Kelsey A Dwyer-VanSumeren
Jackson, MI
Activity summary
Let's taco bout it!
Hello, my name is Kelsey, I have a passion for working with children in a supportive, nurturing, and engaging environment. With 15+ years of experience in child care and education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to every family I work with.
I’ve had the privilege of working as an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapist, supporting children with autism in developing essential skills and fostering their growth. I’ve also worked as a teacher’s assistant in a school setting, where I gained hands-on experience assisting children of all abilities with academics, social development, and day-to-day routines. I see myself as a fun, loving, creative, energetic individual. Mutual respect, appreciation and understanding is very important to me, as well as incorporating fun, yet educational activities and projects for your child/children on a daily basis. I like to model positive behavior, and use precious moments to teach valuable lessons. I believe that children genuinely want to learn, grow and create, just in their own unique way. Seeing the world through their eyes intrigues me. I am CPR certified.
I hope to hear from you.
Dog sitting $20 / hour
Pets I'm comfortable caring for:
- Dogs
Other dog duties I can do:
- Administering medications
- Feeding
- Dog playtime
- Daily exercise for your dog
- 24/7 supervision
- Care for puppies
Dog walking $20 / hour
- Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
- Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
Other pet services I can provide
- Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)
- Dog training
Household duties I can do:
- Housekeeping
- Laundry / washing
Babysitter, Parent helper, 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)
- Up to 3 children at once
Childcare duties I can do:
- Light meals
- Full meals
- Transporting kids
- Taking kids on outings
- 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
I can do tutoring
- Tutoring
I can do house sitting
- House sitting
Other services I can provide
My availability
I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Jackson for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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- School holidays
- Valentine's Day
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
- 9 years experience working with pets
- I'm comfortable with pets
- I have pets
- 16 years experience working with children
- CPR training
- First aid training
- First aid training for babies
- General credentials:
- Email verified
- 34 years old
- Driver's license
- I have a car
- Non-smoker / non-vaper
- Permanent resident
- Liability insurance
- Languages I can speak: English
I was a Behavioral Technician (ABA) for 6 years. Teachers Assistant for 4 years, I've also worked in daycare, and began working with children at the Jackson Career Center. CPR and First Aid Certified
My skills and interests:
- Music
- Singing
- Dance
- Comedy
- Reading / storytelling
- Drawing / painting
- Arts / crafts
- Fitness
- Swimming
- Nature
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Video
- Design
- Computers
- Writing