Mary D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 40 years paid experience
- Nanny in Alexandria, VA 22309
- 9 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Mary
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
Hello Mom or Dad! Let me tell you about my child care experiences over the past 40 years. (Yes, 40!) My adventures began at the age of 13 when I was the neighborhood sitter. At the age of 19, I volunteered in the Big Brother/Big Sister program and had a little "brother" for seven years. I also worked with a group called "New Kids on the Block" (not the Boy Band) performing puppet shows to teach children about people with disabilities. In my mid-twenties, I cared for a three year old boy named Tommy as his live-in nanny until he started kindergarten. After that I became a Washington DC tour guide and enjoyed working with the many school groups that came to visit our nation's capital. I moved to Florida in 1999 and took classes to receive my Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential so that I could work full-time in Read more child care. In 2010, I received my AA in Early Childhood Education. During my time in Florida, I worked for several preschools and was also the nursery director for a large church. Over the years I have worked with all ages, from infants to high school. When I moved back to the DMV in 2016, I became a full-time nanny for a wonderful family. Currently, I teach pre-K classes for a non-profit organization and still nanny part time as well. I have my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, COVID shot plus boosters and my own reliable vehicle. I love working with children and feel blessed that I have had so many opportunities over the years to make a difference in the lives of so many little ones. Children need to be cherished and seen as the gifts they truly are!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available afternoons, evenings and weekends
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$22-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Seizures
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Early Childhood Education
Graduated Rasmussen College 2010
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies