Level of education: I completed my undergraduate degree in 2012 majoring in social work. I recently completed my masters degree in social work in May 2014.

Additional skills or certifications: I am in the process of getting my license to become a school social worker. Additionally, I plan to be certified in CPR before a nanny position begins.

Experience: For the past year, I have been a social work intern at an elementary school. I worked one on one with children, facilitated groups, and participated with the special education team. Last year, I worked one on one with a boy at school who suffered from an undiagnosed disorder. I worked with him on his school work, taught him self regulation strategies, and taught him social skills. I worked at a pre school for a few months. I assisted the teacher with educational activities as well as supervised and played with the children. I volunteered in Costa Rica for a month at a soup kitchen. I provided food for the children and played with them after they ate their food every day. I also had an internship at a center for children who are victims of trauma. The center had an after school program where I helped children with homework, played with them, and served dinner at night. The children were elementary aged children. I worked as a nanny once a week during a summer for a 8 year old in college. I also babysat two boys in high school from ages 4 to 8.

Experience with the following age groups: I have worked with children from the ages of 1 to 12.

Interests and hobbies:I love to be outside and stay active. During the summer I enjoy hiking, swimming, running, and riding my bike. I especially like doing arts and crafts, including scrapbooking. I enjoy being social and spending time with my friends and family!

Describe your childcare style:I like for children to have a schedule or routine so they are in a safe and predictable environment. I enjoy having fun with children in any kind of setting. It is important to me to do a variety activities with children both indoors and outdoors. I like working with children educationally if needed as well in a more relaxed setting.

What activities do you like to do with children:I love doing a variety of activities with children. I like to color, do arts and crafts, and draw with children. I love taking children to the pool, park, going on walks, and going on bike rides with children during the summer months. I also like being creative with children and making up our own games or playing pretend. I am willing to do any sort of activity with a child!

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I have worked with children for many years and I have enjoyed every bit of it I want to work with children as a life long career. Not only is it fun working with children, it is really great to have a positive impact on children.I enjoy working closely with families and assisting them with anything they need.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Communication with the family and being responsible are very important aspects of being a nanny. It is important to know the expectations of the family and follow through with them. It is also important to be reliable, on time, and complete tasks that need to be done. When working with a child it is important be caring, loving, energetic, patient, understanding, and up for anything!

Additional comments:I am looking for on call positions. I love working with children and I am excited to meet your family!