Joseph A.     Age 48      Male      Chicago  - Central   Member ID: 9924  Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  Position Type: Live-Out, Full Time      Join now for access this candidate's contact details       About Me   Hi Chicago Parents. So glad to meet you : ) I recently moved back to Chicago and looking to become part of an amazing family. I have somewhat of an interesting background so hold on to your seats. haha. I am born and raised in Chicago.. Go Bulls.. I come from a large family. I have four older sisters and they all have kids so I have always been around kids. For some reason they seem to enjoy my goofy sense of humor : ) I was a Chicago Police Officer for (7) years and quit to earn my master's degree in acting from Harvard University. I graduated in 2008 and relocated to NYC to pursue my career in acting, and as a survival job started substitute teaching at a private school in Manhattan. I was a substitute for (4) years as well as a babysitter for (4) different families that I became acquainted with through the school or recommendations. I have taught ages ranging from 2 years old to 14 years. The families I worked for both boys and girls, but mostly boys that needed a male figure in their life. Ideally to play sports with, help with homework, take to appointmets or practices, and have someone in their life to mentor them, or look up to : ) I am a very athletic guy. I love staying active. I have played sports my whole life. I love basketball (and yes, I can dunk on a good day. haha), baseball, football.. how about those BEARS.. I can pretty much pick up any sport and really enjoy myself. I am an avid reader, and I write, so I love reading kids books, helping them out with their homework, or teaching them how to write stories; mostly creative writing. As I said before, I recently moved back to Chicago, and will continue to pursue my career in the arts, but babysitting and mentoring young kids has always been really fun for me : ) I have always felt I had something important to give our younger generation : ) If this sounds appealing to any Chicago parents, please feel free to contact me. We can always negotiate a deal : )      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: Other        Work Experience & Education Background   5 years experience, 1 references I was a substitute for (4) years as well as a babysitter for (4) different families that I became acquainted with through the school or recommendations. I have taught ages ranging from 2 years old to 14 years. The families I worked for both boys and girls, but mostly boys that needed a male figure in their life. Ideally to play sports with, help with homework, take to appointments or practices, and have someone in their life to mentor them, or look up to : )       Childcare experience within the following age groups: 1 - 2 years, 2 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, over 10 years of age, twins, triplets   Education/Training: Master's Degree  I have my master's degree from Harvard University in acting.      Job Preferences   Seeking work as a : Nanny or Babysitter or Nanny/Housekeeper or Tutor or Mother's Helper  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      Transporting children      Children's Laundry      Limited/light housekeeping      Occasional supervision of childrens friends/guests      Help with homework      Adhere to special dietary rules (vegetarian, kosher, lactose intolerant, etc.)      Packing Children's lunches     Desired Start Date: November 05, 2012  Desired Salary: $20/Hour or $2400 - $2600/month  Will work with up to: Two children  Will travel with the family: No  Will care  Special Needs Children: Yes  Housekeeping Duties:    Keep the kitchen tidy during work hours      Feed pets during work day as directed      Walk dog and/or pet care      Family laundry      Grocery shopping regularly as directed      Errands, including dry cleaning, as directed         References   Michelle Kruppa  I babysat for the above individual for about a year and a half. I looked after her three boys in grades 4th, 5th and 6th. I did pick-up from school, helped with homework, played sports, escorted to practices and appointments.