Mara Landers
New York, NY
Activity summary
Psychology Student with Years of Childcare Experience
Hi! I'm Mara, a rising senior psychology major at Oberlin College. I love working with kids and enjoy finding activities that match their interests, whether that's reading, crafts, or outdoor adventures.
I strive to create a fun, supportive environment where children feel comfortable and engaged. I'm in New York City for the summer before returning to Oberlin in the fall and am available for occasional, part-time, or regular babysitting opportunities. I look forward to connecting with your family!
Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $18/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Newborns (0 - 2 months)
- Babies (3 - 12 months)
- Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
- Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
- Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
- Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Teenagers (13+ years)
- Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Bottle feeding
- Taking kids on outings
- Toilet training
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Preparing school lunches
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for twins/multiples
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
Pet sitting $18 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
Other pet duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Pet playtime
- Daily exercise for your pet
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Cleaning cages / bedding
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
- Collecting mail / packages
- Watering plants
- Taking trash bins in / out
- Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
- Basic house security checks
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New York for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 7 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- First aid training
- First aid training for babies
- 5 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- Pet owner references
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 21 years old
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Covid vaccinated
- Languages I can speak: English
• CPR/AED trained (certification valid through June 2026; renewal in progress) • Mental Health First Aid Certified (2023–2026) • New York State Certified Peer Specialist (2025) • Peer mentor and support specialist for teenagers navigating mental health challenges (2025) • Student-teacher intern in a project-based K–8 classroom, including one-on-one tutoring and support for students with IEPs (2024) • Assistant teacher and camp counselor for children ages 3–12 in STEM, woodworking, and enrichment programs (NORY Camp, 2024) • Literacy program facilitator for children ages 4–13 from underrepresented communities (Children's Defense Fund Freedom School, 2023) • College application advisor and math/science tutor for middle and high school students (2023–present) • Babysitter for multiple families since high school
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Fitness
- Animals
- Cooking
