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Portage, MI 49002
from $30 per hour
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About Yvonne
Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
I am a career nanny in search of a full-time position beginning this fall. I am a Michigan State grad with a degree in Music Education, and I taught early childhood and elementary music for three years. I've spent the last seven years as a professional nanny, and have worked with children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years old. My care-giving style is kind but firm, built around mutual trust and respect, with a focus on social/emotional and cognitive development. My personality: -Loving and nurturing -Goofy -Energetic -Active -Dependable -Adaptable -Creative -Animal lover My experience: -Infant care -Sleep training -Food introduction -Potty training -Planning outings -Arts and crafts -Musical play -Educational games/activities -Math tutor -Music lessons (voice, piano, ukulele) -Driving to classes/appointments -Exercise with children Caregiving Courses: -Connection Centered Caregiving -Big Little Feelings -Taking Care Babies
Reviews
Yarwijn D.
Reviewed on 2/22/2020
Yvonne nannied for our family for 2.5 years and was absolutely wonderful. She helped our child blossom throughout every stage from infant to toddler to little boy. She was kind, patient and sincerely caring. She took an active role in educating him, teaching him sign language, reading to him, engaging him in play and music, taking him on regular outings to the zoo, parks, libraries, play dates, and more. She was also incredibly helpful in collaborating with us on strategies to help our little guy through the challenges of each phase (sleep training, healthy eating habits, and productive ways to tackle those "terrible two's tantrums", and many more). Yvonne was also wonderful about providing us weekly updates on developmental progress. She was a true professional, taking time and initiative to continue to educate herself about childhood development through reading and classes. We consider ourselves so lucky to have had Yvonne as a part of our family for so long, and our little guy still loves when "Von Von" comes to watch him!
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
Willing to care for up to 3 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$30/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$21/hr
2 children
$24/hr
3 children
$27/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor degree
Languages
English
German
Spanish
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Certified teacher
Early child development knowledge
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Certified in K-12 Music Education - Michigan
Washington Certified Substitute Teacher - Michigan Connection Centered Parenting and Caregiving (completing coursework)
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Contact Yvonne to check their availability
mon
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
tue
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
wed
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
thu
6:00 AM–6:00 PM
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