Ellen Oskoian
Saint Clair, MI
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Fun and Friendly Sitter Seeking Dream Family
Hi there!
My name is Ellen Oskoian, and I’m 42 years young. I’ve been working with children since I was just 10 years old; I started as a helper in church nurseries and grew into roles as a daycare assistant, babysitter, nanny, homeschool teacher, and piano instructor. For the past 17 years, I’ve taught piano lessons and worked with kids of all ages, including those with special needs.
Music and creativity are a huge part of my life! I love to sing, write, and do fun art projects with kids—something I especially enjoyed while teaching at Homeschool Connections. I’m friendly, personable, respectful, and timely. Most of all, I truly enjoy spending time with children (and animals too!).
Oh, and by the way—I’m still a huge kid at heart! I absolutely love My Little Pony, Rainbow Brite, and Care Bears, and I bring that same playful, colorful spirit into the time I spend with kids.
Right now, I’m looking for a steady babysitting position or consistent weekend work, ideally around 20 hours per week. I currently work a few small jobs, but I miss that joyful one-on-one time with kids.
If you’re looking for someone who’s fun, creative, musical, and truly adores children, I’d love to connect!
Warmly, Ellen Oskoian
New Year's Eve Babysitter, Babysitter, Nanny $20/hour
Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:
- Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
- Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
- Tweens (9 - 12 years)
- Teenagers (13+ years)
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Transporting kids
- Taking kids on outings
- Toilet training
- Changing diapers
- Bathing kids
- Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
- Before school care
- Preparing school lunches
- Help with homework
- Care for twins/multiples
I'm available for events
- Special event babysitting
- Corporate functions babysitting
- Wedding babysitting
I can provide special needs care
- Care for special needs kids
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Anxiety disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Down syndrome
- Intellectual disabilities
- Dyslexia
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
- Primary school tutoring
- Reading writing
- Maths tutoring
- Science tutoring
- Computers / coding
- Art lessons
- Music lessons
- Piano lessons
Pet sitting $20 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Cats
- Fish
- Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)
Other pet duties I can do:
- Feeding
- Pet playtime
- Daily exercise for your pet
- Cleaning litter boxes
- Care for kittens
- Care for senior cats
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
Other services I can provide
- Cleaning
My availability
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Saint Clair for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- School holidays
- Public holidays
- New Year's Eve
- Valentine's Day
- Overnight jobs
- Full weekends
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 30 years experience working with children
- 10 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- Have a pet carrier
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 42 years old
- Driver's license
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Languages I can speak: English
I have over thirty years of babysitting experience, but I’m still young at 42. I’ve also spent more than sixteen years teaching children through my piano studio, Colored Keys Piano Lessons. I’ve worked with kids of all ages and learning levels, creating a fun, encouraging environment that builds confidence and creativity. In addition to teaching music and art classes for homeschool programs and community centers, I’ve spent over ten years involved in children’s ministry and worship leading at church, where I helped plan lessons, lead songs, and guide children in group activities. These experiences have given me strong classroom management skills and a calm, patient approach that helps children feel comfortable and inspired. I’ve also worked with children who have ADHD and other behavioral challenges, using structure, creativity, and positive reinforcement to keep them engaged. I’m reliable, safety-minded, and communicate well with both kids and parents, and I genuinely love helping each child grow and discover their strengths.
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Games
- Nature
- Animals
- Gardening
- Video
- Design
- Computers
- Writing