Level of education: High school diploma. I am graduating from CU Boulder in 2022 with a BA in Elementary Education.

Additional skills or certifications: Up to date CPR & First Aid certified. I am willing to take other certifications that a family would feel comfortable with. I have 3 years of swim lesson/lifeguarding experience. I am a critical thinker, organized, compassionate, motivated, and empathetic.

Experience: This past school year, I have worked as a student teacher in a 4th grade class. In addition, I currently work part time as a babysitter for an infant and caregiver for his sick mother. Summers of 2020 and 2019, I nannied full-time for ages 3-12. Beginning in high school, I lifeguarded, taught swim lessons, and babysat. Working with children is my passion. I would love to share more about my experience and what I have learned from my past jobs and education courses at CU.

Experience with the following age groups: I have cared for children from ages 16 months-12 years old. I am hoping to teach grades K-2 after graduating next year.

Interests and hobbies:Yoga has been a huge part of my life and something that I practice almost daily. I live a healthy lifestyle where I spend most of my free time running, cooking, and being with friends and family! I have been vegetarian for 7 years. I am very passionate about advocating for social justice and the environment.

Describe your childcare style: I believe that each child should be honored and encouraged to be their individualistic selves. My childcare style focuses on the beautiful and positive traits that each child brings by inspiring them to be confident in who they are. Each child has a voice where their thoughts and feelings are heard and validated. I work to create a safe space for children by building trust so that the children have opportunities to grow and learn about themselves and others in a nurturing and positive way. I want the children to be imaginative, play, and have fun!

What activities do you like to do with children:I love to play with children outside and in the sun! I believe the connection to nature is so important for child development. However, I acknowledge that each child is different and try to work to find out what they like to do and challenge them in their own interests/activities. I love to dance, bake, paint, practice yoga, swim, and anything active with children!

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I am interested in working as a nanny because it is what I love! I love seeing children grow and discover more about themselves and the world around them. I pride myself on having a positive mindset and believe that I encourage children to be themselves while having fun! As a future educator, I have learned the importance of relationships on child development and hope I can make an educational impact on the child, along with being a friend.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?A nanny or babysitter must be flexible, positive, creative, and kind.

Additional comments:Thank you so much for reading!