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Hi! My name is Maddie! I am a senior at Tulane University, where I am studying psychology (specifically child psychology) as well as political science. I have lived in Boston my whole life, but my mom is from NOLA so I have spent a lot of time here growing up, and I loved it so much I had to come to school here! I have been officially working with kids since the summer of 2022 where I worked as a counselor at a sleep away camp for seven weeks. I have worked at that camp every summer since, and have acquired many different skills that allow me to work well with children. I have also been babysitting for neighbors and family friends since I was around 13. Since then, I have gotten my lifeguard certification which makes me CPR, AED, and first aid certified for infants, children, and adults. I am extremely patient, especially when it comes to kids with special needs or preferences. On top of this, I have been raised with pets (dogs and cats) my whole life and am very happy to take care of them too! I have my drivers license and a car with me at school, so I would be able to do pick ups and drop offs if needed.
Hi there! My name is Maddie and I am a student at Tulane. I have been babysitting children from ages 3+ over the past 6 years and am open to sitting for all ages. I am very responsible and make sure to follow parents’ orders very closely while ensuring the kids are having the best time possible. Some of my applicable strengths are cooking/baking, doing craft projects, and helping with homework/tutoring. Additionally, I have grown up with many pets my entire life and love animals. I am willing to sit any type of pet!
I’m an experienced, nurturing caregiver with a strong background in infant, toddler, and school-age care. I’m patient, reliable, and skilled with routines, developmental play, and keeping households running smoothly. Families describe me as calm, loving, and someone they can fully trust. Please let me know if my résumé below meets your requirements and we can set up an interview as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your consideration—I look forward to meeting you and hopefully working together! ⸻ EDUCATION University of New Orleans — New Orleans, LA Major: Early Childhood Education (Pre-K – 3rd Grade) Nunez Community College — Chalmette, LA Graduated: Dec 2007 Associate in General Studies Wayne Technical & Vocational Institute — Wayne, NJ Graduated: June 1995 High School Diploma with Honors Co-op Program Certificate ⸻ EXPERIENCE Substitute Teacher — St. Bernard Parish School Board Feb 2008 – Present (Currently part-time) • Worked across elementary and middle schools • Supported classroom instruction, routines, behavior management, and student engagement AmeriCorps Team Leader & Trainer — Jumpstart, New Orleans • Assisted teachers in Pre-K classrooms • Provided one-on-one tutoring and mentoring • Trained, supervised, and led AmeriCorps team members • Organized early-literacy activities and classroom support Teacher — 1st Pilgrim Christian Academy, New Orleans, LA Aug 2015 – June 2016 • Taught 2nd grade • Managed lesson planning, assessments, parent communication, and classroom routines ⸻ SKILLS & GOALS • Strong teaching, childcare, and classroom-management skills • Bilingual: Fluent in Arabic; Basic Spanish • Goal: Complete BA degree in Education • Goal: Earn ESL and Special Education certification • Goal: Complete Computer Science degree ⸻ ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS • 5 years of management experience • Strong customer service and communication skills • Professional, friendly, and able to create a positive impression • Self-motivated, disciplined, and dependable • Excellent work ethic and commitment to success • Dedicated to supporting families, children, and coworkers
“Nadya watched my toddler and our family friends’ toddler together when we were on a trip and the girls both had a great time with her. She was responsible, communicative, warm and caring. We would recommend her and will definitely reach out to her again the next time we are in town.”
Hi! My name is Asia, I'm 19 years old, and I'm a caring, responsible, and dependable babysitter. While I don't have professional paid babysitting experience yet, I have experience caring for children through family and friends and genuinely enjoy spending time with kids. I'm currently an online student, which gives me some flexibility with my schedule. I also work in retail part time primarily on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and weekends. Because of my schedule, I'm mainly available during weekday daytime hours, with some additional availability depending on the week. I'm patient, attentive, and happy to help with activities, games, crafts, homework, simple meals, and keeping children safe and entertained. I understand how important it is for parents to feel comfortable leaving their children with someone they trust, and I'll always do my best to provide reliable and thoughtful care. I'm happy to answer any questions and provide more information about myself!
Hi! My name is Jovan. Here's what you should know about me: I understand what it means to juggle multiple jobs, school and paternal responsibilities. I have experience with children ages 6wks to 18 yrs old. My previous education experience includes being a Paraprofessional/Ast. Teacher, RTI Lab Instructor (response to intervention), working with students that have 504 accommodations, Lead Infant &Toddler Preschool Teacher, and working with my own daughter prior to kindergarten. My most recent position was teaching 4th Grade ELA. In this role, I increased 4th grade Mastery LEAP scores by 6 percentage points. Other experience includes Supervisory, training development and management roles. This means, I'm a creative leader. I work well with kids because in all the seriousness and hustle and bustle, I never lost my imagination. I set standards and I use a holistic approach that will encourage your kids to be good people! All kids can learn and I challenge them to do so! Other things about me are: My name is Jovan and I'm a chocoholic! I love movies! My daughter and I have 80's movie nights. I love reading and learning new things. My friends don't Google, they Jovan! Lol. I'm a first generation college student and I love helping other first gens! I'm extremely close to my family and it's something I value. If selected for your position, I hope to be considered extended family!
As of October 2026
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47 sitters background checked in Gretna, LA
5.0 average star rating from total of 143 reviews in Gretna, LA
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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