About Rachel

I have worked with children throughout a number of years. I started off working with kids (rounding from ages 8 years old - teenager) while I was employed at a behavioral school from 2007 - 2009. While there, I obtained experience working with children who have both developmental and behavioral issues. Aside from that, I also babysit a toddler on the weekends. He is currently 2 years old, but I have been taking care of him since he was 5 months old. Watching this little boy grow before my eyes has been quite a rewarding experience. When he was younger it was just mostly feeding him, bathing and changing his diapers, making sure he got his naps, reading to him and going out for walks. Now that he is older, I definitely do a lot more activities with him. We have been to the science museum together. I take him to choir rehearsal with me (which he really seems to enjoy). I also (on Sundays) work at a church in the nursery department. I have been working there for the past 2 years with children ranging from ages 4 months old to about 4 years old. Here are some of the things that I do while at the nursery; *Engage in activities with them (play games or with toys, read to them, do puzzles, draw, etc) *Give them snacks at the appointed time to do so *Some personal care (change the infants or help those who are older use the bathroom) *Keeping the area safe and child proof (make sure that all sharp objects are out of reach, outlets blocked, etc. I live in Somerville, but have my own vehicle so transportation is not an issue for me. I am also able and willing to help with any household chores as well (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.) I am young and energetic so I will have no problem keeping up with your children. If considered, I am able to start immediately.