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  • 10 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Toms River, NJ 08755

Meet Karen

  • Early Childhood Special Education Certification
  • Special Education Certification
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

I am a Mom of 3. (25, 22, & 17). I am an active parent. I am a Teacher (Spec Ed. & Elementary Certified.). I teach ESL currently locally. I enjoy working with children. I tell my students that I am all about having fun, but priorities/responsibilities come first! I am also very involved with Boy Scouts, as my youngest son in an Eagle Scout. I am a merit badge counselor for swimming and LG, and will be adding additional merit badges shortly. Sadly he will age out end of September. I have worked with Cub scouts and Boy Scouts at the Citta reservation during the summer. I am a certified lifeguard as well as have my WSI certification as well. (Water Safety Instructor). As I am able to provide swim Lessons, and safety courses. (RC learn to swim program). I have worked at the Y for 15 years. My Read more other hobbies and interests are sewing, quilting, embroidery. I have taught sewing lessons on occasion. I enjoy music and reading as well. I like to travel when ever I can.

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Availability

  • Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
  • Daytime care availability during summer months
  • After school care availability

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Experience

Willing to care for 3 children per sitting

$15-$16/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • Infants (age 0-11 months)

  • Toddlers (age 1-3)
  • Preschooler (age 4-5)
  • Grade School (age 6-11)
  • Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
  • 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
    • Cancer
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy
    • Seizures
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Positive Behavioral Support
    • Recreational Music or Art Therapy

Education

Special Ed/Elem Wd

The College of Saint Rose

Additional services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Swimming Supervision
  • Crafts
  • Potty Training
  • Travel with Family
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Elementary science
    • English
    • Essay writing

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