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Our students undergo psychological testing and are prescreened for the highest level of security clearance.
To qualify to attend ENGS, our in-depth screening consists of: Prior experience working with children, letters of recommendation, FBI federal clearance, BCI state clearance, local police clearance, BMV driving records, academic transcripts, physical examination and TB test, and credit reports. Also our qualified "practicum mother" offers you her evaluation of the student's performance.
Our graduates are educated, trained and certified.
Our unique course work includes: Child Growth, Behavior and Development / Cultural Enrichment / Child Care and Nutrition / Personal Safety and Security / Professionalism / In-home practicum: infant and toddler.
Certifications: American Red Cross: First Aid, CPR, AED, and EpiPen, and Poison Prevention,
AAA Defensive Driving, NCSA Newborn Care Specialists, Infant Massage
Please contact us at 440-247-0600 for more information about our program and available candidates.
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Emily is a Licensed Registered Nurse. With her nursing training, she has learned how to handle stressful situations and make intelligent decisions quickly. She realizes the importance of confidentiality and can discreetly handle sensitive situations, conversations and information. Some of her other accomplishments and interests include:
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4-year letter winner in varsity basketball and cheerleading
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Volleyball, softball, football, ice skating, rollerblading, card games and board games. (If she is not familiar with a sport or game, she is willing to learn!)
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Scuba Diving- Advanced Open Water Certification
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Archery shooting, camping, fly-fishing,
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Singing, playing piano, clarinet, saxophone, bass guitar, performing in high school plays
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Studied 5-weeks abroad in Mexico at Universidad Internacional
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Has traveled extensively
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Enjoys all animals and has raised chickens, rabbits and sheep
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Kaitryn graduated from John Carroll University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Religious Studies. She is a member of the International Sociology Honor Society and has won the Arrupe Scholarship Award and Presidential Merit Scholarship Award. Additional accomplishments and interests include:
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Horseback Riding- English riding
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Swimming and boating
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Travel - favorite destinations include New York, Montana, Maine, Italy, Ireland and the British Virgin Islands.
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Service and Social Justice: traveled to Duran, Ecuador with summer camps and mentoring programs
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Touring Museums and Historical Sites
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Tammy has been working as a professional Nanny since 2003. She was a substitute teacher (pre-K through 8th grade and special needs), remedial tutor for at risk children and a teacher's assistant (pre-k summer program). Her other accomplishments and interests include:
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Tutoring experience
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Ability to assist with overnight aid
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Excellent swimmer
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Computer proficient
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Experience with adopted children, both from US and other countries
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Excellent Driver: Ability to drive in large cities
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Can research and organize outings for children and playgroups such as visiting local state parks, farms, picnics, hiking, bowling etc.
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Experience with Reflux, Colic, Sensory Integration Dysfunction and Pyloric Stenosis
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Emily graduated from Miami University with a major in English Literature and a minor in History and was on the Dean's List. She wrote editorial essays for the university newspaper and has tutored special needs children in reading and math. Some of her other accomplishments and interests include:
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Involvement with fundraising for "Links to Literacy" and "Julie's Foundation"
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Avid reader - recognizes the importance of reading with children
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Enjoys exploring the outdoors
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Enjoys museums: the Louvre, The National Portrait Gallery, The Cleveland museum of art
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Art appreciation - watercolor, collage and paper mache
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Caitlin is a graduate of John Carroll University. She majored in English and minored in Spanish. She was a research assistant and assisted with the publication of her university professor's book. She was also the consultant to the writing center where she reviewed, reorganized and strengthened material and assisted at the university Library. Some of her other accomplishments and interests are:
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Team Captain for Relay for Life Fundraiser-
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Mentor Streak Week Service Project- managed groups of 8-10 in-coming freshman students aiding in their transition into college life
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Excellent professional writing and editing skills
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Allison grew up in the small town of Champaign, Illinois where she worked at the Next Generation Schools Early Learning Center. She taught in the infant room where she created individual schedules for sleeping, feeding and changing. She designed monthly themes and lesson plans including art and sensory projects. Some of her interests include:
- Photography: DSLR, 35 mm, dark room experience
- Reading: suspense, mystery
- Camping, recreational outdoor activities
- Traveling inside and outside the U.S.
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Malissa is very interested in music and the arts. After attending a work study in Harlaxton Village, England she did charitable work for "PIck it Forward foundation" where musicians donated their used guitar picks and broken guitar strings for her jewelry designs- 100% proceeds going to charity. She also designed the logo, brochure, website and created press releases. Some of her other interests and accomplishments include:
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| Shelby comes from a very close family and sports play an important role in her life. Softball (two all-star teams where she was able to travel throughout the US), basketball, track, and volleyball are her primary sports but she decided to try something completely different by joining a dance team. Some of her additional strengths and interests include:
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| Patricia attended Salem Community College where she majored in education. She grew up on 108 acres and enjoys the pure beauty of nature. Some of her other interests include:
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Animals- growing up with horses, cows, goats, cats, dogs, rabbits, chinchillas and hamsters
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Interest in world literature
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Assisting her church music director and crew leader in the annual Vacation Bible School
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Singing - soloist and was a member of the school Praise Team
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