About me

Throughout my life my love for children and pull toward creativity have gone hand in hand. Babysitting and nannying were how I supported myself while getting my undergraduate degree in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College. Post-grad I was able to combine these interests in my current staff job Sesame Workshop (the non-profit that makes Sesame Street!) where I create educational content for little ones. I have learned a lot about early childhood development and the power of play within how we care for children. Now that I am looking for a part time nanny position to supplement my income, I can't wait to share the knowledge and fun I've gained from my workplace.

From 2021 to 2022 I was lucky enough to be a nanny to three girls aged 6, 9, and 11. I worked full time meal prepping, grocery shopping, planning activities, and exploring the city with these lovely kids. In college I also I nannied for two girls, who were eight and ten when I started but now are ten and twelve! I picked them up from school and would help them with homework, learn some Tiktok dances, make them a snack, come up with activities, and occasionally make dinner and put them to bed when the parents had a date night. The summer after my sophomore year I worked full time at Purple Circle Early Childhood program as a teacher’s assistant. I learned how to aid in the education of children ranging from 2-5, and was mentored by some great educators who taught me the values of play and experience-based learning.

When I look back on my childhood, I really value the relationships I had with not just my parents but the other adults in my life. I had a long term nanny who was caring, creative, and full of new ideas. Together we made our own card game based off of Harry Potter characters and wrote original songs. She taught me that the world was full of beautiful possibilities. I would love to be this kind of influence on another child.