36yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

I have provided long-term, live-in, overnight, back-up and part-time babysitting/care-giving for many families since 2007. Prior to entering graduate school full-time, I was a special education assistant teacher for 3 years for elementary/middle school which serves individuals with moderate to profound intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities. In addition to that, I have also worked for multiple years as a camp counselor at a youth and young adult summer camp located in the Baltimore area. I have also worked at a residential treatment center for children and adolescents with emotional and behavior difficulties. I thoroughly enjoy providing care for children of all ages and abilities. I am very active and child-oriented so I frequently try to engage children in arts/crafts, cooking, board games, reading, organized indoor/outdoor sports, and various activities with the children I care for. I also enjoy infusing education into the time I spend with kids (I like to do it discretely so the kids don't notice they are learning while having fun). Depending on the season and the child's abilities, I often visit museums, festivals, libraries, zoos, parks, recreational centers and other creative kid friendly places. I am infant/child and adult CPR and CPI trained and certified. I also provide special needs care and pet care. Furthermore, I am knowledgeable of American Sign Language (about 400 signs) as well as occupational therapy and speech therapy techniques/protocols as I have worked alongside and collaboratively with these disciplines. I am able to provide a professional resume upon request.