Ashley N.
Education
Baruch College,
B.A in Early Childhood Education
Lehman College,
M.S in Mathematics Education
Columbia University's Teachers College,
P.H.D in Mathematics Education
Professional Childcare Experience
Nanny
New York, NY, 09/13 - Present
One boy and one girl, ages 4 and 9
After- School Babysitter
New York, NY, 08/11 - 09/13
One girl, age 5
Summer Nanny
New York, NY, 05/11 - 08/11
Two boys, ages 4 and 5
Other Experience
Math Teacher
Bronx, NY, 08/16 - Present
About me
Hello Families,
My name is Ashley and I am a New York State Certified Mathematics Teacher for grades 5- 9. I have been working with children for over 10 years now. My career in childcare began with newborns/toddlers, over the years I have worked with children up to 14 years of age.
Being a teacher and a nanny I am able to bring two very different but valuable aspects to the table. I have a passion for teaching young minds and exploring so many topics through education. On the other hand, my experience as a nanny allows me to have fun with children and create fun and engaging activities outside of the classroom. I believe in letting children follow their passions and want to be a part of this community of amazing sitters because we do just that. I begin by identifying the interest of children and create meaningful activities that will further their passions. I know how important this age range is for both mental and physical growth and being able to help guide that growth is what motivates me. I love seeing children excited to learn, they don't even see it as learning, they see it as fun.
I know I am doing something right when I can walk away from the day and a child had an amazing day full of adventures.
I have professional child care experience with...
Infants- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Multiples
- Special Needs
In 5 years, I hope to be...
In 5 years I hope to be finished with my Doctorate Degree at Columbia University. I am currently working on my degree at Columbia in Math Education. I hope to be finished and to be teaching teachers best practices in the classroom.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
Some activities and skills I love to teach children would have to be problem-solving. Problem-solving can relate to so many different aspects of life, it can relate to academic as well as life skills. I want to share with children that if they have a problem we can pause and think of steps they can take to get through the moment. This helps children become independent thinkers as well as creative thinkers. I would also like to share my fun bubbly side with children. I love to have fun and "let my hair down" and just be in the moment. Have a dance contest, create a relay race, or build a tent with the intention of camping in the house. So many possibilities to have fun.