Nykyla M.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Meet Nykyla
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! I'm Nykyla, a 25-year-old with a BBA, a recent college graduate, and a middle school teacher transitioning to law school. I started occasional weekend sitting in high school and began my journey as a nanny at 19, and I've built a strong foundation of childcare experience over the years. In addition to my nannying background, I have a passion for education and have been involved in literary programs, debate coaching, and tutoring. I'm dedicated to helping children grow both academically and personally. My approach to working with children is fun, engaging, and educational. I offer a variety of activities to support their development while keeping them entertained: Outdoor Adventures: bike rides, walks, swimming, hiking Creative Fun: painting, crafting, building projects Educational Activities: field trips to museums, fun with science experiments, movies with learning themes Physical Play: sports, games, dancing Quiet Activities: reading, board games, puzzles I’m also happy to Read more assist with tutoring in subjects such as math, reading, science, and more. My goal is to make learning exciting and approachable while fostering positive growth in every child I work with. If you're looking for a caring and experienced sitter or tutor with a background in education, feel free to reach out. I’m excited to provide more details and answer any questions you may have!
Trust & safety
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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
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Availability
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$40/hr for the first child, $2 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
- Alzheimer's
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Cancer
- Cerebral Palsy
- Diabetes
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
Business Law
Graduated Western Michigan University 2024
References
- Family Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Travel with Family
- Willing to run errands as needed
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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