Diana Y.

“ Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun?

I have extensive experience caring for children between the ages of 0-13. Here's some information you might want to know about my methods and experience:

* A passion for youth. My experience includes over 9 years of caring for children of all ages from newborn through junior high. In addition to caring for children one-on-one, I have also...

Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun?

I have extensive experience caring for children between the ages of 0-13. Here's some information you might want to know about my methods and experience:

* A passion for youth. My experience includes over 9 years of caring for children of all ages from newborn through junior high. In addition to caring for children one-on-one, I have also helped organize and lead several community children's programs. I have taught introductory Spanish to three classes of children covering grades 3-11. I am a social dancer and have had a few opportunities to use my knowledge and skills to teach teenagers various forms of swing dancing. Currently, and for the last 3 years, I am involved with mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters.

* Creativity. I believe children should have fun and explore their imagination. I'm a huge advocate of outdoor activities when appropriate. My methods are fun, hands-on, and I am not afraid to get on the floor and play games or make up activities (I even bring my own!). Some of my past exploits with various ages have included making forts and pirate ships out of blankets and furniture, making homemade play dough, creating our own musical instruments out of coffee cans, enjoying musical fun with my personal collection of shakers and hand drums, acting out stories, and using flash cards along with playing simple games to encourage learning colors, numbers, and words (for the younger children). I am an avid reader with a large collection of children's books (literally hundreds), so I always try to slip in the fun of reading whenever possible. I also love animals; so dogs, cats, etc. are no problem at all.

My greatest creative challenge and achievement however, is my mastering the game of pretend. Through one-on-one child care, I've learned to use my surroundings to create forts, storm castles, sink pirate ships and experience treasure hunts.

* Responsible adult

*Competent swimming supervisor.

*Willing to become CPR certified.

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