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Sara R.

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Portland, OR 97214

from $25 per hour

10+ years of experience

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About Sara

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

Hello, I am an experienced childcare giver. I am available to work (40 hours a week) in the Oakland/Berkeley/SF area. I have: 3 years preschool teaching experience 3 years nanny experience 4 years children's art teaching experience I believe in giving children opportunities engage in unstructured child-centered free play, observing that play, then planning for more opportunities to expand play and learning. I love supporting children's emotional and social growth, as well as promoting early literacy through stories and games. I believe in positive re-enforcement in order to promote independence in children. I also love to do arts and crafts and go for nature walks. Happy to help with light cleaning, laundry, and errands. I have taken Covid-19 seriously and am fully vaccinated. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Services

Age groups

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Willing to care for up to 2 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-40/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$27/hr

2 children

$30/hr

Can help with

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Travel

Qualifications

Education

California State University - Hayward - 2019

Bachelor degree - Human Development

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Other Qualifications & Credentials

Was preschool teacher for ages 3-5 for three years at an Emergent and Progressive Preschool in Oakland. Before this I was a lead Art Teacher at Precita Eyes Mural Education Center in San Francisco.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker