Name: Maria Childcare Experience: 6 years Education: 2 years of college course work in child psychology Special Experience or Training: volunteered as an art teacher, loves the outdoors, swimming and yoga Reference: "I can't say enough about her. She has old-fashioned ways of nurturing kids, just like a mother." Maria is looking for a full-time position in the city where she can take advantage of all there is to do with children. She is experienced with infants through elementary school age children. In addition to her nanny experience, she provided group care at the Cleveland Racquet Club. Maria is used to a high activity, think on your feet environment and would be happy to help run a household. She is very flexible with hours and would consider travel with a family. She is looking for a situation where she can really bond with both parents and kids.

	Name: Amanda Childcare Experience: 9 years Education: BFA, Columbia College Special Experience or Training: 4 summers as a residential camp counselor with girls 7 through 18 years old. Reference: "She has a natural way with kids. They gravitate towards her." Amanda has been working with children since she was in junior high school. In addition to extensive babysitting experience, she has worked with children at summer camps and on mission trips to Mexico. Amanda is looking forward to using her background and training in the arts in a full-time nanny position. She is available to work in the north or northwest suburbs. Amanda is a real people person who can't wait to share all she has to offer with a family.

	Name: Michelle Childcare Experience: 30 years Education: AA, Elementary Education, Truman College Special Experience or Training: lived and worked in Israel in 1986. Reference: "Her interaction with children is wonderful - she is patient, attentive and caring." From 1987 through 2006, Michelle provided childcare and household management for two families in Tel Aviv. In addition to her work in private homes, she has been a tutor, worked with special needs children and taught preschoolers. Michelle recently returned to the United States to be with her family in Skokie. She is looking for a full-time position with a family seeking a long-term commitment. She does not drive, but is comfortable on public transportation. Michelle can work in either the city or the near north suburbs. She is a committed, professional nanny who wants to give her all to a family for many years to come.

	Name: Pam Childcare Experience: 17 years Education: DuSable High School, Chicago Special Experience or Training: her many excellent references and long-term relationships with the families she has nannied for. Reference: "Outstanding. Very interactive. She sings, cuddles, rocks to sleep, plays games and is physically active with them." Pam has been a professional nanny for many years. Her track record for forming successful relationships with children and parents is truly outstanding. Pam has an easy-going personality and can roll with the punches around someone's home. She's a team player who is eager to form a great working relationship with parents. Pam is not a driver, but she knows the city well and is comfortable getting around on public transportation.

	Name: Gabie Childcare Experience: 6 years Education: BA, Loyola University, Chicago Special Experience or Training: foreign languages and singing in church choir Reference: "She is very calm and has a lot of patience. She's not afraid to jump right in to help." Gabie is an artistic, college-educated young woman who has built great long-term relationships with families. She has also tried the corporate world and knows that nannying is really the job for her. Gabie is a driver with a car. She's flexible on location for either the city or close northern suburbs. Gabie's interest in foreign languages and the arts will make her a great asset to a family with similar interests.

	Name: Amber Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: completed 2 years at Kansas University Special Experience or Training: excellent experience with children and adults with special needs. Reference: "She walks in and the kids light up. She was very loving with them." Amber has worked with children in a wide variety of settings. In addition to her nanny and babysitting experience, she worked for 2 years as a teachers assistant in a school for autistic children. Amber worked as a case manager and residential supervisor with disabled adults. She spent 1 year as an Americorp volunteer working with children 5 to 10 years of age in a reading program. Amber is seeking a full-time nanny position in the city. She drives but does not own a car. She is looking forward to really getting invested in a family and the development of their children. Amber is open to travel with a family. She'll pitch in to help manage a home. Amber's goal is to provide the best care possible when kids can't be with their parents.

	Name: Tendayi Childcare Experience: 6 years Education: studied at Moody Bible, Wheaton College and Cambridge University Special Experience or Training: fluent in French and Shano, plays the piano Reference: "She is very peaceful. She is very calm, very respectful, very playful, very creative and very kind." Tendayi's nanny experience includes caring for 2 sets of twins - one newborn and one 7 years of age. She has also worked intensively with a special needs child providing 24 hour care. Her last nanny position was shared care where she worked with children from 2 families. Tendayi has worked as a volunteer counselor/activities coordinator in an inner-city after school care program. She is currently seeking a full-time position in the far northern suburbs.

	Name: Mary Childcare Experience: 9 years Education: 1 year of Early Childhood Education coursework at Oakton Community College Special Experience or Training: elementary school volunteer Reference: "She has a knack for making them feel comfortable and at home." Mary has experience as both a nanny and day care provider. She has worked with children newborn through age 12, including twins and children with special medical needs. She is a driver with a car and is seeking a full-time position in Chicago or the near north suburbs. Mary wants to work with involved parents to support them in meeting goals for their children. She is relaxed and easy-going and is looking for that kind of work environment.

	Name: Maria Childcare Experience: 3 years in the United States Education: post-graduate degree in Psychology, Lucian Blaga University, Romania Special Experience or Training: volunteer work with mentally and physically disabled kindergarteners, church nursery worker, Sunday school teacher. Reference: "She is educated in psychology. She thinks first and reacts second and is very trustworthy. I have a lot of confidence in her." Maria is seeking a nanny position in Chicago and can do either a full-time or after-school schedule. Her varied experiences make her an exceptionally well-rounded childcare provider. She has studied psychology, done extensive volunteer work and has worked with children infant through primary school age as a nanny. Maria is looking for a family where she can focus on the children over the long-term. She is hoping to find a situation where a family can work with her although she doesn't drive.

	Name: Justyna Childcare Experience: 17 years Education: continuing educations at Truman College Special Experience or Training: fluent in polish, some German and Russian' Reference: "She gives them love. She makes sure they know they is a dear friend." Justyna has exceptional nanny experience. She has enjoyed long-term relationships with several families. She is seeking a full-time position in downtown Chicago starting with a baby. Justyna is willing and able to be very flexible to meet a family's needs. She is a hard-working, professional person who values education and continues to take courses for her own personal development on the weekends.

	Name: Marisa Childcare Experience: 5 years Education: Morgan Park High School Special Experience or Training: professional make-up artist, children's face painter Reference: "Kids love her. She is fun and laid back." "It's not just a job for her." Marisa has long-term relationships with two families. She has worked as both a nanny and household manager and has a genuine understanding of what it takes to help a family run their home. Marisa is seeking a flexible part or full time position in the city or close northern suburbs.

	Name: Mira Childcare Experience: 18 years Education: College for Mechanical Engineering, Belgrade Special Experience or Training: ran her own family day care home Reference: "She is creative, loving, funny and non-judgmental. She really loves getting kids active and outside. She is educated and very talented." Over the last 18 years, Mira has formed exceptional relationships with many children and their parents. Her goal is to treat each child as an individual. She enjoys planning educational activities and loves to get involved in imaginative play. Mira is open to helping a family manage their home. She is seeking a full-time position in the northern suburbs.

	Name: Vergia Childcare Experience: 7 years Education: Early Childhood Education course work, Olive Harvey College Special Experience or Training: community outreach, curriculum planning Reference: "She's a great teacher. She's all about learning." Verigia is looking forward to beginning a nanny career after working for many years as a family day care provider and after school care teacher. She has experience with children infant through school age, Her knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice will be a big plus to the family who employs her. Vergia is flexible and hard-working. She is searching for a full-time position. Locations that work for her include: downtown, south loop, west loop or Hyde Park.

	Name: Valerie Childcare Experience: over five years Education: BS, Elementary Education, Northwest Missouri State Special Experience or Training: College credits in Early Childhood Education,Recreational Therapy Special Experience or Training: multiple student teaching/practicum experiences in a wide variety of settings Reference: "She is very nurturing, very caring, a very good listener. She took care of all their needs and was very responsive to them." Valerie is relocating to Chicago from Kansas City, MO. Her student teaching/practicum experiences are with pre-kindergarten through 6th graders. She designed a weekly parent newsletter and emphasized bringing technology into her lesson plans. Valerie is a dedicated volunteer with several organizations, including Special Olympics. She is seeking a full-time position with a family who will value her background in education and will need her for the next 3 - 5 years.

	Name: Sabrina Childcare Experience: 6 years Education: 2+ years child development coursework at California State University Special Experience or Training: pre-school teaching Reference: "Excellent. Respects each child for who they are and what they need." Sabrina is looking forward to bringing her experience as a family day care provider, pre-school teacher and church nursery director to a nanny position. She hopes to find a family she can stay with "until the children no longer need me." Sabrina enjoys creating learning experiences for children at all ages and stage of development. Sabrina recently relocated to the Chicago area from California. She is a driver with a car and is flexible for either a live-in or live-out position.

	Name: Erica Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: MSW, Andrews University, BS in Behavioral Science, Union College Special Experience or Training: extensive experience with special needs children and adults. Reference: "Very positive, very gentle, very patient. She has a hands-on, interacting way." Erica brings a great deal of professional experience to her search for a nanny position. She has been an Americorp volunteer, a Head Start coordinator and has worked with both children and adults in therapeutic settings. She is well-versed in all developmental stages and looks forward to working one-on-one with a family. Erica is seeking a position in the city or close northern suburbs; however, she cannot be in a home with pets since she has severe allergies. Erica is a driver with a car.

	Name: Cassie Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: BA, Acting, Illinois State University Special Experience or Training: studied Spanish at the college level, plays guitar Reference: "She is very caring and not just superficial. She genuinely cares for the child." Cassie is an extremely hard working young woman who has formed wonderful long-term relationships with several families. She has cared for children infant through pre-teen and is looking for a full-time position in the city with set hours. Cassie is a very creative, fun-loving, energetic person who is looking forward to using her background in theatre in a nanny position.

	Name: Heather Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: 2 + years of college course work in education and theatre Special Experience or Training: competitive swimmer, volunteer with Special Olympics swimmers Reference: "Heather used a full curriculum, closely following lesson plans and providing me with reports on their progress. She would always have projects ath the end of the day." Heather has extensive day care experience in addition to her work with children in private homes, including a position as a live-in nanny. She has been a lead infant and toddler teacher, lead preschool teacher and an assistant director. Heather's background in group care makes her an excellent candidate for a position with multiples or up to 4 children. She recently moved to Chicago from Wisconsin and is looking for a full-time nanny position. Heather is very flexible on hours, duties and location. She is a take-charge kind of person who looks forward to bringing all her professional experience to her new job.

	Name: Tina Childcare Experience: 8 years Education: Associates degree Special Experience or Training: year of experience in busy suburban households Reference: "The best. She loves my kids and they love her." Tina is a professional nanny and household manager who has worked in both live-in and live-out positions. She is truly devoted to children and fostering their healthy development. Tina knows what it takes to support a family with two working parents. The combination of her hands-on child development know-how and her ability to run a busy suburban household make her an exceptional candidate. Tina is looking for a full-time position in the Barrington area.

	Name: Irina Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: BA, Teaching, Pedagogical Institute, Moscow Special Experience or Training: taught math in for 10 years in Russia Reference: "She has integrity, is knowledgeable and polite. Everyone, especially children, loves her." In addition to her work as a nanny and a teacher, Irina worked for 5 years managing a job placement program for immigrants at a not-for-profit agency. Two of her references in the US also knew her as a teacher in Russia. Irina has worked with babies through school age children in her nanny positions. She is currently seeking a job that is either 2 -3 full days per week or an after school position. Her ideal location would be within 15 miles of her Deerfield home. Irina will be a great fit for a family that is looking for maturity and stability in addition to an education background.

	Name: Weslie Childcare Experience: 13 years Education: attended college in Poland Special Experience or Training: long-term commitments to her employers Reference: "Anyone who gets her is lucky. Her level of care comes from the heart." Weslie has been with two families over her entire nanny career. She is a happy, energetic woman who truly loves kids and wants to become a part of the family. Weslie is looking for a full-time job and is very open as to hours and location. She would love to start with one baby and continue to help out as the family grows.

	Name: Ana Childcare Experience: 7 years Education: currently studying Early Childhood Education at St. Augustine College in Chicago Special Experience or Training: studied education at the college level in Guatemala, fluent in Spanish Reference: She is really wonderful. Her strength is her connection to and concern for children in all aspects." Ana has worked full-time for one family for the last 7 years. She is looking for a new family that she can form a similar relationship with while she continues her schooling on a part-time basis in the evening. Ana really enjoys bringing her education background to her work as a nanny through creative storytelling, reading, outings and special activities. She hopes to provide "the best environment possible to raise confident children."

	Name: Lilliana Childcare Experience: 5 + years Education: currently studying at Truman College, attended college in Columbia Special Experience or Training: nurse assistant training Reference: "Patient, caring and nurturing. She treats them like they are her own. Whoever hires her will be very happy." Lilliana would love to find a family near her Evanston home that needs her for about 40 hours per week. She has experience with infant twins through school age children. Lilliana is a very organized, calm and patient person. When she finds a great family whose schedule and location are a match for her she plans on staying with them for a very long time.

	Name: Louise Childcare Experience: 10 years Education: Lakeview High School, Chicago Reference: "Consistent. Very warm and loving. Louise jumps in! I can trust that she's going to get it done." Louise has worked for many families on both a full and part-time basis over the last 10 years. She is currently seeking a position that will accommodate her own children's school schedule and location. Her ideal situation would be Monday - Friday, anytime between 8 am and 4:30 pm in Evanston, Skokie or Rogers Park. Louise is used to being active with children, getting them outside and to activities. She is a bubbly, energetic woman who looks forward to finding the right family to work with.

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