Level of education: Bachelors degree in Anthropology and Spanish, Graduate of New Mexico School of Natural Theraputics and The Matrona Midwifery School, Permaculture Design Course, Eco-villiage Design Education Course Graduate

Additional skills or certifications: Massage therapist, natural therapeutics specialist, healthy eating specialist, natural birth assistant

Experience: Through college for four years I was a nanny for one child M-F every other week, picking her up from school at 2 and working until 9. Since college I have worked on and off for families when they needed me, part time and on-call as I was working mainly as a massage therapist and Doula. I also have experience working with children in outdoor educational scenarios, teaching about growing are own food, nature awareness, and environmental protection.

Experience with the following age groups: All ages from birth on up, the little girl, Sophie that I worked for in college was 3 when I began working with her and 7 when her family decided to move out of state. Since then I have mostly worked with one child families of children 12 weeks to 3 years old. I also was mentoring a boy that was age 5-7.

Interests and hobbies:I am passionate about healthy eating and lifestyle, and have extensive experience with food preparation for families and larger community gatherings. I love movement, whether it be dance, yoga, or hiking through beautiful wilderness areas, or bike rides. I enjoy reading to children and gardening, and am interested in learning more hand skills, weaving, knitting and sewing. Storytelling is a great passion of mine and I believe it is one of the best ways to teach children. I love people and community, and believe that children are our future and so feel invested in sharing with them what I have harvested in my life.

Describe your childcare style:I believe that each child is unique and so they style and approach is different based on a child's age and needs. I am a deep listener and intend to meet them where they are at, while weaving in story, song, dance and wildlife excursions as appropriate. Working with babies, I love to sing to them and dance with them. Even at the earliest of ages, children can be imprinted with joy!

What activities do you like to do with children:My favorite activity to do with children that are old enough is to be outside being curious about the natural world. I also love to cook, read, dance and sing with children.

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? Being a nanny has always felt like good work, weaving into families as a pillar of support. I have known so many mamas that just need help and in a culture that has been constructed in the way ours has, good, caring, compassionate support is hard to find. I like to be that for families and an adult that children can learn from.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Dependable, Responsible, Present, Invested in the children, compassionate communication, conscious discipline, engaged in their learning, fun.

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