Level of education: Landmark College 2009-2011, Putney Vermont Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR B.S. in Communication Studies, June 2015.

Additional skills or certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED, Covid Vaccinated, DPT Vaccinated and basic baby sign language. I love what I do, and I am always educating myself on early childhood. I am a huge fan of Janet Lansbury, an early childhood educator, her books and podcasts have made me a better nanny. Wilderness First Aid Certified Nurse Aid (CNA). I participated in Pyramid Plus- Social emotional workshops for 0-5 years in 2017.

Experience: I have experience working with ages 0-6years. I am knowledgeable and supportive with children who might have learning disabilities or social anxieties. I have experience in doing the following for families: Laundry, meal preparation for family and cooking for the children, errands etc. I engaged in age appropriate play and can provide a written record of each child’s daily actives, sanitize bottles and toys and change diapers. I have restocked baby items ( diapers, wipes, clothes etc.) for families and have knowledge and experience in handling food allergies and sensitives. I have worked at a preschool, with multiples, and have extensive experience with Infants and Toddlers.

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

Interests and hobbies:When I am not fingerpainting or pretending to be a dinosaur or playing fairies with a child, you can find me hiking or spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy cooking, reading or listening to a book, or listening to music. I am a runner and I enjoy a good run daily.

Describe your childcare style:Working with children is a joy for me and I love watching children discover the world. Open communication with the families I work with is very important to me. I encourage independent play when appropriate. I enjoy creating activities for young children, for example, art projects, mini science experiments, cooking, cleaning, playing outside with chalk or at the park. I also enjoy small gardening projects with young children. I encourage imagination and pretend play. I am all for shapeshifting and pretending to be a restaurant owner or an airplane pilot. I value being open minded and flexible. I very much enjoy cooking healthy meals and reading books at nap time or anytime really. I let the child lead and I encourage independence. I allow space for emotions to happen and acknowledge them. I provide comfort when needed or distraction when needed. I truly enjoy working with young children. They are always teaching me something new about life.

What activities do you like to do with children:Infants: Ages and stages of development including tummy time, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking and running! I love to go on walks to the park, read books, sing songs, work on speech development and of course, nurture! Toddlers: colors, numbers, shapes, sounds, arts and crafts, potty training. Other activities include singing, playing outside, story time, reading books, quiet indoor play and fun outdoor play such as running through a sprinkler or building a small snowman. Preschool and School Age: Activities are based on their level and interests.

Why are you interested in working as a Nanny or Babysitter? I love witnessing children discover the world and experience watching their joy in so many ways! Bonding with both the children and family and working together while I care for their children is a responsibility and a privilege I take seriously. Following the family's style and wishes is important part of the job.

What qualities are important in a Nanny or Babysitter?Willingness to learn, patience, open communication with the family and being flexible. Enjoying what you do and being professional are what makes it all so worthwhile!

Additional comments:I look forward to meeting you!