About me

Nearly half of my life has involved working with children. The first time I babysat for someone (helping out a family friend with her nephew), and he only wanted me to read him a story for bed, I knew I had a way with kids. Throughout my years growing up in South Carolina, I babysat for many families. I also worked as a teachers assistant for an acting class for kids.

Once I moved to New York, I toyed with the idea of being an actress, before realizing working with kids was my true calling. However, my background in theater and music has definitely helped in my work with children, as they really respond to the creativity and energy I have learned from it. I’ve even done volunteer work in the city teaching theater and improv games to second graders.

I've worked with several families in the city, one of which I was with for 4 years. I also currently work in a preschool part time and have worked with children at an indoor playground/school-teaching music and sports classes.

I have a few philosophies when it comes to childcare. One is to address every child as a person, get down on their level, as opposed to talking down to them. Children are much more receptive when they feel their feelings are being respected and taken into consideration. Another philosophy is that while I believe in giving boundaries and limits, to never say no just to say no.

In life, I feel if you find something that you not only enjoy, but also are skilled in, it’s your passion and calling. That’s how I feel about childcare, and I aim to provide the best care for any child I look after.