Melissa C.
Education
Coastal Carolina University,
BFA Musical Theatre
Professional Childcare Experience
Part-Time Babysitter
New York City, NY, 12/16 - Present
Ages 3, 9 and 12, girls
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 12/16 - Present
Ages 7, 11 and 13, two girls and one boy
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 03/17 - Present
Age 13 and 10, girl and boy
Other Experience
Val in A Chorus Line National Tour
New York City, NY, 12/17 - 08/18
About me
Ever since I was a little girl, taking care of my collection of baby dolls was serious business. I had an entire section of my bedroom dedicated as a "nursery", and I would spend countless hours caring for the dolls. Living in NYC as an actress, I knew that I needed to find a job that would bring me joy, and I immediately thought of child care. I have been a nanny here in New York for two and a half years now, and I have absolutely loved it. After a difficult day of auditioning, it is so refreshing to get to spend time with children. It always brings me back to what life is really about, and I always feel better after having a good conversation with a child about their day or their thoughts on something. Life can be so simple and I love being reminded of that everyday through children. I am a very upbeat, positive, and fun person. I strongly believe in speaking to children like you are at the same level as them, and not making them feel belittled or looked down on. I love to take the time to really get to know a child, so we can have meaningful conversations that will stick with them. As a theatre artist, one of my main passions is to inspire people. I have found that I can do that with childcare as well.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Twins
- Multiples
- Special Needs
In 5 years, I hope to be...
a Broadway actress.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
I am very passionate about art expression. I love to share my knowledge on music, dancing, acting, writing, and creating. It is so easy to introduce these things into children's lives, and they always have a fun time.