Michelle H.|New Orleans, LA
$15-20/hr
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10 yrs exp
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55 yrs old
I love children and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old -- which is over 30 years of experience! I have a master's degree in education and am a former teacher. (I also earned a second master's degree -- an MFA in creative writing -- more recently, just for fun.) I worked at one point as a full-time nanny, but for over a decade now, I've been an editor at the LSU School of Medicine. However, I still greatly enjoy childcare as a way to counterbalance the dry, technical work I do all day. I don't mind sitting for families who need occasional help here and there, but I most enjoy working for people who need someone on a regular basis (like a regular date night each week, for example) as it gives me a chance to know the family and bond with the kids. I have also babysat for a number of families who are visiting New Orleans and take pride in making both parents and kids feel comfortable so that they can really enjoy this wonderful city.