Mary B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Babysitter in South Bend, IN 46616
Meet Mary
- Speaks English and Russian
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! My name is Mary, and I am a 31 year old St. Louis native and current South Bend resident seeking to establish a few steady relationships with local families for occasional, as-needed babysitting opportunities. I adore taking care of and interacting with kids, so for me, babysitting is as much a job as it is an incredibly personally enriching opportunity. A little about me: I have a BA degree in English and Russian Studies from Saint Louis University, and I currently run my own freelance writing business, am working on getting into grad school at Notre Dame to pursue an MFA, and am writing a novel! Language, learning, books, writing, and people are some of my primary loves, so, in these babysitting opportunities, I am seeking to expand both my work and personal experience by applying my "loves" in a practical manner--for example, by reading to your children, Read more or by helping them with some of their language arts homework. Some of my long-term goals involve exploring English/ESL tutoring, pursuing various language certifications (such as the TESOL/TEFL), and doing creative writing professionally, so I believe these babysitting prospects have the great potential to be a mutually beneficial connection for the both of us. That being said, I'm not just about school and homework! I love playing games with kids and seeing how their imaginations expand just by having fun. I believe in engaging kids' creativity in a variety of ways (especially beyond the gadgets world!)--for example, with story games, board games, outdoor games, coloring, and, frankly, anything we can dream up on the fly! I'm as comfortable playing princesses as I am super heroes, and I'm at ease around kids of all ages (I'm the oldest of six kids, so to say I'm used to working with different creative styles is at best an understatement. :)). I have experience taking care of everyone from infants to teenagers, so I'm just as composed changing a diaper as I am bonding with a 7th grader about the pressures of middle school. That diversity of encounter is a huge part of why I love working with kids. Lastly, I've been babysitting in varying degrees since I was 12 years old, and my greatest joy is getting to know the families I've worked for. Happy to provide references if needed! God bless, and I look forward to working with you and your family! Please note: for rates, I am completely willing to work within your budget and individual circumstances, as long as I am compensated fairly.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 07/21/2023
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/10/23
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 7/10/23
Jessica H.
9/4/2015
Loved Mary! We were looking for a babysitter for an evening out, as out-of-towners coming into St. Louis for a weekend. This was our first time ever leaving our infant with a non-family member, so I was more than a little apprehensive about the experience! Mary really stood out from the other applicants in part because she took the time to write a personal message to me (not just C&P her profile), responding to the specifics of my ad. Besides several messages back-and-forth, we also had a lovely phone conversation ahead of our arrival in town, so that I could feel more at ease. She also sent me regular texts (as offered/requested) throughout the evening, letting me know how it was going. I appreciated all of the communication; it made me feel much more at ease, and let me enjoy my rare evening out with my husband! I wish that she lived local to us, so that I could hire her as our regular sitter. Such a great experience!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$17-$20/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Assistance With Transportation
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
English and Russian Studies
Graduated Saint Louis University-Main Campus 2018
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies