Level of education: I have an Associates in Early Childhood Education and my Montessori Teaching degree. I was a Montessori Primary teacher for 18 years. Through working with schools I have several trainings and certificates that include, but are not limited to Love and Logic certified Educator, Guiding with Development in mind (Positive Guidance Sequence), Conflict Resolution, The wonder of Play, and Mandatory reporting.

Additional skills or certifications: CPR & First Aid I have over 30 years of Child Care experience I have some Nanny Manager experience. The family I nannied for 10 yrs I helped tidy their home, Meal Prepped, some laundry, took the children to all activities, and helped support home projects. I was a Montessori Primary teacher for 18 years.

Experience: I started working with children in the 8th grade as a camp counselor with ages 8-10. This is what started the spark to work with children. I was a gymnastics coach for 6yrs for a traveling team for the ages 6-10 as well as a Team coach when I moved out to Colorado. I loved marrying the two passions I had at the time. I then took my first nanny job where I took care of a 2yr old and a 4month old. I was with them for 1 year. I then took my second Nanny job working with a set of twin sisters. I started with them when they both had two children each 3 , 4 and 3 , 3 months. I stayed with them for 10 years. They added 2 more children during this time. They were in my wedding and I am still in contact with them today. They truly were family. At this point I started my career as a Montessori Teacher. I have been teaching for 18 yrs with children 2 ½ to 6 years nurturing, guiding, and educating them . I have enjoyed my time as a teacher. I have learned invaluable lessons from both the children and their parents, but I am looking forward to returning to Nannying and working more one on one with children and their families.

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

Interests and hobbies:I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, reading a good book, spending time with my family, watching my children at their sporting events, camping, traveling, working out, spending time near a pool, and taking my dogs on a walk.

Describe your childcare style:I consider myself a guide. I will follow the child their development, milestones, and interests then add enrichment and developmentally appropriate activities. I am creative, nurturing, and kind . I am able to set kind and loving but firm and consistent boundaries.

What activities do you like to do with children:I love enriching children's lives with many fun actives . Swimming, playing at a park, nature walks, bike rides, sidewalk chalk, Science projects, crafts, cooking projects, reading, visits to the zoo or museums, dance parties, water play, singing songs and games ,picnics, bubbles, teaching phonetics and number recognition with Montessori materials and philosophy, peace education, teaching independence(dressing themselves, cleaning up a mess, plant watering, sweeping, mopping, polishing, etc.) puzzles, nature collages, dress-up, Unit studies (Egypt, A trip around the world, Cultural holidays, State Parks, Iditarod, etc) phonetic games like eye spy, Manners like how to interrupt, and so much more.

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I have always loved working with children. It truly is my life's calling. I enjoy guiding them and following and fostering their passions and interests. I also enjoy supporting the parents and their vision for how they would like their children raised and to help their home run smoothly.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?I believe a nanny needs to be creative, patient, knowledgeable of child development and milestones, flexible, able to be consistent with boundaries, active, nurturing, and a good communicator.

Additional comments:I look forward to being able to provide you with an invaluable service which benefits both the children and the family. I cant wait to meet your family!