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Hello, my name is Andrea! I am a full-time certified veterinary technician. I am compassionate, patient, and nurturing. I have a love for working with animals but am also passionate about working with children. I have experience working with all age levels babysitting, working as a camp counselor, and working as an advocate for...
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Hi! My name is Kiera and I am a senior at LC. I have spent lots of time babysitting in my free time during breaks and my high school years. I have experience with children in home, at a swim school for children, and at a summer school for children with special needs. I love all age groups, and have experience with all ages!
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Hi all! I am currently a full-time nanny in Wilmette and am looking for a new family to help, looking at a start date in August or early September. Ideally looking for 30 hours/week but I am flexible for the right fit!
A bit about me! I have been a full-time nanny and house-manager on the Northshore and in Chicago proper.
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Hi! I'm Laura, and I absolutely love spending time with kids. I am a proud aunt to two amazing nephews, and being part of their lives has shown me just how much joy comes from helping children learn, play, and grow. I hope to have children of my own one day, so caring for kids is something that truly comes from the heart.
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Hello! I'm a dedicated early childhood advocate with over 9 years of hands-on experience working with children of all abilities--including those with special needs and children who have experienced trauma.
My approach is rooted in patience, empathy, and individualized care. As both a professional with an Associate Degree in...
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6 years experience·
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My name is Janith, I am 24, bilingual (Spanish) and I have 6 years of care giving experience. I've taken care of both the elderly and infants, both able bodied and special needs. Care giving is a passion of mine since I was a teen and I've always loved forming meaningful connections with kids and their families. From reading...
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Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the families I support. With almost 2 years of professional experience working with special needs children as a paraprofessional, I offer calm, patient, and creative care for up to four children across all age groups....
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My name is Arina and I'm an experienced childcare professional looking to work with a great family! I'm pursuing a Masters in Social Work and looking for 15-25 hours a week.
I'm passionate about youth development and have many skills I'd love to share! I began babysitting at age 12. In college, I babysat for ages 1-13 while...
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I am currently 19 years old, female, and attending DePaul University. I'm from Oregon and I'm studying Political Science and Public Policy!
I started working with children just by babysitting my around my neighborhood around 13-14! Once I was able to work a part-time job at 16 I worked as a ref for kids (3-8) in soccer and...
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My name is Kiana and I am fun loving, hardworking, energetic, and responsible. Looking for short term or long term roles. For childcare I am willing to make a 6 month to 1 year commitment at a time. For household management I am happy to step into something more long term.
I was a nanny and household manager all...
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Hi! I'm a licensed elementary school social worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children and families, including extensive experience working with children with special needs (diverse developmental, emotional, and behavioral) in both professional and personal settings.
I have a masters degree from Uchicago in...
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Student at Northwestern with intermediate proficiency in French, experience with special needs children, and young kids. Looking for work in my allotted hours to watch or supervise kids, help them with homework, and supervise at extra curricular activities. Do not have a car but am licensed.
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Bringing six years of experience to your family, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My motivation stems from positive babysitting experiences and a genuine desire to support families. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...
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Hi! I am an educator with a degree in secondary art education and training in early childhood development and psychology. I love to work with children of all ages and needs! I've had experience working through a diverse range of responsibilities such as after-school errands, homework help, housekeeping tasks, classroom...
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10 years experience·
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I am a loving mother of four fantastic individuals, one with special needs. I have 20 plus years of playing/interacting with children. I love playing games and reading with children. I have numerous years of experience working with children of all ages and many disabilities. Previously employed by Chicago Public Schools as a bus...
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I love children. I started working at a daycare facility at the age of 15 and continued to work there throughout high school. When I was 18, I went to college to pursue my degree in Elementary Education. During college breaks and summers I nannied for a family with grade school aged twins. Upon graduation, I received a job...
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Hi there! I'm Caroline. I'm 28 and live in Lakeview, Chicago. I am looking for part-time or one-off babysitting, dog-walking, light housekeeping or general errand jobs. I have a small SUV and can fit car seats, groceries and packages in my car I am a creative babysitter who loves to play games, make-believe, crafts, and any sort...
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Hi there! My name is Gabriella. I'm the oldest of 5 children. I've been babysitting since I was 12. I have nannied professionally since I was 18, all long term families. I currently nanny one day a week but may be looking for more! I have experience with premies, special needs children, multiples, newborns, toddlers, and...
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I am a high school teacher with CPS looking to tutor, nanny, or houseclean on the side. I have been teaching for 13 years and have a variety of experience. I've worked with special needs students of all abilities and currently teach college prep classes at a selective enrollment high school.
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Hello! I am a college student pursuing a degree in psychology who plans to attend grad school to work as a pediatric occupational therapist or psychologist. I love working with kids. I have been a summer camp counselor for kids ranging in ages from 7 to 16 for the past two summers at Camp Henry in Michigan. I have been...
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