About me

As the oldest of five kids myself, I am a born caregiver. As a previous middle school Language Arts & Creative Writing teacher, I am a practiced creative mentor. I was born near Philly but spent the majority of my childhood outside of Dallas, TX. As a kid, I was busy reading books in trees and building forts with my brother. Following my artistic passion for creative writing and performing, I graduated with my BFA from Webster Conservatory in St. Louis. Because of my expansive creative knowledge, I bring exciting games, activities, projects, and stories to every family I work with. For the majority of my time living in Brooklyn, (almost 4 years now) I have been working as a professional teacher and caregiver.

Yet my professional experience far exceeds this, as I have been working intermittently as a paid caregiver for the past 10 years. I have extensive experience (and specifically love working with) kids with ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, or any learning differences. I am a believer that the unique qualities each child has can be their superpower, and I celebrate that with them. During my time, I have worked with kids as young as 9 months old to 17 years of age. The age group that I have the greatest experience with would be 3-13, as I taught pre-school and middle school within the past three years. Different titles I've had would include part-time babysitter, after-school specialist, teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and even mentor for older kids. Additionally, I am CPR and First Aid certified.

My philosophy is strongly rooted in curiosity over judgment. Instead of reacting to *what* a child does, I am quick to ask *why* they did what they did, and work alongside them to understand their own feelings. I am a born peacemaker and excellent at mediating sibling conflict, de-escalating high-emotional situations, and helping children regulate themselves to feel grounded. I believe that children have much to teach us, and it is my desire to encourage, inspire, and equip them with the tools to live full and joyful lives.