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[quote=Anonymous]Congratulations on manipulating a family to pay you more for a service that you know could be done by non-college experienced person.  As a lawyer we use that same fear to get more money as well, I guess now I am seeing the burn on the other end.

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][i]First, I chose this because I wanted a larger impact with children’s lives.  I don’t work with infants (and even if I did, yes, being able to tutor college courses is still useful; I use my full vocabulary with kids).  I have provided supplements for several middle and high school students, materials usually presented in college.  I have the experience to be able to see issues before they become stumbling blocks, and I know how to tutor to different learning styles.  So, yes, my background in tutoring has made a huge difference.  Did I mention that I also homeschooled my charges?
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Honestly, it makes more sense to provide advanced tutoring via Kaplan or Kuman or a college graduate student.   They provide a full curriculum and can customize the program on a per child basis.  Most importantly, they charge a significant amount LESS than what many nannies are charging currently while under her care.  Curious, while you go on about your educational degree, have you completed your master's program, and if so what? [b] Let it be said, I am not afraid to spend more money for a nanny, but I don't believe the hourly rate you guys charge is needed when my baby is ... sleeping.... or lacks the ability to even understand basic sentences (infant).

Secondly, I don't believe you NEED an undergraduate education to try different teaching styles.  Again, i point to many mothers who haven't gone to college and were able to raise excellent kids just through common sense.

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[i]Second, I live with my families.  That allows me to be more flexible with my rate than a nanny who lives out.  I am NEVER out to raise my rate simply because I deserve more.  That’s not who I am.  I’ve been told by several people that I could be making more, and I’ve turned down a few positions that were each $2k/week or more.  They weren’t the right fit for me.  But if I were doing it for the money, that’s exactly where I would be.[/i]

2k or more. Sure :) Curious what is your current CHARGE rate anyway.
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Currently?  Just over $1k per week, for roughly 45 hours of work per week.  As a live-in, not live-out, nanny.  The family is an amazing fit.  I don’t care if you believe me, but I have turned down several live-in positions that would start at roughly $2k/week, because I know myself enough to know that I wouldn’t be happy there.[/quote][/quote]

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