Merissa P.

Education

Early Childhood Education,
CDA

Professional Childcare Experience

Part-Time Nanny
New York, New York, 12/20 - 09/21
Boy, 3

Nanny
Riverdale, New York, 06/20 - 12/20
Boy and Girl, 2 and 5

After-School Babysitter
New York, New York, 09/15 - 06/18
two boys, 7 and 9

About me

I'm an NYC-based caregiver with over eight years of experience working in the childcare industry. From private care to public schools, I am trained, certified, and highly motivated to help improve the overall quality of children's life. I have a CDA in early childhood development from the US Army and can help assist with not only day-to-day activities but can also help your child achieve early milestones. In the past, I've also run a child development program for infants to help build gross and fine motor skills. My favorite activities include long walks, open-ended art projects, and facilitating playdates for your little one. I've worked with a large range of children from infants to 14 years old and can assist with everything from after-school homework help to bottle feeding.

My favorite activities include long walks, open-ended art projects, and facilitating playdates for your little one. I'm looking to find a family that is a great fit and complementary to my style of child-bearing. Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Administering medications, Epipen, Communicable disease, Fire Safety, and Water Rescue. I also have several years of teaching as a swim instructor and can provide private swim lessons on request.

I am a freelance writer with a passion for travel and have worked for a number of publications in recent years. I'm currently pursuing a degree in journalism and am looking to support myself while I'm in school. I've had a wonderful career in childcare and am eager to getting to know your family and providing the best possible care for your family.


I have professional child care experience with...

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    Infants
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    Toddlers
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    Preschoolers
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    School-aged (K-5)
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    Preteen
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    Teenagers
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    Twins
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    Multiples
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    Special Needs

In 5 years, I hope to be...

An editor

Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...

Open-ended art, science, music, math and more