Belle S.
Education
The New School for Drama,
B.F.A. in Dramatic Performance
Professional Childcare Experience
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 08/14 - Present
Two boys, ages 8 and 11
Acting Coach
Denver, CO, 11/20 - 01/21
One girl, age 11
After-School Arts Program Intern
New York, NY, 01/18 - 05/18
14 students, ages 6-9
Nanny
New York City, NY, 10/18 - 03/18
Two girls, ages 2 and 6
Nanny
Denver, CO, 05/14 - 08/14
Three girls, ages 6, 8 and 11
Nanny
Denver, CO, 08/11 - 04/14
One girl, age 6
Camp Counselor
Denver, CO, 06/13 - 07/13
25 children, ages 8-11
Teaching Artist and Caregiver
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 06/11 - 06/11
Children at orphanages, ages 0-17
Other Experience
Associate Salesperson -- Paper Source
New York, NY, 05/16 - 07/17
Server and Food Prep
New York, NY, 04/15 - 01/16
Actress
Denver, CO, 10/12 - 04/14
About me
I have worked with children all my life, beginning with looking after my young cousins over summer vacations. As I grew, so did my passion for childcare. I have worked with many wonderful families over the years, and have continued to branch out within the field through after school programs, tutoring, and summer camps. I have had the privilege of working with some amazing children, from toddlers in diapers to young adults seeking mentorship. In addition, I have been to countries such as Ethiopia and India to teach orphans and young children theatre.
I grew up in the beautiful state of Colorado, and am a big advocate of getting outside and playing in the world around us. I have studied theatre all my life, and am therefore passionate about play. My creativity has always kept children off of the computer and interacting with the world around them. I adore games, make-believe, arts and crafts, and dress up. I encourage children to use their imagination and practice skills such as empathy, curiosity, and perception. I have had a variety of leadership roles, from directing plays with large casts to student council president. I am organized, thoughtful, and inventive -- even when juggling many balls at once!
I have professional child care experience with...
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Multiples
In 5 years, I hope to be...
In 5 years I hope to be the artistic director of a theatre company producing new and devised work for all age groups.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
Activities and skills I love to teach and share with children include arts and crafts, baking, and imaginative thinking. I believe that the best way to learn is through experiences, and I am an advocate of adventures to local museums, neighborhood playgrounds, and engaging activities. I am passionate about the arts and hope to share my creativity, playfulness, and imagination. I am process-based, and believe that the journey toward a goal can be equally as valuable as achieving the goal itself. I believe in coming up with creative solutions for difficult problems, and will encourage children to seek innovated answers rather than giving up.