Chile

My Summary

My Experience

I have a strong and proven record providing engaging childcare, academic support, and behavioral coaching for school-aged children. Over my years of babysitting and mentoring in the US, I have successfully worked with a diverse range of learning profiles, including children with ADHD and students facing significant academic or learning challenges.

My experience focuses heavily on:
• Neurodiverse & ADHD Support: I understand how to maintain focus, establish positive routines, and implement structured, patient guidance tailored to children with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions.

• Overcoming Academic Barriers: I have a long history of helping students who are frustrated or falling behind with schoolwork. By identifying their unique learning style, I help them build confidence in subjects like history, reading, and science.

• Fostering a Positive Environment: Whether it’s working with younger children or older students, my goal is always to create a fun, safe, creative, and open environment. I believe that children thrive when they feel supported and heard, and I love using interactive games and creative play to make learning enjoyable.

My Qualifications

Higher Education:
• Current Undergraduate Student at Durham University majoring in anthropology and archaeology: Actively pursuing my degree at a world-class UK institution, providing me with advanced knowledge in the humanities, history, English literature, biology, and environmental sciences.
Safety & Childcare Certifications (US-Issued):
• Pediatric First Aid Certified: Fully trained in emergency response, choking management, and minor injury care for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
• CPR Certified: Certified in life-saving resuscitation techniques for children and adults.

Specialized Skills & Core Competencies:
• Positive Behavior Management & SEN Support: Proven practical qualification in de-escalating and redirecting high-energy behaviors, specifically tailored for children with ADHD and academic anxiety.
• Bilingual Fluency: Academic-level fluency in both English and Persian (Farsi), offering a strong foundation for language mentorship and bilingual child development.
• UK Legal Status: Valid digital Right to Work Share Code fully verified under UK Student Visa regulations (permitting up to 20 hours of work per week during term time).

My Availability

My university timetable is highly structured and predictable, allowing me to offer regular, dependable blocks of time for local families. Because I commute via the fast 12-minute train link from Durham to Newcastle, I can easily accommodate after-school runs, evening sitting, and weekend care.
Here is my exact weekly availability:

• Mondays: Completely Free (Available all day & evening)
• Tuesdays: Available for evening care (From 6:30 PM onwards)
• Wednesdays: Available for after-school care and evenings (From 2:30 PM onwards)
• Thursdays: Highly flexible. Available for after-school care and evenings (From 2:30 PM onwards). Note: My classes on this day only meet 2–3 times a month, meaning I am completely free all day on alternating weeks.
• Fridays: Available for afternoon help and weekend date-night sitting (From 5:30 PM onwards)
• Saturdays & Sundays: Completely Free (Available all day & evening for flexible sitting or weekend outings)

Term-Time vs. Holidays:
During university term dates, I strictly adhere to my 20-hour weekly visa work limit. During official university holiday periods, my availability expands significantly, and I am open to discussing increased hours or holiday camp/daytime support.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £13.00 per hour

My Standard Base Rate:

• 1 Child: £13.00 per hour
• 2 Children: £14.00 per hour
Multi-Child & Specialized Rates:
• 3+ Children: £15.00 per hour

Academic Tutoring: £17.00 per hour (includes active, structured homework/ academic support along side childcare).

Additional Policies:
• Travel & Expenses: My hourly rates fully absorb my standard rail/bus transit costs. However, any active expenses incurred during the sitting (e.g., activity admissions, bus fares for the children, or groceries bought for the family) must be reimbursed by the parents.
• Payment Terms: Payments are preferred via direct bank transfer (BACS) at the end of each completed shift or on a weekly basis for regular bookings. Rates are negotiable depending on the frequency of the shifts and the exact travel distance from the station.