Level of education: Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies. I have taken 33 credit hours in early childhood education which awarded me a “Director Qualification”. That is a fancy way of saying I am qualified to run a childcare center!

Additional skills or certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified. Fully vaccinated (no booster). I have taken 33 credit hours in early childhood education which awarded me a “Director Qualification”. That is a fancy way of saying I am qualified to run a childcare center!

Experience: Babysitting – 22 years Nanny – 3 years House Manager – 1 year Teaching – 13 years teaching infants, toddlers, and preschoolers I have also helped with laundry, meal prep, light cleaning, and running errands.

Experience with the following age groups: Infant through school age.

Interests and hobbies:I most enjoy taking my dog for hikes, walks, and trips to the park. But I also enjoy traveling, listening to music, practicing yoga, going to concerts, and meditating.

Describe your childcare style:My success throughout 15 years of working with young children is largely due to the fact that I am skilled and experienced in building happy, healthy, trusting relationships with the children in my care. Building a secure relationship through responsive care is my main priority. Secondly, I like to have FUN!!! The main reason why I love working with young children so much is how fun it is. Being around children keeps me present and I most enjoy their curiosity about the world around them. I whole heartedly believe in a true balance of predictability and boundaries with a lot of fun and laughing.

What activities do you like to do with children:Infants: Go on walks/hikes, reading, singing, playing, tummy time, snuggling, a lot of “bathing in language”: self-talk, parallel talk, developmentally appropriate arts & crafts. Toddlers: Go on walks/hikes, reading, singing, imaginary play, snuggling, painting, drawing, playing physical activity games, puzzles, simple cooking, water play, building/stacking activities, developmentally appropriate arts & crafts Preschool: Go on walks/hikes, reading (read aloud, shared reading activities, retelling activities), singing, imaginary play, snuggling, painting, drawing (free drawing, prompts, modeled drawing), playing physical activity games, cooking, puzzles, science experiments, water play, writing (letters/name), building activities, arts & crafts, talking! – I always want to know what is going on in their little minds! School age: Go on walks/hikes, reading, imaginary play, painting, drawing, playing physical activity games, cooking, puzzles, science experiments, water play, arts & crafts, any sport, mini golf, laser tag

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I would love to slow down from the fast paced world of early childhood education. I am looking forward to being able to focus all of my attention on a child or much smaller group of children.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?A Nanny should first and foremost be knowledgeable in child development, trustworthy, reliable, and punctual. I also believe that a Nanny should be a happy person with a positive attitude as they are a role model for the children in their care.

Additional comments:Thank you for reading my profile, I look forward to meeting you!