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Melissa L.

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Knoxville, TN 37923

from $25 per hour

10+ years of experience

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About Melissa

Experience: 10 yrs

I began working with children in 1998 as an assistant Pre-School Teacher. I have held assistant & lead positions educating children ages 5 weeks-9 y. I have held two nanny positions ; first, with a school aged child as a live-in nanny, and the second position, caring for a an 11-month-old child. Additionally, I have worked with children in the elementary school setting as a reading tutor, a Behavioral Specialist, and formerly as a certificated teacher with the KCSD in Tennessee. I completed my B. A. In Human Development (Family Studies) in 2012 through WSU, and internships with Head Start Family Services & Child and Youth Services through Purdue's Military Extension program. In 2022 I completed a M. A. program in Early Childhood Education, and have held certificated positions in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade. I currently hold a Professional (10 year) teaching license in TN & and certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

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Services

Age groups

0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$25-27/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$25/hr

2 children

$28/hr

3 children

$31/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Organizing/laundry

Swimming supervision

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Grand Canyon University

Graduate degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

Certified teacher

Child development associate

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

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