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Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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About Debra
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I'm a Grandma who is retired from a career of 20+ years in youth development. I have worked for various families in the greater Kalamazoo area for the past 10 years. Currently I'm only seeking one-time or short-term positions. References are available. Previous experience: I volunteered as tutor 2-4 days a week for 2nd and 3rd grade students from Sept. 2013 to June 2015. April 2015 to 2017 2-3 days a week for a family with two daughters age 6 months and 3 1/2. Aug. 2017 to May 2018 family with a 1 1/2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl. May 2018 to August 2019 Family with 1 girl 6 months to 2 years. Spent 3 weeks with them in Florida when the family moved to help with the transition. Aug. 2019 to March 2020 family with 1 girl ended due to Covid.
Reviews
Jhai S.
Reviewed on 1/30/2022
Debra is incredibly kind and my daughter loved her. She was available last minute notice for a date night out, which was so helpful. I would recommend her and certainly hire her again.
Services
Age groups
Willing to care for up to 2 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$20-22/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$20/hr
2 children
$22/hr
Can help with
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College michigan State University
Some college
Michigan State University
Some college
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Other Qualifications & Credentials
First aid/CPR
Nutrition
Master gardener and cannier certifications 20+ years planning and providing youth programs for K-12. Tutor/Mentor 2013-2016 in math
reading
language arts
science. Arts
crafts age appropriate activities infant-age 12.
Additional details
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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