Shaveta F.     Age 48      Female      Snellville, GA  - 3872 Cloudland Dr.   Member ID: 957  Seeking work as a : Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   I am a 29 year old African American who lives in Snellville, GA with my cousin, her husband, and four children. I enjoy living with my cousin because this house is so full of life, and with the twins and my cousins 7 year old there is never a dull moment. I enjoy spending time with my younger cousins. I like to do arts and crafts with them, watch a animated movie with them, have a picnic with them in the yard, or chase them in the yard or tickle them just to see them smile or laugh. I like working with children because I enjoy making a difference in the life of children, and helping them to become competent adults. I would like a position as a nanny could it would enable enable me to gain a boarder level of experience as a child care worker as well as enhance my ability to be more creative, nurturing and most of all, patient. In my senior year at San Diego City College, I enrolled in principles of child development 101 as an elective and found this to be a very interesting course. Once I transferred to San Diego State University as a junior, I began taking additional early childhood education and/or child development courses because I agree with research findings by Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget, B. F. Skinner, Ann Freud, Lev Vygotsky and Ivan Pavlo findings. Personally, I believe that childhood is a very important period of development in which children should be guided and instructed, so that they can learn to become competent adults rather than incompetent adults. I majored psychology and minored in child development because I felt that it was important to understand the mentally processes as well as the stages of development that take place from birth to adulthood in order to better understand children. In 2005, I graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in psychology and a minor in child development. At SDSU, I took courses that allowed me to gain field experience at various children organizations-the school district, churches, and public youth organizations. It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, teacher or child care provide who will make a positive contribution to your family. My resume is enclosed, and I can provide you with copies of my college/university transcripts. In terms of salary, I’m certain that your organization offers a fair compensation salary. I look forward to an interview, and I can provide you with details of my qualifications and accomplishments. Thank you for your time and consideration, Shaveta F. Working at a Child Care Center or In-Home Daycare      Valid Driver's License: Yes  Has a Vehicle: Yes  Can Swim Well: No  Smoking Status: Non-Smoker  Comfortable with pets:   Languages spoken: English, English    My Nationality: African  Background Check:   Eligible to work in the U.S.:   Civil Status: Separated  Religion/Spiritual Practice: Christian        Work Experience & Education Background   2 years experience, 2 references FIELD EXPERIENCE Youth Leader: Elementary Children, This Is the Way Church, May 2000-October 2003 • Assisted youth director in planning field trips • Wrote and coordinated several holiday plays • Planned and implemented various youth programs • Used positive disciplinary techniques such as redirecting and token economy After School Teacher, Barrio Logan College Institute, San Diego, CA, January 2004-May 2004 (Psychology 495, Read & Practice: Companion Therapy) • Provided individual assistance with homework • Assisted elementary program coordinator with daily activities • Supervised students during indoor recreation • Chaperoned students during field trips Student Teacher, Rosa Parks Elementary School, San Diego, CA, September 2004-December 2004 (Child and Family Development 375 & 376B: Child & Family Development Programs & Lab Experience: Children & Families with Elementary Children) • Assisted teacher with daily lesson plans • Lead small group activities under the supervision of the teacher • Supervised students during meal time and recess • Implemented weekly lessons in accordance with the professors course guidelines Tutor, Monroe Clark Middle School, San Diego, CA, April 2005-May 2005 (Child and Family Development 371: Human Development: Middle Child/Adolescent) • Assisted after school teacher with arts and crafts activities for students • Monitored students while working on computers • Assisted students with homework • Maintained weekly journal on the behaviors of adolescents in sixth, seventh, and eight grade EMPLOYMENT HISTORY/JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE Janitor, FBFC Janitorial Services, Atlanta, GA, January 2007-March 2007 • Cleaned and sanitized restrooms • Sweep, vacuumed and mopped floors • Dust and polished furniture • Emptied, cleaned and sanitized waste receptacles Teacher: Mixed Age Group, Loving Bells In Home Daycare, Snellville, GA December 2005-February 2006 • Assisted with the preparation of snack • Lead small group during circle time • Managed a classroom with a mixed age group of five children from 2 to 4 years old • Planned and implemented daily schedule of events After School Activity Leader: Middle School, Social Advocates For Youth of San Diego, San Diego, CA, September 2005-December 2005 • Managed a group of 10 to 14 students during recreational activities • Performed record keeping duties such as filing emergency forms • Assisted site supervisor with preparing monthly lesson plan • Applied first aide as needed       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 2 - 5 years, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree  EDUCATION • Diploma of Completion, Century High School – Century, FL, May 1995 • Typing Certificate, San Diego Community College Continuing Education Center-San Diego, CA July 2000 • Associates of Arts Degree, San Diego City College – San Diego, CA, May 2002 Major: Black Studies, Liberal Arts & Behavioral Science • Bachelor of Science Degree, San Diego State University – San Diego, CA, May 2004 Major: Psychology Minor: Child Development       Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny/Housekeeper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time  Work Hours: 30 - 40 hours/week  Position Duration:    As Long as Needed   Childcare Duties:    Cooking      Light Housekeeping      Running errands      Preparing meals      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Ironing children's clothing as needed      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: June 16, 2007  Desired Salary: $1000 - $1200/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: Yes  Will care  Special Needs Children: No  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      Plant care (indoor)      Family laundry      Family sheets/towels and other linens      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      Maintain household accounts/ pay bills      Supervise contractors and tradespersons      Supervise other household staff      Event and entertainment planning and organization