Esperanza H.
Hello! My name is Cary and I love working with children to create engaging learning experiences through an environment that fosters safety, creativity, curiosity, and kindness. My qualifications include:
- Unwavering amount of patience & kindness.
- Ability to maintain composure and professional attitude at all times.
- Education in psychology of ages and stages of childhood growth and development. Also have experience working with children with anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and special needs.
- 2+ years of experience working with children (kindergarten-5th grade) in a school setting as a substitute teacher and as an Early Language Interventionist.
- Ability to think on my feet and solve problems quickly & efficiently as they arise.
- Ready to jump in and help with light housekeeping and all tasks related to household & child care (meal prep, organizing, laundry, etc.).
- Constantly aware and mindful of safety and my surroundings, willing to take whatever steps or measures necessary to prioritize the children's well-being at all times no matter the situation.
- Innately skilled at understanding how to read a room, knowing when to step in or out, working alongside parents and other household staff.
- Uses professional discretion, while understanding and respecting the importance and strict adherence to maintaining the family's confidentiality.
- Driver's License, with a safe driving record. Own a well maintained vehicle with current insurance.
- Non-smoker and HUGE animal lover (I have 2 dogs and 2 cats). Also have a lot of experience caring for and riding horses.
- Impeccable childcare references which indicate incredibly strong communication skills, reliability, punctuality, maturity, a very high emotional intelligence, and an unmatched sense of integrity and character.
B.A., George Washington University in Philosophy and English (double major) and Linguistics (Minor)
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Substitute Teaching License registered in Illinois (Cook & Lake County)
Paraprofessional Educator's License registered in Illinois (Cook & Lake County)
Passed on 3/30/22
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