Marla L.
Education
The Beacon School,
High School Diploma
Fordham University,
BS in Computer Science
Professional Childcare Experience
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 01/11 - Present
One girl and one boy, 11 and 8
Afterschool Babysitter
New York, NY, 01/20 - 03/20
Two boys, 5 and 3
After-School Babysitter
New York, NY, 10/19 - 10/19
One boy, age 10
After-School Babysitter
New York, NY, 01/14 - 11/17
Two girls, 6 and 10
Other Experience
Nonprofit Founder and CEO
New York, NY, 05/20 - Present
Actor at The Public Theater
New York, NY, 03/18 - 12/21
HR and Communications Intern
New York, NY, 06/19 - 08/19
Hostess
New York, NY, 01/19 - 07/19
Performer in Beautiful The Carole King Musical
New York, NY, 11/17 - 01/19
Beacon Hill Staffing
New York, NY, 09/16 - 11/17
About me
Hi there! I grew up in Haiti and Washington Heights! I'm currently in my last year of school studying Computer Science at Fordham University and I am a represented tv/film and musical theater actress here in the city. I actually came back from touring the country with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical to finish my degree in January this year!
Instead of going to after school as a kid, my mom, who is a childcare professional, took me along with her to work. That's how I was exposed to the in's and out's of childcare. Given that exposure, I had the opportunity to start sitting when I was just 11 years old for my former piano teacher. That amount of responsibility meant a lot to me at the time (Blue-Belle was only 2 years old!) and the gravity of that responsibility hasn't changed over the years.
I fell in love with teaching those younger than me the importance of having a set schedule i.e. time for homework, play, bed and that there's always a time to be creative and free. It's a lesson my mother taught me and I have seen it work in real time with the lovely kids I care for. Whether I am working with a family or working with young artists at my old dance and theater schools, I really love to step into the role of caregiver and mentor and giving children the care, tools, and education they need to move through the world!
I have professional child care experience with...
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
In 5 years, I hope to be...
Running my nonprofit nationally while in the business of show! In between contracts I will be making active community change to see a world where Black lives don't only matter in times of crisis.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
The light that art can bring to them - visual, performative, written...you name it! Teaching them the importance of leading with kindness and positivity.