Amanda W.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 20 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Meet Amanda
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
*Please read, UPDATED information. :-) Hello! I am a certified Elementary School Teacher and have a master's degree in teaching English as Second Language. I have taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade for 15 years. While in college I nannied for several different families. I have always loved working with children and my entire career has revolved around teaching and caring for children. I have many references upon request! :-) My passion is to make all children, including infants to teens, feel loved, nurtured, and safe. I love reading, singing, dancing, playing, doing art and crafts, and letting children explore their world in order to learn and grow! I have left my teaching career in order to have a more flexible schedule for my own family. I have 4 children, twin 14-year-olds, a 13-year-old, and my oldest is almost 25! So I do have experience with multiples, as well! I Read more can care for your children during weekdays, in my home or in yours. I do have dogs. Please look at my credentials and let me know if you would like to talk more! I love the baby stage and toddlers. My kiddos have grown to middle school age and adulthood and I miss those baby days! I love preschool age as well, helping preschoolers to learn pre-reading and writing skills, early numeracy, doing art, sensory activities, dance/ song, and dramatic play! *Please ask about possible Preschool Classes that I would be interested in starting in my home if there was enough interest! I live in Superior Township, on the corner of Geddes Road and Prospect Road. Thank you for considering me!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
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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
Not reported
Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and evenings
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$22/hr for the first child, $1 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
- 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
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- 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
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Elementary Education with major in Language Arts and minor in Art/Drama
Graduated Eastern Michigan University 2005
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
- 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
- Earth science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies