Introduction

Hello! My name is Jarod, and I’m an Australian currently living in Japan. I’m a friendly, patient, responsible, and adaptable person with experience tutoring and caring for children of different ages, including younger and older students and children with special needs. I have tutored young children in spoken English, as well as mathematics and science, helping them learn in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. I recently completed my Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Health) and gained experience at a child health research centre. My long-term goal is to become a paediatrician, so I have a genuine interest in children’s health, development, and wellbeing.

I’m also the eldest in my family, so I’ve naturally grown up taking on a caring and responsible role with my younger siblings and cousins. Outside of childcare, I love animals and have two cats and two dogs back home in Australia! I really enjoy spending time with children and helping them feel comfortable, safe, and supported. I’m happy to help with homework, reading, educational activities, daily routines, or simply keeping children entertained and engaged.

I believe one of the best ways to teach and connect with children is through the things they already love. I’ve always been interested in dinosaurs, animals, Pokémon, video games, sports and exploring new things, so I enjoy incorporating children’s own interests into learning and activities. I use these interests to make learning fun while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. I’m also happy to speak English with children and help them develop their English naturally through games, conversation, reading, and everyday activities.

I look forward to meeting you and your family and creating a fun, safe, and positive experience for your children! I hope to become someone your family can feel comfortable and confident relying on.

CANCELLATION POLICY (all timing is calculated based on the start time of the scheduled sitting)
48+ hours before the scheduled sitting: No cancellation fee
Between 48-24 hours: 50% of sitting fee
Within 24 hours: 100% of sitting fee (+ transportation cost if on the way)

Experience

Tutoring:
I have experience teaching English to young children (3-6 years) who are non-native English speakers through approximately 1-2 hour sessions. I focus on making English fun and approachable through conversation, games, and activities. For older children (8-18 years), I have taught mathematics and science through approximately 1-3 hour sessions, helping them understand challenging concepts in a simple and engaging way. My tutoring experience includes children from toddlers through to adolescents, and I adapt activities to each child’s age, interests, and individual learning style to make learning enjoyable, engaging, and effective.

Family Childcare:
As the eldest in my family, I have regularly cared for younger siblings and cousins (1–17 years), with childcare ranging from a few hours to several days depending on the situation. I have helped with homework, activities, daily routines such as nappy changes and feeding, and keeping them entertained.

Children with Special Needs:
I have experience supporting young children with special needs (6-12 years) through tutoring and my work at the Child Health Research Centre. My support has included approximately 1-hour tutoring and care sessions, and I understand the importance of patience, flexibility, and adapting activities to each child’s individual needs.

English Support:
I have experience supporting children with special needs (6–12 years) through tutoring and my work at the Child Health Research Centre. This has included approximately 1-hour tutoring and care sessions, where I focus on creating a patient, supportive environment and adapting activities to suit each child’s individual needs, abilities, and learning style.

Can Babysit

Children

  • 7+ years old
3 Children

Skills & Services

Languages

  • English

Services

  • Light Housekeeping
  • Cooking/Meal Preparation
  • Care with foreign language
  • Homework help
  • Events
  • Overnight
  • Travel
  • Pet care

Certificates

  • CPR/First Aid
  • Not Completed Government Approved Babysitter Training

Availability

 
6am - 9am
9am - 12pm
12pm - 3pm
3pm - 6pm
6pm - 9pm
9pm - 12am
12am - 6am
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
This schedule may not be up-to-date.

Reviews

5
Your rating: 5

[ CareFinder Team Review ]

Jarod is a fun and friendly caregiver who brings a strong academic background in health science and child research alongside tutoring experience for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Aspiring to be a pediatrician, he excels at creating a safe, highly engaging environment where kids learn naturally through homework help, spoken English practice, and play themed around their favorite interests like animals, sports, and Pokémonーmaking him a great fit for CareFinder families.

Chyanne@CareFinder Support Team
CSV
Find the best babysitter for your family today!