About me

I have always enjoyed taking care of others. As the eldest sister & cousin of a large, tight-knit family I cherish the opportunities I have had to act as a role model & look after those I love. I was born & raised in NJ, where I lived until I moved to NYC to attend Wagner College in 2009.There I earned a B.A in psychology/art. After finishing my B.A. in 2013 I worked as a behavior support specialist for kids w/ disabilities. In 2014, I taught English in Spain for a year to kids aged 3-16. These experiences solidified my desire to work w/ young people & opened my eyes to the countless rewards of teaching.I am currently pursuing a M.A. in Spanish/education at Brooklyn College.

Since my return to NYC in 2015 I have worked as a nanny. I still work with the 1st family I started with back then, & feel lucky to have spent these years w/ them. The kids were 6 & 9 when I started. My job there has consisted of pick up/drop off at playdates & activities, as well as homework help, meal prep & some over-night care. Free time is usually filled with arts&crafts, baking, board games, sports & gymnastics. I have worked various temp-sitting jobs & have cared for kids as young as 6 mos., up to pre-teens. I have worked as a date night sitter, feel comfortable with multiples & have tutored Spanish. With babies/toddlers, we've spent time playing at home & engaging in tummy time, working on milestones like sitting up/pulling up & had fun at parks/children's museums. I have experience feeding, bathing, changing & doing bed/nap time routines with young kids.

I am am very active & love to do anything with kids outdoors. I enjoy all sorts of creative activities. I love cooking and healthy eating is very important to me. I have worked as a personal chef & feel confident in the kitchen. I have cooked everything from vegan meals to roasted meats & am happy to help out with any meal prep! I speak Spanish & it would be my pleasure to share this w/ kids I look after in any capacity, whether that be homework help or general exposure to the language. Finally, I am a very easy going & strive to live my life with a positive outlook. I consider myself to be flexible, reliable, empathetic & open.