About me

I grew up in the beautiful state of Vermont. I have a younger brother who I love with all my heart. As a child I was a total bookworm. I loved historical fiction and would play elaborate make believe games. Those games turned into a passion for theater and I went to Northwestern University where I received a degree in Theater and History. I am an ACT/SAT test prep tutor for students ages 15-17 where I get to help students through a stressful time in their lives.

My first childcare experience was with my little brother, but through middle school and high school I was an occasional date night babysitter for children ages 4-10. I also worked consistently as a nanny for a 2 year old child. I helped with meal time, potty training, nap time, and play time. I also volunteer at a camp in Vermont where I teach a dance class each day where the ages range from 7-15. I have worked as an after school teacher at North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL with the lower school where I ensured that everyone was accounted for and was safe and happy. I spent last summer working mostly as an after camp/date night sitter for an amazing family with two girls ages 7 and 9 helping with pickup, homework, and meals and tutoring the 7 year old in basic acting skills. For the last few months, I have been nannying three days per week for two amazing girls, age 6 and 9, both with learning differences. I served as emotional support, entertainment, and teacher while they were finishing out the year with distanced learning. I created some curriculum for the younger girl to supplement the provided online schooling and supported the older girl as she struggled to keep up with her online classroom.

I feel that empathy and understanding are two incredibly important things to instill in children from a young age and I believe wholeheartedly in leading by example. I love bringing make believe and music into playtime, and I value mindfulness and emotional intelligence in all interactions. It is such a privilege to be involved in the development of a young person's life and it is my goal to be the most positive influence that I can possibly be.