Samantha C.

Education

University of California, San Diego,
B.A. in Theatre. Graduated summa cum laude

Professional Childcare Experience

Camp Counselor/Teacher - Treasure Trunk Theatre
Brooklyn, NY, 12/15 - Present
10 girls, 2 boys, ages 4-5

Part-Time Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY, 02/14 - Present
1 boy, age 2-4

Camp Counselor/Teacher - MaineStage Shakespeare
Kennebunk, ME, 06/15 - 08/15
25 boys and girls, ages 6-18

Teaching Artist - The Shakespeare Society
New York, NY, 04/13 - 04/13
Classes of boys and girls, Grades 2-5

Part-Time Babysitter
San Rafael, CA, 09/98 - 08/06
Various ages, infant and up, girls and boys

After-School Dance Teacher
San Anselmo, CA, 09/99 - 08/04
10-15 girls, 2 boys, Ages 7-18

Other Experience

Workshop Cover
New York, NY, 10/14 - Present

Temporary Receptionist
New York, NY, 07/09 - Present

Manager
New York, NY, 01/10 - 10/16

Human Resources Director/Project Manager
New York, NY, 01/13 - 12/14

Executive Assistant
New York, NY, 09/10 - 10/12

Host/Coat Check/Receptionist
New York, NY, 12/07 - 04/09

About me

Hi! I'm Samantha. I'm a native New Yorker, but was raised in the Bay Area so I have a unique blend of East Coast go-getter enthusiasm and West Coast warmth. I'm a working actor in voice over, theatre and film. I am also a teaching artist to all ages in imagination and adventure, Shakespeare, voice, speech, and movement. And sometimes, I moonlight as a glitter tattoo artist for children's birthday parties!
My work as a personal and executive assistant, as well as a nanny has made me no stranger to light cleaning, tidying, and meal prep. I have nannied for kids of all ages - infant to teen, and have overseen bedtimes, bath times, diaper changes, transporting children to and from various extracurricular activities, and homework help.
I started babysitting when I was still a kid, myself! With over 15 years of childcare experience, I am well versed in meeting new kids and catering to their individual personalities. Every child is special and, as a caretaker, I want to treat her/him/them as such. Some of my favorite childhood memories include my caretakers and I realize how important that relationship can be! I strive to be a positive influence, a welcome distraction, and a sincere (if occasionally firm) playmate.
Kids have such enthusiasm and wonder for the world around them...if only we all retained those qualities with such vigor!

I have professional child care experience with...

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    Infants
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    Toddlers
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    Preschoolers
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    School-aged (K-5)
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    Preteen
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    Teenagers
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    Multiples

In 5 years, I hope to be...

Voicing animated characters and commercials, still playing onstage and still teaching youth!

Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...

As a voice talent, I specialize in reading with fun voices, and I also love to encourage children to read, themselves. I also love to dance (I'm a former dancer, as well!) and think that movement can be a powerful and important tool through which kids can express themselves. Our bodies were designed to move! A session with me can include improv games, crafts, and story time centered around a theme or existing book/musical/cartoon. We may decorate socks and put on a puppet show for a stuffed animal audience or we may make up a jingle for our trucks and record it using drums made of cardboard boxes!