Elektra Blake
Norfolk, VA
Activity summary
More Than a Sitter—A Mentor, Homework Helper & Friend Hi, I'm Electra! I'm a Biotechnology and Mathematics undergraduate with a
Hi, I'm Elektra! I'm a Biotechnology and Mathematics undergraduate with a passion for working with children and helping them thrive. With over five years of childcare experience caring for younger family members and two years of professional babysitting experience, I've learned that every child deserves a safe, supportive, and fun environment where they can be themselves.
I love staying engaged with the children I care for, whether that means helping with homework, reading stories, playing games, doing creative activities, or simply being a patient and encouraging presence throughout their day. As an author and avid reader, I enjoy fostering curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning.
Parents can count on me to be dependable, attentive, and caring. My goal is not just to provide childcare, but to be someone children feel comfortable with and someone parents can trust with confidence.
Dog walking $15 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Other dog walking tasks I can do:
- Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)
Pet sitting $10 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Birds
- Fish
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
Babysitter, Nanny $15/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- 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)
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Cooking with kids
- Bottle feeding
- Toilet training
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- Preparing school lunches
- After school care
- Help with homework
- Care for sick children
- Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
- Primary school tutoring
- High school tutoring
- Reading writing
- Maths tutoring
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)
Other services I can provide
- Cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Norfolk for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- Last minute bookings
- School holidays
- Public holidays
- Valentine's Day
- Overnight jobs
- Full weekends
- Vacations with the family
- Live-in with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 2 years experience working with pets
- 5 years experience working with children
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 22 years old
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Languages I can speak: English
Undergraduate Biotechnology and Mathematics student with over five years of childcare experience through family caregiving and two years of professional babysitting experience. Skilled in assisting with homework, engaging children in fun and educational activities, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. As an author and avid reader, I enjoy encouraging creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. Known for being patient, responsible, and dependable, with a genuine passion for working with children.
My skills and interests:
- Dance
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Cooking
- Writing
