Catherine B.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 10 years paid experience
- Nanny in Chicago, IL 60641
- 8 miles, will travel 1 mi
Meet Catherine
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
Hi there! I’m Katie, and I’ve been babysitting for over 10 years. I’m am a CPS special education teacher with 6 years of experience in the classroom, so I’m well-versed in working with kids of all needs and abilities. I was a teacher on the south side of Chicago for 4 years (ranging from 2nd through 8th grade) at Dulles Elementary and now I am a Kindergarten through 2nd grade Special education teacher at Coonley Elementary in North Center. I’ve lived in Chicago my whole life, and I absolutely love this city. I’d be thrilled to take your kids on some fun Chicago summer adventures—whether it’s exploring parks, visiting museums, or enjoying the lakefront. I’m all about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where your kids can thrive. From helping with homework to playing games and sticking to routines, I’m here to make sure your little ones have a Read more great time and feel valued. I’m really looking forward to meeting your family and providing awesome care for your kids. Thanks for considering me as your babysitter!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 09/08/2024
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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, evenings, late nights and weekends
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$18/hr for the first child, $3 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Repositioning
Education
Special Education
Graduated Relay Graduate School of Education 2020
References
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies