About me

From rural Colorado, to New York City, to Northern California, my work in childcare has been with children of diverse ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. Core to my care-giving philosophy is a grounded presence and clear, kind communication. I center creative play, somatic-centered behavioral and emotional support, and allowing the child to take initiative. I prioritize making space for the communication of boundaries and needs. I value giving each child the freedom and space to explore and learn in a self-directed way, while also offering structure and appropriate expectations. I want each child that I work with to know that they are safe, respected, supported, and loved when I am with them.

I have been nannying with families in New York City since 2013. I've also been consistently working with Smart Sitting for 6 years now! However, my most formative experience working with kids began when I moved to Sacramento after undergrad to work at the Mustard Seed School. Mustard Seed is a preK-8 private school for children whose families are currently unhoused. I supported the students and parents at Mustard Seed in a variety of ways, including morning and afternoon transportation, accompaniment to doctors' and dentists' appointments, and one-on-one work with students who had emotional or behavioral differences. The Mustard Seed ethos of kindness, gentle boundaries, patience, and joy in the work fully shaped my pedagogical approach to working with children. I carry this energy with me to this day, with every new family I meet.

Since returning to New York from Sacramento, I've been lucky enough to continue to form beautiful relationships with the families I've worked with through SmartSitting. I have worked with three families long-term, largely in after-school and summer support. I've worked with many others, (with children ages 4 months to 13 years) throughout my five years as a SmartSitter. I have particular experience with multiple siblings, and children with learning and behavioral differences ie ADHD. I additionally have tutoring experience in language arts, and am always overjoyed to support the children I work with in any creative explorations and projects!