Mariya S.     Age 47      Female      Chicago  - Ashland and Ohio   Member ID: 9232  Seeking work as a : Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I consider myself a consummate professional - honest, sincere, self-motivated, caring, compassionate, humble, highly responsible - reagrdless of the situation, I will give my best effort for those who are relying on me. I was born in Bulgaria, where my brother and I were raised in a loving, caring environment. I beleive in the strength of the family as a base for all future life experiences. While I have been here in the US for ten years, I still talk with my parents and brother most every day. My husband and I spend a great deal of time together, regardless of the activity, as we consider ourselves best friends as much as partners. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and experiencing as much as life can offer; I often tell my husband that my favorite place to go is the one I have yet to visit. I believe that everyone has stories and perspectives, and that from others I have so much to learn. Children, in particular, are the greatest inspiration to me in watching their innocence - a child's simple happiness is a great motivataion.       Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: Yes  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets: Yes  Languages spoken: Bulgarian, English    My Nationality: Bulgarian  Background Check: Yes  Eligible to work in the U.S.: Yes  Civil Status: Married  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian Orthodox        Work Experience & Education Background   0 years experience, 0 references I have been around children my entire life. From babysitting as a teenager up to the present day, I have happily watched many children of friends and family for as long as I can remember. Part of my formal education (dual Master's degrees in History and Goegraphy) dealt with classes in children's psychology. And while I have never been in a professional environment, I believe in my abilities to relate and befriend children while maintaining proper boundaries where necessary.      Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years   Education/Training: Master's Degree  Master’s Degree of Science – Geography Master’s Degree of Science – History St. Cyril and St. Methodius University - Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria (2000) Associate’s Degree - Business Management and Finance Vasil Dechev School – Chepelare, Bulgaria (1994)       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Babysitter  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time, Part Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    Less than 3 months      3 - 12 months      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      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   I am always open to suggestions.   Desired Start Date: October 01, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  Housekeeping Duties: None Provided       References   Karen Ritter  Karen is a family friend and is a mother of two lovely young girls (ages 8 and 6). She is an Assistant Principal of East Leyden High School in Franklin Park, Illinois. I have spent many days watching her girls, including going to the park, making lunch, playing house, watching movies, and many other activites the girls love to do.