Childcare Portfolio

(Fully vaccinated as of April 3rd, 2021)
Hi! My name is Maxwell, I'm a Freshman at Virginia Tech, and have experience in caring for children during weekends, evenings, and summer breaks. When I'm home on breaks, I move between Crozet, Charlottesville, and Earlysville weekly, so I offer services throughout those regions. I have 6 years of (paid) experience with children and am skilled at creating fun and educational activities while prioritizing your kid's safety and well-being. I typically care for children ages 4 and above but can take care of all ages. I'm adult and pediatric CPR, first aid, and AED certified, so your kids will be nice and safe. I also have certifications in Water Safety, Psychological First Aid, and have been trained for advanced child care. I'm also pet-friendly and have a car that I've made sure is safe and reliable, since I also do child transportation almost daily. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Advanced Child Care Training

conducted by

American Red Cross
Date Completed: 05/06/2021

‍Valid Period: 2 Years

‍Certificate ID: 00KFKPD

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Adult
Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online Only
conducted by
American Red Cross
Date Completed: 05/06/2021
Valid Period: 2 Years
Certificate ID: 00KEMBI

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Psychological First Aid: Supporting Yourself and Others During COVID-19 Online Only
conducted by

American Red Cross
Date Completed: 05/06/2021

‍Valid Period: 2 Years

‍Certificate ID: 00KFIPL

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Becoming a Water Safety Ambassador

conducted by

American Red Cross
Date Completed: 05/06/2021

‍Valid Period: 2 Years

‍Certificate ID: 00KEMAR

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Orientation to Swim Lessons for Parents and Caregivers

‍conducted by
American Red Cross

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Date Completed: 05/06/2021
Valid Period: 99 Years
Certificate ID: 00KEM93

Certificate of Completion

Maxwell Mandell

has completed the requirements for

Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
conducted by
American Red Cross

Date Completed: 05/06/2021

‍Valid Period: 99 Years

Certificate ID: 00KFIIB

Parent’s Helper

June 18th 2015 - June 20th 2015

Entertained and kept their daughter (aged 8) happy and entertained
Kept watch of her outside while parents were having dinner together

Babysitter

May 2018 - August 2020

Entertained, fed, and kept their son (aged 12) happy and entertained
Put him to bed at specific hour

Babysitter

March 2016 - Present (occasional)

Entertained and kept their daughters (currently aged 4 and 7) happy while parents were working from home

Childcare Provider

September 2019 - May 2021

Drove child (aged 9) to school drop-off daily
Assists other child (aged 12) with schoolwork and makes lunches each day

Childcare Provider/Piano Instructor

May 2020 - July 2021

Entertained and kept their kids (ages 5,9,11) happy while parents were working from home or having date nights
Teaches middle child piano twice a week

note: This is not my full experience. Names and such are omitted for privacy and safety. Contact me for more information.

Volunteered at the local Virginia Discovery Museum (2018-2019)

First Aid, CPR, AED, Water Safety Ambassador, Psychological First Aid, and Advanced Childcare Training Certified

Scored 800/800 on Teaching Skills Test: Elementary Classroom Management

Currently training in Harbor Home Safety

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Testimonials

Bridgette R.

January 2, 2023

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Maxwell is awesome with my 5&6 year old! He keeps them busy and engaged with fun games (he has many that he just pulls out of the trunk of his car - fun Frisbee, board games, etc). He is very understanding and patient with my super emotional children. He seems to be able to preemptively get in front of meltdowns that I can't seem to do as a parent. Overall they have a ton of fun when he's around and they are happy at the end of the day! We would definitely hire Maxwell again.

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Anna T.

July 27, 2022

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Maxwell takes his responsibilities caring for children very seriously. He is invested and reliable. He is interested in the children's needs, and gave a thorough report on the activities and going-on while he was babysitting. He came prepared with activities, and was very trustworthy. He has a great communication style with parents.

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Elle T.

July 14, 2022

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We hired Maxwell to watch a 6 yr old girl for several days after school. He was always punctual, prepared with fun activities and crafts, and showed a true interest in her and her preferences. I'm not sure we've ever had a more caring or professional sitter. I would use him again in a heart beat-and my kid loved playing with him as well.

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Tim B.

May 9, 2022

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Maxwell has been such an engaged and caring person with our children, especially our youngest two (ages 9 and 10). Our family lives in a residence hall, where Maxwell is a student. Whenever he's with them he always listens closely and follows their interests. And when our children attend events in the building, Maxwell always helps them to feel comfortable. He's flexible and always positive. I especially appreciate how he's worked with our son to make stop-motion videos, and present their work to our whole community! Really, he's become a great family friend - and we're so grateful to have him in the residence hall with us!

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Kiyah D.

May 5, 2022

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Maxwell is amazing. He is patient and kind and firm. He listened to our kiddos - what they liked and didn't - and was wiling to engage and explore their interests. And he did it with the utmost patience and care. He's always proposing new ideas for engaging our kids. He's flexible and punctual and very thoughtful.

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Becky G.

October 28, 2021

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Maxwell is thoughtful, caring, and creative. I have 3 children ages 9-11, and 2 have special needs. Maxwell arrived with things to do and took time to get to know each child's interests. He was on time or early. My kids often requested that my husband and I leave so that Maxwell can come over to babysit. I would highly recommend Maxwell.

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Deborah G.

October 16, 2021

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Maxwell is a genuinely kind, caring, respectful and gentle person. He understands how to listen to kids and help them feel heard. I was very impressed with his preparedness including first aid training, and a huge arsenal of activities to fall back on if boredom strikes. We love him like part of the family and my kids always look forward to seeing him. Strongly recommend!

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Mikhal S.

August 30, 2021

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To Whom it may concern, I write this letter on behalf of Maxwell Mandell, our favorite childcare provider. We’ve known Maxwell for the past 4 years. He advertised his childcare services on our local neighborhood listserv and we reached out to get to know him. He was the most prepared sitter we have ever interviewed. Maxwell came to our home with a portfolio of his certifications (CPR, First-Aid and Childcare class), as well as a copy of his license. He had an extensive questionnaire ready to get to know our family dynamics and our children’s likes and dislikes. He was prompt, on-time and eager to get to know our family. For two years we had Maxwell over for occasional sitting. He was always engaged with our children in play and quickly became a favorite. We began to utilize him more and had him watch our children extensively over the summer. He devised a “summer camp” for them with options for exploratory learning and play. They made slime together, swam, played tennis, he taught my daughter photography, did stop-motion animation with my son, hiked and LOTS and LOTS of arts and crafts. He got my daughter a role in one of his high school video productions and she had the time of her life acting with his class! When Covid hit and we needed daily care, Maxwell graciously stepped in and cared for our kids, taking our daughter each day to her carpool drop-off for school and staying at our home while our son learned virtually. He was incredibly flexible when the schedules changed and school opened and closed based on area levels. He was a true life-saver for us this past year as we attempted to juggle work outside of the home with a student whose school was only open for virtual learning. Over the last 4 years, Maxwell has become more than merely a kid-sitter. He’s truly become a part of our family. Even as my children have begun to age out of needing his care, we’ll continue to stay in touch with him and are eager to see all he has to accomplish in his future. I highly recommend Maxwell! Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Contact Information:

(804) 301-0771

Mikisalzberg@gmail.com

Sigrid E.

July 6, 2019

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Maxwell is extraordinarily responsible and engaging. He has watched my 11 year old on several occasions and my son adores him! I would definitely recommend him to watch your children.

Contact Information:

‭(703) 362-3289‬

sigrideilertson@gmail.com

Suzanne P.

May 3, 2018

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My children always look forward to having Maxwell over, they have a great time playing with them and he is very attentive to their needs.

Contact Information:

(434) 242-5404

suzanne.m.reid@gmail.com

Sena M.

November 26, 2017

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Maxwell was attentive to instructions and also looked out for my daughter who was helping out (she is 5 years younger than he is). Maxwell followed through with his assigned duties and performed them well. He also picked up on things that needed to be done and did them without being asked. He is a thoughtful and polite young man who takes a job seriously. I trusted him to not only do his work with very little supervision but also in supervising my daughter when she helped out. I would be happy to hire Maxwell again and believe him to a genuinely kindhearted person who is responsible beyond his years.

Contact Information:

(434) 760-2143

senaforcville@gmail.com

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