Stay at home mom available in August (ArvadaWestminster)
Hello!
My name is Elana and I am a stay at home mom with a wonderful, intelligent three year old son. Aside from my on going experience raising my son, I have had the privilege of attaching with and caring for an amazing little girl (since she was two months old) over the past year. My son an I are hoping to find a family and one infant or young child that we can bond with on a long term basis.
A little about my history:
During my youth I spent a majority of my time caring for my two little sisters and other children in my neighborhood. As a young adult, I discovered I loved working with children so much that I decided to attend school to work with at-risk-youth. I attended college where I majored in Social Work, with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Welfare. While attending school, I volunteered for two years at the Boys and Girls Club and as a mentor. At the Boys and Girls Club, I worked predominantly in their education department with children between the ages of 6-16, where I was responsible for looking after the children's safety, helping them with their homework, teaching children to read, and most importantly playing and interacting. In 2010, I won the Boys and Girls Club's VIP and MVP awards. As a mentor, I worked one-on-one with a young girl for two years. The main goal of this was to be a positive role model in her life, confidant and homework helper. It was truly rewarding work. I have also worked as an student ambassador in local high schools, where I helped students through the daunting process of applying for college. In addition to this I worked with children and teens through an internship where I was responsible for completing in depth assessments of the youth.
As a caregiver/mother/professional, I am truly a proponent of being very hands-on. This means that I do not believe in using the television, computer, or other gadgets as a means of stimulating children's brains. Although understanding how to use technology is necessary in our society (learning to type, research, etc.). I believe that children benefit far more from playing, new experiences, being outdoors, reading and human interactions. I also am passionate about healthy eating (I have a large garden and hope to get chickens). Aside from these things, I firmly believe that the most important thing children need, are patient caring people individuals to show interest in them and give them love.
My hours of availability are Monday-Friday 7am-5pm (with wiggle room) starting in August. I am looking to find a full-time position but am willing to compromise with the right family.
If I sound like I might be a good fit for you child and your family I would love to speak with you!
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