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Austin, TX 78704
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About Carissa
Experience: 10 yrs
Hello! It's such a gift to work with children and I truly love it. I've run the gamut from changing diapers to mentoring teens nearly all my life! I'm trained in the Montessori method for ages 0-3. This educational philosophy puts respect for and independence of the child at the forefront of everything. I also use RIE and Faber-Mazlish communication strategies, both rooted in respectful and relationship-focused ways of being with children. I've witnessed, time and again, that an affirmed, empowered, and confident child is more happy and peaceful. For the past 3 years, I've pivoted from the classroom to doing 1-on-1 Montessori in the homes of infants and toddlers. It's satisfying to be able to work with families in a more personal and impactful way. As well, I'm happy to consider child care jobs for older children and teens as my schedule permits. If this resonates with your family, I'm eager to connect with you and learn more!
Reviews
Erika P.
Reviewed on 9/11/2020
We hired Carissa to care for our child from 8-15 mos. Her in-depth understanding of early childhood-development, Montessori and RIE (Respectful Parenting) was a tremendous benefit to our family. Carissa taught us which Montessori principles should be practiced at home and helped us to create a Montessori-friendly environment where our child could truly thrive, feel seen, heard and understood. She made a special connection to our son, facilitating play and exploration, feeding him, reading and singing to him and putting him down for naps. Our child responded immediately to Carissa's confident, communicative and gentle care giving style. It is clear that Carissa delights in her work. I often spotted her grinning widely as she quietly observed my child busy at play. Carissa is intelligent, intentional, responsive and kind. We highly recommend Carissa to any family searching for an outstanding caregiver, but especially those who are seeking the perfect guide for raising their 0-3 yr old(s).
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 4 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$40/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$28/hr
2 children
$31/hr
3 children
$34/hr
4 children
$37/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Ave Maria University
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Certified teacher
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Contact Carissa to check their availability
mon
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
tue
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
wed
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
thu
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
fri
6:00 AM–11:00 PM
sat
6:00 AM–11:00 PM
sun
6:00 AM–10:00 PM
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