Julie K.     Age 66      Female      Gaithersburg  - 16033   Member ID: 7240  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hello, thanks for reading about me. I would love to be your child's caregiver. I have 22 years of public school elementary teaching experience, two years as a nanny, 30 years as a mother of 7, and one year as a school age day care director. As a live-out nanny I cared for infant twin girls and 3-year-old boy, did the housework, laundry, some cooking, transportation, etc. I am a National Board Certified Teacher. (retired) I have been a coach, camp counselor, community volunteer and also I love to use computers. I am a reliable and dependable employee and rarely get sick. I know many sports, songs, collect children's literature, games and crafts, love organizing play dates, bake and cook with children. I love pets, live alone, and was born and raised in Maryland. I own two insured vehicles, have a valid Maryland driver's license, clean background check, and clean driving record. I have current Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED. I can start immediately and look forward to working with you and becoming an integral member of your family. I am currently employed in a short term position with another family and would like to relocate to the Syracuse area for the next 3-4 years in the next two months. Great luck in your search and have a lovely day.      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: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Separated  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   10 years experience, 5 references Most recently I have cared for an autistic 3 year old and kindergartener, then 40 school age children in before and after care, then infant twins and toddler, students ages 6 mos-11, and my own 7 a children now ages 18-30. I also have Alzheimer's training and experience with Seniors. Primarily I am safety minded and follow the wishes of the parent for all the children's needs. I love to play, sing, dance, play sports, swim, and act with children. I know the academic goals and expectations for each age and how to teach to a child's individual likes and needs. For behavior I have consistent expectations for politeness and manners. I use constant communication with a strong English role model and keep children apprised of daily activities, give transition warnings, use redirection and lots of positive praise. I can be a very hands on nanny or allow children to structure their own independent time. I love to play traditional and creative games and dislike television viewing or video game playing. I do require wearing shoes in the house. Please contact me if you are serious about finding a reliable, hard-working and loving nanny for your children. Three of my adult daughters are now located in New York and I am interested in joining them.      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: High School, Graduated High School or Equivalent, College, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, Certified Elderly Care Training, Medication Administration, Emergency Planning  90 college units in child development, curriculum design, teaching methods, student teaching. I am nationally certified as well as in California and Maryland.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    1 - 2 years      greater than 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      Mending Children's clothing as required      Planning activities for the children   field trips, shopping, computer learning, school volunteer,   Desired Start Date: October 15, 2012  Desired Salary: $12/Hour or $1800 - $2000/month  Will work with up to: Four or more  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      Full meal preparation and service      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      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization   appliances, bathrooms, music program     Additional Experiences/Qualifications/Preferences: OFFICE EXPERIENCE Test Scorer - 1994 and 2008, California CLAD Exam and National Teacher Boards. Administrative Assistant, Manpower Temporaries for IBM - Bethesda, MD 1979 to 1980. Phones, copiers, correspondence and scheduling, editing, customer service, making and confirming reservations, meeting notes. Receptionist/Sales, Discount Window Repair Services, Inc - Rockville, MD November 1977 to December 1979. Inside counter sales for windows, doors, screens, and parts, customer service, service estimates, and scheduling maintenance. Copy Editor, Donnelly Yellow Pages - Bethesda, MD. Sept. 1976 to December 1977, Sales copy editor for business ads. SKILLS Strong knowledge of arts and crafts, such as decoupage, soap and jewelry making, team games, games of movement, learning and music. Operating office equipment, speaking politely and effectively on the phone, teaching reading and math to young children, training staff in technology and instruction, setting up and maintaining the classroom environment, keyboarding 80 wpm, Microsoft Office Suite especially Power Point, Promethean Board and Pinnacle software, using social media, using data to drive instruction, building successful relationships with school families and fellow workmates, planning field trips, publishing articles and newsletters on parenting and education in newsletters and school websites, co-designing and implementing outcome based curriculum and homework for grades 1-6. AWARDS Exceptional Use of Instruction Technology in the Classroom, April 1994, Sacto Cable Special Recognition of Multicultural Inclusion in the Classroom, Sacramento, 1990 Good Teacher Award, Sacramento Teacher’s Union, 1994 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM Neighborhood: Willow Ridge Civic Association, Land Use Committee and Neighborhood Watch Co-Captain, Quince Orchard High School PTSA Community Rep, High School Booster Club, Prom Committee Local Community: Foodlink office volunteer, Darnestown Day Children’s Carnival Captain, St. Nick's Church Lector, Sunday School Teacher and women’s group. Wider Community: Montgomery County Parent Teacher Student Association Grading and Reporting Committee, School Handbook Committee for Camellia Basic School, fundraising for school campus Earth Day tree plantings, Nike gym floor shoe collection, Children's Hospital Toy Drives, Yankee Clipper Fundraiser, National Parks System.