Karla L.

Education

Arizona State University,
B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication
Minor in Political Science & International Studies

Professional Childcare Experience

Part-Time Nanny
Lancaster, PA, 08/17 - 08/18
Two boys and two girls, ages 1, 3, 4 and 13

Occasional Babysitter
Lancaster, PA, 03/13 - 08/18
Three girls, ages 6, 4 and 2

Summer Camp Counselor
Lancaster, PA, 06/11 - 08/11
Campers, ages 4 to 14

Other Experience

Ballet Beautiful Office & Studio Assistant
New York, NY, 08/18 - Present

CNN Video News Intern
New York, NY, 06/17 - 08/17

MSNBC & NBC News Intern
New York, NY, 06/16 - 08/16

About me

I've been caring for kids for my entire life! I come from a big extended family and always had a dozen little cousins running around. I honestly can't remember a time when I didn't know how to change a diaper...

In middle school, I took a babysitting course that covered everything from first aid to creative games, so I could show the parents in my neighborhood I was the best babysitter they could find. Over the years, my childcare experience has ranged from day and nighttime babysitting gigs, to working as a summer camp counselor, and a year-long experience as a nanny for a family with 3 toddlers (and one teenager).

I was also part of a community service sorority in college, and a lot of our volunteer work involved working with children! The highlight of our semester was always Girl Scout Badge Day, a day when we'd organize a series of activities for local Girl Scout troops to help them earn several badges at once.

Outside of childcare, I'm a huge fan of theatre and amazing TV. You can find me in Midtown, checking out as many Broadway shows as I can afford, or in my living room binge watching a good series on Netflix or Hulu. I'm very musical and love a good afternoon dance party or sing-along to break up the day. I also love to read; not just myself, but to the kids I care for as well!


I have professional child care experience with...

  • Check Icon
    Infants
  • Check Icon
    Toddlers
  • Check Icon
    Preschoolers
  • Check Icon
    School-aged (K-5)
  • Check Icon
    Preteen
  • Check Icon
    Multiples

In 5 years, I hope to be...

Still living and thriving in NYC, engaging in as many creative outlets as I can!

Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...

I love board games and teaching children to follow rules and play nicely. I also think it's important for kids to learn how to win and lose gracefully from a young age. Additionally, I like encouraging creative and musical passions in kids! I enjoy using music to keep kids entertained and finding creative crafts to do together.