About me

I grew up in upstate New York, outside of Rochester, as the older of two children. As a child, I loved imaginative play and often would "teach" my stuffed animals and younger brother. As a teenager, I became very passionate about mental health. I attended Binghamton University and received dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Human Development. I then moved to Brooklyn and recently completed my Master's in School Counseling. While in school, I've been nannying, as well as working as a counseling intern and tutor.

I have been involved in childcare for as long as I have been working! As a teenager, I babysat, volunteered at my elementary school, and tutored. During college, I spent my summers working at day camp and sleepaway camp, caring for up to 25 children at a time. Over winter breaks, I would work as a substitute teacher's aide, helping support students with developmental disabilities. Once I graduated with my Bachelor's degrees, I moved back to Rochester. While I was there, I cared for a pair of cousins for nearly a year. I started when they were 10 months and 2 years old. I would change diapers, prepare bottles and meals, go to the park, do art projects and sensory activities, read, sing, and play with blocks, toy food, and stuffed animals. After moving to Brooklyn, I became the nanny for a sweet and curious two-year-old. Duties included preparing meals and snacks, taking her to and from activities, helping her nap, playing, teaching her social-emotional skills, doing bathtime, and putting her to bed. I am CPR and First Aid certified.

I am extremely passionate about helping children become the best versions of themselves. My background in counseling, as well as my life experience, has convinced me that warm, supportive, and consistent relationships with adults are some of the most important things that children can have to support their well-being and success. I want to be one of these adults! Children are active participants in the world, and I believe in working with them and their families to provide a safe place for them to learn, make mistakes, and grow. Through our relationships with children, we can build a more compassionate and just future.