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  • 12 years paid experience
  • Babysitter in Sacramento, CA 95831

Meet Karissa

  • Special Education Certification
  • Speaks English and Spanish
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a car

When I was 8 years old, I finally got a little brother through adoption - I loved playing little mommy with him, making food creations, running around and swinging outside, building things, and reading books together. Ever since, I have enjoyed working in preschools, elementary schools, middle and high schools, as well as babysitting/nanny-ing, and working as a mid-level supervisor as a behavior therapist for autistic kids. Playing with, teaching, and watching kiddos have fun and learn is one of the most joyful parts of my life - because they are so teachable, curious, resilient and capable! For my undergrad (special education), I student taught at a middle school, and my practicums also included K-8. My practicum for my master’s degree was as the assistant school district behavior specialist, running around each school in the district for kids as young as 3, all the way to 21. Just a note, Read more I’m currently taking a break from formal work to travel the country by train and spread awareness about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a devastating under-recognized mental health disorder I struggled with for years. Now I’m determined to raise awareness and human connection about the disorder, lessen the negative impacts it causes, and educate those who are unfamiliar. I will be in southeastern Wisconsin until at least April 15, 2025 and hope to meet some wonderful families while here!

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Availability

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  • Generally available afternoons

Nanny

  • Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
  • Willing to consider a part time position
  • Seeking Short-term (1 to 3 months) employment
  • Start date is flexible
  • My availability is valid through 4/15/25

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Klia W.

9/4/2021

Karissa is fantastic!! She has bonded so well with our boys and family and brings such positivity when she is around. On-time, communicates well, pleasant and would highly recommend.

Experience

Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting

$19-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child

  • 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+)
  • Special needs expand

    • Cognitive Disabilities
    • Social/Emotional
    • Asperger's Syndrome
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
    • Delayed Speech
    • Developmental Language Disorder
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyslexia
    • Hearing Loss
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Mental Illness
    • Mobility Challenges
    • Visual Impairment
    • Administering Medication
    • Applied Behavior Analysis
    • Assistance With Transportation
    • Bathing
    • Dressing Assistance
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Grooming and Hygiene
    • Positive Behavioral Support

Education

MA in Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism

Graduated Ball State University 2023

References

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
  • Homework expand

    • Finishing homework
    • Checking answers
    • Studying for a test
    • Proofreading
    • Basic math
    • Pre-algebra
    • Elementary science
    • English
    • Essay writing

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