Emily V.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Midlothian, VA 23112
Meet Emily
- Early Childhood Special Education Certification
- Special Education Certification
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Emily Van Buskirk, and I am a 32-year-old female looking to offer my extensive experience in caring for children. For the past 9 years I have been a special education teacher in Henrico, Hopewell, and Chesterfield County public schools. I attended Longwood University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Pre-K-6 and my Master's degree in Special Education, K-12. I have been trained in CPR/AED/ First Aid within the last 3 years and will be renewing this in the near future. I am also used to helping children with inhalers, nebulizers, and sleep apnea machines. Working with, supporting, and advocating for children is my passion and I am looking to offer my services in the form of babysitting. Also, with my extensive background in public school special education policies and procedures, I am open to answering question for families as the processes can be Read more overwhelming. A bit about me: I am originally from New York, but my family and I have been in the Midlothian area for almost 23 years! I grew up going to Chesterfield County schools and then attended Longwood University to pursue my bachelor's and master's degrees. I have been a teacher for about 9 years but recently left the profession due to the many difficulties properly advocating for students with disabilities in a largely political field. My wonderful parents and older brother's family live in the area, and we regularly spend time together. Which is great because I love spending time with my niece and nephew! In my free time I am an avid powerlifter, meeting with my personal trainer at least 4 times a week and am training for my first meet in November. I have an amazing dog, Izzy, and cat, Piper. Please reach out, I'd love to chat!
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 01/01/2025. 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
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
- After school care availability
Sarah D.
8/30/2017
We love Miss Emily. She cared for my son all summer (2017). Due to our hours and her job, we lost her for the school year, total bummer. However, she is the first person we will call when needing a sitter. We miss you already, Emily!
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$25/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- 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
- Dwarfism
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Pervasive Development Disorder
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Respiratory Care
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Liberal Studies: Elementary Education
Graduated Longwood University 2016
References
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- Friend Join to contact reference
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