
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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Hello! I have been working with children for over 15 years! My first job in high school was as a nanny and tutor, and I then went on to be an instructor and program director on Catalina Island. Here instructed kids from 3rd grade - 12th grade in Biology and History in accordance with the California State Curriculum. Afterwards I got my degree in Teaching and History from Azusa Pacific University where I logged over 200 hours of in-class experience. After college I worked as a nanny and tutor in California, Madrid, London, and Australia for children aged 0 - 21 (with special needs). I have experience working with families of all different backgrounds and languages, as well as tutoring kids with learning disabilities and special needs (specifically Autism and Dyslexia). I am very active and like to take kids on walks, to the zoo, to the park, and play lots of games. I am currently in the process of applying to Graduate School for teaching so that I can further my work with children. If you have any questions, please reach out to me! I can't wait to get to know your family!
EXPERIENCED NANNY LOOKING FOR NEW NANNY FAMILY/CARE OPPORTUNITIES Hi parents/guardians! My name is Faydra, I am a 26-year-old childcare provider and I'm looking for a new part time nanny family and other care opportunities in NE or SE Portland, possibly N Portland as well. I am available for one-time/occasional care, and date night care as needed. Also possibly overnight care as well. I am CPR and First aid certified, have my food handlers card, and have taken a red cross babysitting course, I have 16 years of experience (outside of caring for my family members/close family friends, 17 years within) and an extensive list of references. I currently have an open schedule. I specialize in ages newborn to 8 years old but have experience with children 17 and younger, I am comfortable with all ages and pets! I specialize in caring for multiples but love one on one care as well! I have been a second parent to my 8-year-old niece/Goddaughter for her entire life, have multiple nieces and nephews I care for, I am the oldest girl of 7 kids and a mother to 1 infant. My mother is a doula/lactation consultant and I was and am often hers, her friend's, and her client's childcare. I have also done an extensive amount of group childcare for different events and classes in my community and am comfortable caring for up to 6 kids (of all ages) at a time. I have a background check done through Care, I am also on Babysits, Urban sitter (.com), The Nextdoor app babysitting group, multiple Facebook Childcare groups, Ect. I have extensive experience with children varying forms of Autism, children with skin conditions, behavior and speech delays, and food aversions. I do not drive but can usually uber. Feel free to comment and/or PM me if you would like to discuss this further. I am very lucky to genuinely enjoy what I do, I look forward to hearing from you!
My name Anastasia. I am 24 years old I am currently a part time cashier at Winco in Gresham Oregon. This winter I am planning to go to message therapy school. I have experience in watching kids I was camp counselor for my friends summer camp. I worked as a dietary aid for a memory care facility. I have pre service certifications in Alzheimer’s and dementia. I have seven years of experience in farming and gardening services.
Hello! My name is Sarah :) I am a twenty two year old recent college graduate born and raised in Portland, Oregon. I first started babysitting when I was thirteen years old - the same year that I got my Red Cross babysitting certification. I have babysat, driven, and supervised kids between the ages of one and fourteen on and off since then. I just graduated from University in England where I spent the last few years living and studying and earning my Bachelors degree! I recently moved to LA and then back to Portland after graduating and am looking for a way to make some money and meet people in the mean time! I love traveling, reading, playing piano, and movies. I hope to meet you soon! :)
I have over 10 years experience working with children. I am currently a Teacher’s Aide in a 2nd grade classroom, and this is my second year doing so. I have 7 years of summer camp experience and 2 years on leadership of summer camps. I have tutored, housesat and pet sat in between the aforementioned experience. I nannied March 2020-August 2020 everyday for a family and continued a working relationship with them through the summers following 2020. I am compassionate, caring, loyal, trustworthy and resilient. I have worked with kids 6 months old to kids who are 14. In college I served as a new student peer mentor for 2 school years which meant checking in with students their first and second years of college and they always knew they could come to me if they needed anything. I also served for 3 school years as a peer support facilitator, holding space for those to come and talk and offering advice as well as getting advice and connection for my own life.
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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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