About me

I grew up in Los Angeles with my older sister and four wonderful parents. I moved to New York when I was 18 to earn my BFA in Drama from NYU and pursue a career in acting. Since graduating, I have had the joy of working with children all over NYC, while also bartending and performing! Prior to the pandemic, I was touring across the country with the American Shakespeare Center. Now, my focuses are here in New York, with the families that helped keep our city alive throughout.
My relationship to childcare started at a young age, when my mom created an Equestrian Therapy Program. I was introduced to children with disabilities as typically as I was introduced to children without. This was the start of many lessons in tolerance, kindness, and communication. In high school I became a peer-mentor for students on the spectrum, as well as a lead trainer in my school’s anti-bullying program. I have since worked with infants, toddlers, and kids of all school ages with and without special needs. In 2016, I had the honor of meeting Nico, a young boy on the spectrum. At the time he was 9 and couldn’t tie his shoes, tell time, or use keys. Now at age 14, Nico is more independent than I could have ever hoped. Together we learned how to tie those shoes, tell time, and let himself into his apartment building, while also becoming a skilled guitarist and drummer! Not only did Nico discover his passion for music, we also swam, biked, went for long walks, and even created a workout routine! Now that he is older, I have become his part-time sitter and mentor. I am also a date night sitter, after school sitter, a children’s entertainer, and am CPR certified!

Children deserve a space to be honest. That sometimes can be hard when in the presence of an adult! I strive to create an environment where kids feel comfortable and willing to try anything. Once we are in that place, I find that many kids feel they can confide in me as someone who respects them wholeheartedly. I try my best to support their questions, thoughts, concerns, and truths. I hope I can help your child discover who they are and what they’re passionate about, while encouraging them to give their all in everything they do!