Melissa J.
Education
The New School,
BFA in Musical Theatre
Professional Childcare Experience
Intermittent Nanny
New York City, NY, 11/17 - Present
9 month old
Date Night Nanny
New York City, NY, 06/19 - Present
Boy, 1.5
After School Babysitter
New York City, NY, 09/13 - 05/14
Twin boys, 9
Other Experience
English Teacher
New York City, NYC, 12/16 - Present
Sales Associate - Lockwood Shop
Astoria, NY, 01/17 - Present
Actor
New York City, NY, 01/07 - Present
Big Piano Dancer - FAO Schwarz
New York City, NY, 07/12 - Present
Dance Teacher - Bell Foundation
Bronx, NY, 06/13 - 08/13
Conservatory Dance Teacher
New York City, NY, 07/12 - 08/12
About me
I grew up in Southern California and have called NYC home for 13 years. I work professionally in theatre and spend my time between shows teaching and nannying. I'm a voracious reader, fanatical animal lover and a foster mama for many a wonderful kitten and cat through Little Wanderers Rescue. I am a constant world traveler. After touring with musicals both internationally and domestically, I found myself bitten by the travel bug and have traveled internationally every year for the past 7 years.
I have 17 nieces and nephews so I've spent a significant portion of my life caring for children. My first job nannying was during summers in high school, caring for my two nephews while their parents worked. That time taught me immense responsibility and imbued me with a passion for education and child development. Since then I have worked with children in many capacities from nanny to tutor to dance teacher to certified New York Department of Education verified, TESOL certified English teacher.
I love to bring music, art, play, and creativity to my time with children to foster another generation of future arts lovers as well as build invaluable soft skills and confidence. I have nannied for twin 9 year old boys in the city as well as many date nights for kids ranging in age from infant to teenager. I'm comfortable tutoring, shuttling to lessons and play dates, meal preparation and more.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Twins
In 5 years, I hope to be...
Doing the same thing I'm doing now! I love working in theatre. I love my home, and my foster family. I would love to have another dozen countries under my travel belt by then but so long as I'm healthy, I am open to the adventure of what the next five years might bring.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
American musical theatre, jazz, tap dance, and piano. I love creating things and making something wonderful out of nothing.