Jessica V.     Age 34      Female      Chicago  - Van Buren   Member ID: 9373  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   My aim and future objective would be to work as a care giver where my strength and talents working with children can be used positively to help children develop to their best potential. I would love to continue to grow in my experience in working with children with dedication, sincerity, and honesty. Ultimately enjoying and loving the work I do taking care of children in all circumstances while instigating good morals and principles. I would also aim to trustfully coordinate and communicate with the children's parents. I am the oldest sister of 4, having had lots of experience babysitting my little sisters while growing up and being a good role model for them. I also have a lot of experience babysitting many of my cousins of all ages. I am the oldest cousin of over 30 cousins on both sides of my family. I attended the University of Northern Iowa on an academic scholarship to pursue a major in Elementary Education. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I have many years of field experience in various elementary schools working with children both one on one and also in groups, reading to them, learning letters and numbers, school projects etc. I have also worked in a preschool for 2 years working as a teacher's aide and also working one on one with special needs students. I assisted with helping preschoolers learning to write their name, recognize letters and numbers, reading stories, playing games, learning colors, numbers, and letters. I assisted the children in preparing snacks and counting out portions. Assisted them in learning new songs and dances. Assisted in various lesson plans throughout the years. I have a lot of experience tutoring elementary students in both reading and math for many years. I have also coached 12 and under club volleyball for 2 years. I have 2 years of experience working as a nanny. I was responsible for caring for their 2-year-old boy and then left the family when she had her second baby and became a stay at home mom. I kept the 2-year-old entertained throughout the day, going to museums, parks, playing ball, running around, swimming, play dates, etc. I also worked on practicing his numbers, letters, and doing lots of arts and crafts with him in an educational yet fun way of learning. I cleaned, organized, and kept the house in tip top shape. Did all of the grocery shopping as well as the cooking and preparing of meals. I also ran various errands for the family when needed. I did most of the 2-year-olds clothes and shoes shopping. I did all of their laundry and made their beds. I have always loved working with children and would love to be able to use my experience, skills, and passion for children to help a loving family. I am very positive, upbeat, caring, and energetic. I would love to talk with you further to see if we'd make a good fit. :)      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: No  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: Single  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   6 years experience, 2 references • Do you have favorite toys or games you like to play with the children or pets? My aim and future objective would be to work as a care giver where my strength and talents working with children can be used positively to help children develop to their best potential. I would love to continue to grow in my experience in working with children with dedication, sincerity, and honesty. Ultimately enjoying and loving the work I do taking care of children in all circumstances while instigating good morals and principles. I would also aim to trustfully coordinate and communicate with the children's parents. I am the oldest sister of 4, having had lots of experience babysitting my little sisters while growing up and being a good role model for them. I also have a lot of experience babysitting many of my cousins of all ages. I am the oldest cousin of over 30 cousins on both sides of my family. I attended the University of Northern Iowa on an academic scholarship to pursue a major in Elementary Education. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I have many years of field experience in various elementary schools working with children both one on one and also in groups, reading to them, learning letters and numbers, school projects etc. I have also worked in a preschool for 2 years working as a teacher's aide and also working one on one with special needs students. I assisted with helping preschoolers learning to write their name, recognize letters and numbers, reading stories, playing games, learning colors, numbers, and letters. I assisted the children in preparing snacks and counting out portions. Assisted them in learning new songs and dances. Assisted in various lesson plans throughout the years. I have a lot of experience tutoring elementary students in both reading and math for many years. I have also coached 12 and under club volleyball for 2 years. I have 2 years of experience working as a nanny. I was responsible for caring for their 2-year-old boy and then left the family when she had her second baby and became a stay at home mom. I kept the 2-year-old entertained throughout the day, going to museums, parks, playing ball, running around, swimming, play dates, etc. I also worked on practicing his numbers, letters, and doing lots of arts and crafts with him in an educational yet fun way of learning. I cleaned, organized, and kept the house in tip top shape. Did all of the grocery shopping as well as the cooking and preparing of meals. I also ran various errands for the family when needed. I did most of the 2-year-olds clothes and shoes shopping. I did all of their laundry and made their beds. I have always loved working with children and would love to be able to use my experience, skills, and passion for children to help a loving family. I am very positive, upbeat, caring, and energetic. I would love to talk with you further to see if we'd make a good fit. :)       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, Associates Degree, CPR Training, First Aid Training, College Child Education Courses  I attended the University of Northern Iowa on an academic scholarship majoring in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I have been certified in CPR and First Aid the last 5 years, continuing to be re-certified after each year.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-In or Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 40 - 50 hours/week  Position Duration:    3 - 12 months      1 - 2 years      greater than 2 years      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      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: October 07, 2012  Desired Salary: $15/Hour or Negotiable salary  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      Book household travel arrangements      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization