Level of education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Doula Certification.

Additional skills or certifications: CPR & First Aid. ASL (Baby Signing). Familiar with Love and logic training. DONA Doula Certification. Car safety for Parents and Caregivers Certification. Safe Sleep Practices Certification. Breastmilk storage and handling Certification. Adequate Intake for Birth - 4 months Certification.

Experience: I have over 13 years of childcare experience including years as a Full Time Nanny and House Manager. I also have years of experience in Infant care, including sleep training. I have spent time with a number of families with babies, toddlers and preschool age children and have extensive experience creating interactive lesson plans for children of all ages. I have a range of experience teaching children of all ages utilizing a variety of age appropriate learning materials. I have a range of experience teaching children of all ages utilizing a variety of age appropriate learning materials. I am experienced with ASL language for infants, potty training toddlers, exploring the world around us with preschoolers, to having a respectful relationships with growing kindergarteners to middle school age children. I have always enjoyed working with children and it is one of the great joys in my life!

Experience with the following age groups: I have experience with all ages of children including newborn, Infant, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary and Middle school age.

Interests and hobbies:My hobbies include gardening, crafting and playing with my two adorable puppies in our backyard. I love to camp during the summer and ski during the winter.

Describe your childcare style:I'm very caring and loving and that shows through my childcare style. I am always happy to follow the parent's style and rules. I am open and listen to the children and their needs and interests on an individual level. I love to bond with the children and help them grow into amazing individuals!

What activities do you like to do with children:Newborn/Infants Tummy time, playing with colorful musical toys, talking with the babies and smiling and nurturing. Engaging in growth and developmental activities such as colors, speech, singing, reading crawling, sitting, standing etc. I also love to take the babies outdoors on walks in a stroller (weather permitting) and to the park, babies love to look at the world around them! Toddlers/Preschool: Arts and Crafts, Numbers, Letters, Reading, Singing etc. I like to pick a weekly theme and a letter to work on! Imaginary play is a lot of fun and helps with self expression and creativity. Going to the park, riding tricycles, puzzles, and (my personal favorite) a good dance party with music they can sing along to! School age: Reading, working on legos, puzzles and anything to stimulate their minds. Working on homework during the school year, riding bikes, and being outside. I love taking children on field trips like the zoo, science center, library, swimming pool etc. Engaging them by having them help to make small snacks or small meals. Learning in the kitchen is a great way to teach them a bit of math through measuring, nutrition ideas and creativity while also having fun! I also love to do board games, they are able to work on taking turns, thinking skills, and sharing, while once again, having fun!

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? Being a nanny for the past ten years has been amazing, to say the least! I've loved being a part of the families I nanny for and watching the children grow.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?A nanny must be loving, patient, active and dependable. Communication with the parents is also very important to me as a nanny. It is needed to help raise the children that I'm caring for in the best way possible.

Additional comments:I look forward to meeting you!