museums, hiking, and swimming.       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree  I will graduate from the Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Elementary and Kindergarten Education in May, 2012. I will also be certified to teach K-6 in Pennsylvania after this time.      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:    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: June 11, 2012  Desired Salary: $2000 - $2200/month  Will work with up to: Three children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep a grocery list      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      Run/Empty dishwasher daily      Empty kitchen trash as required      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed