Maria A.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 26 years paid experience
- Nanny in Wilmette, IL 60091
- 11 miles, will travel 5 mi
Meet Maria
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Don't let my age fool you! I play badminton with 7 yr old's, I play basketball with 12 yr. old's, I jog 30 minutes almost daily. I chose this as my profession, it is not just a job for me. I have a degree in Child Psychology. Ask all of my twelve references & they will tell you that I was their children's favorite! I have a lot of energy & love keeping busy. I am excellent with children's conflict resolution. Children take to me quickly because I like to be silly and play with them. I have a loving, yet firm way with children that only expects the best from them. My most recent job with Henry, a darling 8 year old boy and his 14 year old sister who live in Evanston (216) 832-6164. 1)Birgit (looks like Bridgette but it is not) (312) 493-8279. I worked with a Read more family of four in Wilmette. 2) Cathy from Evanston, where I worked with three children (312) 480-6265. 3) Jennifer Gonzalaz (312) 307-2833 -Cell. I worked for this Wilmette family from 8/2015 until they relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in the spring of 2016. They have five children between the ages of 9 and 16 yrs. old. 4) Rachel Burrell (847) 920-5027-Home -OR- (215) 499-2708 -Cell. I worked for this Wilmette family for the 2014/2015 school year. The mom is a teacher and did not work in the summer. They have a 6 yr. old boy, and an 8 yr. old girl. 5) Jennifer Hudson (847) 904-2946 -Home -OR- (630) 240-4311 -Cell. This Glenview family has two girls, 7 yr. old and 9 yr. old. I was hired to take care of the girls after school while the family transitioned from their Chicago home to their new house in Glenview. 6) Dr. Beth Fraum (847) 922-3923 -Cell. I worked for this single Wilmette mother for 4 years. Her three children were in Junior High and High School. The kids got older, and they no longer needed help. The middle child was on the autism spectrum & I adored him! 7) Dr. Lois Polatnick (847) 542-8817 -Cell. I worked for this Evanston family for five years. I mainly took care of their 9 year old daughter because her brother was older and more independent. The job ended because my husband (at the time) and I relocated to Colorado. 8) Barbara Miller (847) 835-8000 - Home. This Glencoe family has 6 yr. old twin daughters. The mom works from home, and her business did not flourish as she had hoped, so she let me go. I worked for them for six months. Thanks!! Maria
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 11/08/2017
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 01/13/2021
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 11/16/2017
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons and weekends
Nanny
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/27/22
- Willing to consider a part time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/27/22
Sheldon S.
2/9/2021
Maria is not just a babysitter, she can patiently teach us how to be good parents as well. Just after two weeks, we already learned a lot from her. Our son loves her!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$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
- 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
- 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
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
- Wilbarger Brushing Protocol
Education
Child Psychology
Eastern University
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies