Kat M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Nashville, TN 37221
Meet Kat
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
I am a professional nanny dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments that promote emotional and cognitive growth. As a former lead preschool teacher, I integrate Montessori and Waldorf principles to support holistic child development. My experience as a trauma-informed resource parent and behavioral support provider has strengthened my ability to manage complex behaviors and foster emotional regulation. I am known for my organization, dedication, and strong communication with families. Expertise: • Emotional Regulation: Experienced in teaching self-regulation techniques for children. • Behavior Management: Skilled in navigating and de-escalating high-intensity behaviors. • Early Childhood Education: Specializing in developmentally appropriate learning through play. • Family Collaboration: Partnering with families, schools, and household teams for cohesive support. • American Sign Language (ASL): Teaching basic ASL concepts (colors, letters, simple signs) to support language development. • Meal Planning & Preparation: Creating balanced, allergen-friendly meals with nutrient-dense, natural ingredients. • Culinary Creativity: Designing Read more fun, engaging meals to encourage healthy eating habits in children. Recent Experience: Professional Nanny | Family Assistant 📍 Knoxville, TN (2022-2024) • Provided multi-day overnight care, maintaining routines and emotional support during parents’ travel. • Designed and implemented a 5-day-a-week homeschool program focused on social-emotional learning. • Planned and led weekly educational and recreational activities for child development. Lead Teacher & Assistant | Early Childhood Education 📍 2017-2022 • Taught foundational ASL concepts to young children to support early communication skills. • Developed and implemented Montessori and Waldorf-inspired lesson plans. • Mentored and trained college students in classroom management and teaching techniques. • Managed classroom safety and led emergency interventions when needed. * I can provide state background check along with references upon request.
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
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Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$30/hr for the first child, $0 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Tourette Syndrome
Education
Graduated
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies