Shanna B.
Education
Florida State University,
B.M. in Music Theater
Professional Childcare Experience
After-School Babysitter
New York City, NY, 01/24 - 03/24
One boy, age 10
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 09/23 - 10/23
Ages 2 and 5
Camp Counselor
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 05/22 - 08/23
30-70 kids, Ages 4-13
Full-Time Babysitter and Temp. Live-in
Costa Mesa, CA, 05/18 - 09/22
Ages 3, 5, 8, and 11
Occasional Babysitter
Fountain Valley, CA, 05/22 - 08/22
Ages 1, 3, 5, and 6
Nanny
Huntington Beach, CA, 05/22 - 08/22
Age 4
Occasional Sitter
Huntington Beach, CA, 05/22 - 08/22
Ages 5 and 6
Other Experience
Teacher
New York, NY, 12/23 - 05/24
Camp Counselor/Choreographer
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 05/22 - 08/23
Cashier/Chef/Driver
Tallahassee, Fl, 08/20 - 05/21
Party Princess
Los Angeles/Orange County, CA, 10/23 - 09/19
Choreographer/Makeup Designer
Costa Mesa, CA, 03/17 - 08/19
About me
Hi! I'm Shanna and I am from Huntington Beach, California! Growing up in a beach city, I found my childhood was the perfect mixture of getting to explore my feminine girly side and also my sporty tomboy side. I feel my experience growing up really helped shape me into a well-rounded person who gets along really well with all people from all walks of life.
I have a younger brother who is 3 years younger and as a child did musical theater with me, but now I couldn't get him to sing if I tried! I always enjoyed nature and outside activity, so it made perfect sense I ended up in green Florida for college. This May 2023 I graduated from Florida State University and received my Bachelors of Music in Music Theater. I have taken my performance studies and applied them to every other job I have worked, bringing music and dance and open creativity to every child I have ever worked with. I have been a babysitter for over 8 years and worked for over 20 families. I have been a PT, FT, Occasional, Live-in, date night sitter, and nanny as well as worked with children in my other jobs. I have worked with kids of all ages, but primarily babysit children ages 1-8. I have worked individually and in large groups, with children with special needs, medical needs, and newborns. I have experience, cooking, cleaning, swimming/teaching to swim, tutoring, and am currently working to obtain my CPR and teaching certifications in New York. I speak Beg./Int. Spanish and have done mission-work in Spanish speaking areas. Children are the foundation of the future, and so many families can have their lives benefited greatly by just having another person on their team who cares about the success, kindness, and love given to their children.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Twins
- Multiples
- Special Needs
In 5 years, I hope to be...
working professionally as a performer and have a life abundant with joy still. I hope to be in the city but of course there is no way to know where the wind will take you and I am excited for the ride! I also hope to be able to spend more time with my parents since I have been so far from them for so long now!
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
Respect is an essential in my opinion. I think its crucial children learn to have boundaries and not cross others. I think there should be clear communication about not harming themselves or others and waiting their turn. I also like to instill self-love and confidence into the kids I work with and often this comes in the form of teaching them how to use their breath to control high anxiety or emotional situations. I am skilled at helping shape sibling and pet relationships and also think a good relationship with food is essential. When I like to think of activities I like to teach my first thought is always games that do not involve electronic usage. Games we can just play with our hands or words or songs. I also love to help with homework or use flashcards and reading to educate and work their brains!