Irene S.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 8 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Bronx, NY 10451
Meet Irene
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I am a 30-yr-old female professional performing artist (dance/act/sing) and writer based in NYC. I hold a BFA in Commercial Dance as well as a BA in English/Writing from Pace University in Lower Manhattan. I am originally from Meredith, New Hampshire, but have resided in NYC the past decade for my career. When COVID hit, I lost all of my performing gigs and became a full-time nanny, and have been loving it ever since! At this time I also decided to go back to school, and completed my master's degree in Health Education and Promotion via Plymouth State University. Next goal is to get my PhD in Psychology. Previous childcare experience includes working as a camp counselor, dance instructor, children's theatre performer, k-12 substitute teacher, full-time 7 days/week nanny, and babysitting for many families of boys/girls/multiples, from ages 3 weeks to 17 years. I am very comfortable with pets. I Read more do not smoke, drink, or do any drugs. I am wilderness first aid certified, CPR-certified, a vet-verified professional dog walker, and a Red Cross certified babysitter. I am a certified meditation, relaxation, and yoga teacher and completed my yoga teacher training in Goa, India. I am a certified para-professional with experience working full-time with students of all ages and abilities/disabilities in the local public school district. My strengths are as a writing and reading teacher/tutor. I currently tutor several school-aged students. *Fully immunized against COVID-19.* References: I have been working with children professionally since 2010, babysitting since 2016, and nannying full-time since 2020. I can provide recent references upon request. Fun facts: Proud cat mom, NYC marathon finisher, Hiking guide in the White Mountain National Forest, Plays multiple instruments, Driver's license and valid US passport, Strong competitive swimmer, Award-winning published writer Thank you for checking out my profile. I hope you'll consider me in your hiring process! :)
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 06/17/2022
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Basic Criminal
Completed 03/06/2025. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/1/25
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 3/1/25
Jennifer D.
1/1/2024
Sarah A.
10/13/2022
Lucy H.
7/26/2022
Kelly S.
7/17/2022
Irene is the best. Always on time, responsible, patient. My daughter loves her.
Andrea C.
7/4/2022
Andrea C.
5/29/2022
Irene took care of our 3 year old daughter in the afternoons for a week when we had a gap in care, picking her up from school, preparing her snacks, and taking her to the playground and short outings. Our daughter adored her. Irene was always on time and was a great communicator.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Epilepsy
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Seizures
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Health Education and Promotion
Graduated Plymouth State University 2022
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
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
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies