Emily R.

Education

New York University,
Bachelors in Individualized Study
09/13-05/17

Professional Childcare Experience

Full-time nanny
New York, NY, 09/17 - 09/18
Two children, boy aged 8, girl aged 11

Part-Time Babysitter
Hermosa Beach, CA, 06/17 - 08/17
Two boys, ages 5 and 6 and One girl, age 9

Part-Time Babysitter
New York, New York, 06/16 - 06/17
One boy, age 9 and One girl, age 11

Part-Time Babysitter
Manhattan Beach, CA, 08/07 - 08/13
One boy, age 7

Other Experience

Project Analyst, Communications, HERE to HERE
Bronx, NY, 09/18 - Present

Program Co-Director, Graver Goods
New York, NY, 10/19 - Present

Writer, Various Companies/Publishers
New York, New York, 08/13 - 08/17

About me

Hello! My name is Emily. I am a NYC-based writer and communications professional—and interested in supporting you with your childcare needs!

A little bit about my experience: I've been babysitting on and off for the last fifteen years. I've worked with a handful of families for several years and developed long-term friendships with many of the children I've worked with. I'm totally comfortable with kids of all ages (extensive experience with toddler and elementary school age), familiar with dietary restrictions, allergies, traveling with young people, assisting in meal prep and cooking, homework, and other daily duties. I am enthusiastic, attention-oriented, and full of energy!

My approach: While I love to have fun, get outside, and start creative projects with the kids, their security and safety is always at the forefront of my responsibility, especially as our city moves through the Covid pandemic. I take this duty very seriously and can navigate challenges or limitations with grace and patience—whether that's sibling fighting, dietary restrictions, physical restrictions, or something else. When I babysit, I like to look for learning and growth opportunities, both for the kids and myself. I like to teach, when I can, as much as I like to learn—for me, babysitting is not just a way to take care of others, but a way of taking care of myself: helping me grow more patient, kind, and creative. I find babysitting to be a truly rewarding form of service.

If you think we'd be a god fit, let's connect. I'd love to hear about you and your family.

Warmly,
Emily

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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    Twins
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    Multiples
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    Special Needs

In 5 years, I hope to be...

In five years, I'd like to still be working at Graver Goods. By that point, I hope to have expanded our programs, currently only for adults, to reach and engage high school students. I believe that early exposure to skill-building opportunities, networks, and possible careers is critical to supporting young people on their path toward successful careers and life-long learning. Providing this access to ALL students is also critical to moving our communities closer to social and economic equity. Working toward this vision is very rewarding for me, and in the coming years I hope to deepen my work in education and access.

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

Reading, writing, drawing, painting... I am always happy to get crafty and creative! I find these activities to be very useful in terms of mental stability and refreshment—not to mention an entertainment that far surpasses TV and video games. I've also had plenty of fun making up new games with kids, writing out rules for the games, and figuring out strategies for improving whatever game we've created. I think I bring this kind of creative-constructiveness to the children I babysit for, as I personally enjoy being creative in a way that is both challenging and rewarding. Formal instruction is undoubtedly useful, but there is much to be learned from hands-on experience, and from encounters that force one to think outside of the box. One of the most fun thing I've been able to teach though, is cooking. Of course, this required permission from the parents. The kids and I were able to get together ingredients for a top-chef style (friendly) competition. Together we practiced pairing ingredients together, experimenting with what worked and—in Top Chef style—appealing plating techniques! It was extremely fun and I believe we all learned something from one another's creative strategies.