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I went to Clarion University of PA for 4 years. I taught first grade for 2 years and 2nd grade for 1 year. I student taught in 3rd grade along with special education. I love working with students and developing authentic lessons for each child!
Hi I'm Ethan, I've been playing music since I could stand, so really my whole life. - I learned clarinet to be like my grandpa and performed in wind symphonies and orchestras as early as grade school. Alongside my passion for classical music, I played in rock and jazz bands up till high school, then performing and recording...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Music lessons: Currently taking new students ( October 2024). My approach to teaching directly reflects the student's goals and interests. I'm an excellent teacher for beginning piano students through intermediate. Whether your child is serious about piano skills, or is looking to add a fun hobby or skill, I am the perfect...
5.0
"We hired Tracy to watch our toddler who is almost 3 years old, and will continue to hire her for weekend babysitting. She is very reliable, and also incredibly fun. She understands what kids of different ages are ingested in and immediately related to our son....
Kay C.
Sage A.
Portland, OR
$15-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello!
I am currently a lead teacher for an early toddler classroom, and am excited to transition back into nannying! I have a year of nanny experience, and have been working in a professional childcare setting for 4 years. I have experience with infants to preschool age children. I have extensive training in academic and...
Sage can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sage has been a blessing to work with. The girls adore her and I love how patient and attentive she is with them. She’s great at communicating concerns and being willing to commute my girls to and from dance practices. "
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Michelle B.
Portland, OR
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed K-5 Art teacher. I teach part-time and I am interested in nannying or teaching private art lessons to supplement my teaching. I have 15 years of childcare experience. I'm kind, gentle, flexible and professional!
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was an awesome addition to our family. I am a single parent raising two boys who were both in middle school while Michelle worked with us for over a year. She was always punctual, helped the boys their homework, drove them to their various sports...
Peter G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am an Early Educator looking to nanny for a special family. I have my BA in Child and Family Studies. I have worked in various preschools in the Metro area for 15+ years. I am now shifting my career to nannying and focusing on becoming a Community Trainer for other Early Educators. I love what I do. I am happy to be a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily arrived on time; acted professionally, friendly and knowledgeable; and is on our list of emergency childcare providers. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Shelby here. I am a Portland native who has been in childcare for over 10 years. I have worked with multiple families and children of all ages. I am an open hearted and minded fun loving nanny who loves to PLAY! I am a musician and also offer beginner guitar and ukulele lessons; music, dance and curiosity are...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation."
Amy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Madi. I have been working with kids since I was 12 and have had multiple full time nannying jobs that I loved. I just graduated with a degree in elementary education and love to involve learning in everyday activities. My favorite thing is to have fun with kids and take them on adventures to discover new places...
Madi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madi was an amazing sitter for my two boys, one 6yrs old and the other 13 yrs old. She helped my 6yr old with virtual learning and doing school work, and made sure my 13 yr stayed on task. I would come home and she would have done crafts and science projects with...
Lavonda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a multi media artist in Portland, Oregon. My tutoring background is specifically in art, but am I very capable of handling many other subjects. I have a years experience teaching Art Camps and doing private lessons. Age ranges in camps were anywhere from 6-15. Camps were about 20 kids, which taught me an awful lot about...
4.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My bio/resume is available upon request. I teach and consult out of my NE Portland studio but I am also willing to commute to your location. I teach private and group piano, guitar and voice lessons. I also provide on-call childcare, respite care and family mentoring and support (with an emphasis on special needs).
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My two young girls have loved their time with Michelle. She has a warm, loving personality that immediately put them at ease. I found Michelle to be a very professional with excellent communication."
John G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've work as a teacher for over 5 years and with children for over 10 years. have experience with individuals ages 5-30 in a range of different needs. I consider myself responsible, professional, creative, and fun! I love to engage with individuals in different ways and settings to truly make sure we all have a great time!...
5.0
"I have never met a more creative, PATIENT, and committed individual. I worked along side Ms. Mahoney for a little over 2 years in the special education department of a neighborhood school. In that time I have seen her compassionately hold a high bar for all her...
Emily S.
Wendy J.
Portland, OR
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Wendy, a licensed teacher with two years of experience. I specialize in personalized tutoring, catering to individual student needs. My strengths include early and emerging readers, Common Core math, and in-depth knowledge of Oregon State Standards.
I'm well-versed in creating tailored lessons to help students meet...
5.0
"Wendy has cared for my three kids for the past two years. She has been amazing in every instance- fun, organized, responsible, practices clean hygiene, and a great role model for my little ones. Sometimes things can get a bit overwhelming but she handles any issues...
Kayla T.
Savannah W.
Portland, OR
$20-37/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm-hearted Babysitter Available To Provide Child-care For You!
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Savannah, a dedicated caregiver with a passion for providing care to individuals of all ages. With over 7yrs of experience in caregiving, I understand the importance of creating a warm and loving environment where individuals can thrive.
What sets me apart is my unique perspective as a sibling to 3 children, ages 10...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Savannah was absolutely wonderful when she was working for us. She always thought of fun, new things to try that my children always loved.
Aside from providing the best child care, she went grocery shopping for us a few times when needed, helped with...
Tabitha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isaaiah and I just graduated from the University of Oregon this spring, and now work full time at a law firm downtown. I'm hoping to work weekends/evenings with your family! Although I haven't worked with kids much while I've been in college, I spent two years prior lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons and coaching...
Isaaiah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great, very nice and my kids liked her 😊"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Madison. I have been tutoring most of my life. My mother was a teacher and principal. I grew up helping create lesson plans, and learning first hand how the school system works. My passion for tutoring solidified while I was in college and I have since decided to peruse it as a career.
I have been working with...
5.0
"Madison is patient, kind, flexible and knowledgeable in her subject areas. She has been working with my kids ages 10 and 18 for over a year and with great success. She has truly been a life saver for my teenager and getting through Math. I would highly recommend...
Sophia K.
Jasmine P.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
When I was in high school I worked for the park and recreational department. There I supervised children 5-13. I was there for two summers while in high school. There I planned daily activities and special events for my park. The activities included arts and crafts, cooking, and games. Special events I put on for my park...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmine has been great with my 17 month old twin boys. She is sweet, caring and always on time, if not early. My boys seem to have fun with Jasmine and they are always in a happy mood when I get home. "
Lindsey S.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Executive Functioning Coach. Educator trained in five major pedagogies. More than my academic training, it's the friendships I build with students that allow me to be an effective educator.
BA Education/MFA Literature. Four years collegiate teaching experience. Five years private education experience. BCBA trained.
I've built...
5.0
"Sophie is fabulous. She is committed, dependable, and smart. Best of all, she has a great rapport with our 15 year old son. While Sophie helps him in multiple subjects, she has brought out the best in him, and goes above and beyond, with his writing assignments...
Elissa B.
5.0
(6)
Hello my name is Brittany! I'm looking for a long term full time Nanny Position!
Working with children is my passion! Besides safety, creating an environment that is fun and making long-lasting memories is my number one goal. I love bringing kids on nature adventures! Some of my favorite things to do with kids include sensory...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful. She cared for our daughter for over a year. We have remained in contact even after she was no longer caring for our daughter. She is honest, kind, reliable and has a huge heart. She really loves children and goes the extra mile to make them...
Kelli J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Julia! My pay rate and hours are flexible. A little bit about me, since high school, I've volunteered as a TA for a kindergartner class, coached a youth 12s volleyball team, and worked in an after-school program for elementary students, where I developed and instructed lesson plans. At Christopher Newport...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia is a great person and caregiver! She is attentive, understanding and caring. She is amazing with kids/babies, always did any requests asked of her with diligence. Overall a very nice and pleasant person to be around. Any family with kids would be lucky to...
Liliya H.
Maria C.
Portland, OR
$16-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm 26 and from Colombia. In my free time I like writing poetry and exploring different parts of Portland.
I had a dog since I was 12, and her presence brought a lot of light to my life. All the lessons that she gave me lead me to understand how happy I am in company of pets, as cats, dogs, gerbils, etc. So getting jobs in...
Maria can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Maria took great care of my dog, Soba, while my partner and I were out of town for a few days. She was communicative leading up to and during my trip, sending updates and photos of my girl. Since Soba has a few medical issues that require daily medication and...
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Recent lesson reviews in Happy Valley, OR
Tracy G.
5.0
We hired Tracy to watch our toddler who is almost 3 years old, and will continue to hire her for weekend babysitting. She is very reliable, and also incredibly fun. She understands what kids of different ages are ingested in and immediately related to our son.
She did some arts and crafts with...
- Kay C.
Sage A.
5.0
Sage has been a blessing to work with. The girls adore her and I love how patient and attentive she is with them. She’s great at communicating concerns and being willing to commute my girls to and from dance practices.
- Care member
Michelle B.
5.0
Michelle was an awesome addition to our family. I am a single parent raising two boys who were both in middle school while Michelle worked with us for over a year. She was always punctual, helped the boys their homework, drove them to their various sports activities, cooked them dinner, shopped...
- Peter G.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily arrived on time; acted professionally, friendly and knowledgeable; and is on our list of emergency childcare providers.
- Care member
Shelby S.
5.0
Shelby is a thoughtful, skilled and mellow presence in our house. She has watched our 3-year-old and 6-month-old nearly full time for the last 2 months and has been a joy. She brings a spirit of fun that the children love! I recommend her without reservation.
- Amy H.