Maria D.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 30 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Meet Maria
- Speaks Hungarian
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Mária. I began my nanny and teaching career in CA (9 yrs), continued in CT (7 yrs) and now in FL (7yrs). I'm currently working as a kindergarten teacher at an outdoor nature school in the Fort Lauderdale area. I'm available for part time work M-W after 2:30pm and available all day on Thursdays. I'm also available on Fridays until October when I will begin a school commitment every other Friday. I have worked extensively as a nanny, governess, infant care specialist and teacher. I have also worked with several high profile families in the entertainment industry and traveled the world with them. I have experience with premature multiples, infants, toddlers, school age children and also nuerodiverse children of all ages. I'm a certified ESL teacher (TESOL, TEFL) and tutor children. In response to Covid in 2020, I designed an outdoor 3 hour play group/educational circle Read more time that has connected so many families over the past 4 years. I love to be an extension of a family and a role model to children. I believe good communication and patience works best when working with children and parents. I like bringing creativity and fun to everything I do. I focus on education through play, teach self regulation, mindfulness and manners. My happy almost 3 year-old daughter has worked alongside me since she was born. She's a built-in friend and an asset for teaching social skills such as sharing and empathy. Recertification date for CPR/First Aid/AED is August 2024. Background checked and fingerprinted through the school 2024. I'm also a Trustline member in California. BFA - Theatre - Syracuse University - 2001. I have excellent references and recommendation letters that I'm happy to share. I'm looking forward to connecting with my next wonderful family.
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Completed 09/01/2024. 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
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- 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 12/1/24
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Has a child who needs to accompany care provider on the job
- 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 12/1/24
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr for the first child, $5 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- 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
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Delayed Speech
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Premature Newborn
Education
Theatre
Graduated Syracuse University 2001
References
- Former Employer Join to contact reference
- Co-worker 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
- Hungarian