About me

I’m Emily — a nanny, writer, actor, and USC-graduate — and I came to Brooklyn from Los Angeles. With about eight years of childcare experience, I have cared for children as young as 18 months and as old as 13. I have traveled with families and temporarily lived in when parents have been out of town. But more importantly, I have made life-long connections with some wonderful families, making both the kids and the parents feel taken care of.

The kids I babysit would probably describe me as fun, goofy, positive, and playful. I pride myself on being super engaged with the kids, whether that means clucking like a chicken in a game of charades, or waiting patiently as a child figures out a tough homework question. So far as discipline goes, I try to discipline from a place of reason, fairness, and compassion, recognizing that each conflict can be a teaching moment.

Outside of childcare, I am pursing a career as a writer and actor. As an actor, I’ve had a handful of silly TV spots and have worked with theaters like Williamstown Theatre Festival, Echo Theatre Company, and IAMA Theatre Company, where I also serve as Associate Literary Manager. Additionally, I mentor elementary schoolers through a non-profit called Young Storytellers, which helps kids write screenplays through a mixture of creative game play and one-on-one writing time.

I find that there is a lot of overlap between a career in the arts and a career in childcare — both require a strong degree of playfulness, and almost always involve storytelling. I look forward to getting to know your little ones.