About me

I am an intellectually curious person. I've loved learning for the sake of learning, and as an adult, I also love teaching. I love music, especially classical - I was an all-state musician, and other forms of performing arts. I was a big reader as a child and believe that reading (or being read to - depending on age) are great for building empathy, character, and ramping up a child's diction.

I studied the health sciences in undergrad, and studied public health and management at NYU for my graduate degree. In school I was very involved in sustainability efforts, and even founded a sustainability policy and finance group that still exists within the Policy, Law, And Business schools. I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for sustainability.

During my studies I took care of a little boy (age 8 at the beginning of my care) for a Gramercy Park family. I have also taken care of three children (9 year old boy/girl twins, 6 year old girl) for a private nyc family while they spent the summer on Nantucket.
I also babysat (with smartsitters) for a Brooklyn family with an adorable 5 year old boy (I was with this family for 3+ years)

In these roles, I engage the children in music lessons, learning Spanish, cultural activities such as museums and concerts. I do pick-ups and drop-offs from school and or various camps/activities, play date arrangement. Activities also included swimming, reading and word exploration, meal prep, chess, board game play, on the fly story-telling, manners reinforcement, etc.

I personally love school aged children the best because I can act as a sitter, a big sister, a mentor, and a cultural curator. I love being part of their development as a human, and for me, it's a joy to introduce children to various cultural activities. I also think kids at this age have a great sense of humor. I like to think I have one as well, so there's a lot of laughter and fun to be had with this age group.