Hi! My name is Ajia, and I’ve spent over three years working directly with children as both a Teacher’s Assistant and an Instructor with After School Matters. Those experiences gave me the chance to work with kids of different ages, personalities, and learning styles — from helping younger students with reading and crafts to guiding older kids through creative projects and team-based activities. As a Teacher’s Assistant, I learned how to create structured, positive, and engaging classroom environments. I helped manage lessons, supported students one-on-one, and assisted with classroom organization and supervision. It taught me how to balance patience with leadership, and how to make sure every child feels included and understood. In my role as an After School Matters Instructor, I took on more responsibility by designing and leading activities that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. I developed lesson plans, managed group dynamics, and ensured a safe space for every student to learn and have fun. I loved seeing how kids gained confidence and developed new skills over time. What I enjoy most about working with kids is how rewarding it is to watch them grow — whether it’s mastering a new skill, expressing themselves more freely, or simply feeling comfortable and happy in their environment. I bring that same care and enthusiasm into babysitting. I’m attentive, reliable, and safety-conscious, but I also know how to make things fun and engaging through games, crafts, and conversations. I’m also certified in maintaining safe supervision practices and understand the importance of good communication with both children and parents. I always aim to create a nurturing, trustworthy environment where parents feel confident and kids feel supported. Overall, my background has prepared me to not just “watch” kids, but to connect with them, support their growth, and keep them safe and happy at the same time. Babysitting, for me, isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to make a positive impact in a child’s day and help parents feel at ease knowing their kids are in good hands

Hi! My name is Gia. I’m currently at student at DePaul in my senior year. I am extremely patient, reliable, communicative, gentle, creative, enthusiastic, kind, and adaptable. Services I offer include: babysitting, nannying, elder care, household services, pet care, and pet sitting. I’m CPR and AED certified. I’ve been babysitting/nannying for over 4 years and counting. I’ve also been working in childcare since I was 16. I have a wide range of experience with all ages. Additionally, I have experience with multiples. Working with children is a passion of mine, I love babysitting. Safety is my biggest priority while my main goal is for them to flourish: educationally, emotionally, etc. I typically engage children in non-screen brain activating activities to stimulate growth. A few favorites are puzzles, creating art work, cooking/baking, and reading books together. I have a great deal of experience in elder care, even assisting with hospice care. I’ve been housekeeping for a little over a year. I absolutely love organizing. I also offer general cleaning, laundry, cooking, and assistance with errands. I have years of experience in pet care as I have a dog and two cats of my own in addition to regularly pet sitting for the past year. I am comfortable with any breed of any size. I can provide walks, playtime, and feeding. I have my own vehicle I can use to accomplish whatever tasks I may need to. The biggest goal for me is to make people’s lives easier by assisting wherever I can. I am the definition of a helping hand. I have open availability and I’d love to assist you and your family however I can!

Hi my name is Felicia I am a mom of 6 kids that I love so much I love kids I am a good mom and I do home care for children and senior I cook clean up and do laundry take care of people I love and go to the store and do grocery shopping and take kids to school and I take kids to the library get books or three cook preparing meals laundry light housekeeping cleaning key is wrong with another activities that needs to be done

Hello families, My name is Melody, and I’m currently an assistant teacher at a Reggio-based school. I have 6+ years of experience working with children ages 4 months to 10 years old. I am very familiar with Montessori and Waldorf teaching as well. My hobbies include reading sci-fi books, yoga, marathon running, collecting vintage vinyls, and cooking plant-based meals! My passion for teaching/babysitting stems from having a younger sibling who’s on the spectrum, with whom I share a 16-year age gap. I’m a very active and theatrical person, which children enjoy! Moving around, being animated, and getting to their level allow me to help children feel comfortable in my presence. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a lot of experience with cats as well since I used to foster kitties and had a few of my own growing up! I’m very excited to meet and experience you all.

Hello! My name is Lane and I am a 30-something here in Chicago. I bring four-plus years of non-profit experience as an Americorps member, connecting with middle school students, and recruiting passionate individuals for Teach For America. As a friendly and responsible caregiver, I'm dedicated to creating a nurturing and fun environment for your little ones. While I am currently pursuing freelance editing and writing, I would love to provide the care and attention your children deserve. With hands-on experience as a teacher's aide and reading tutor, I can offer enrichment as well as fun. I am also an experienced pet owner and former nursing home volunteer. Thank you for taking the time to read!