Alicja S.

Education

UMK, Toruń, Poland,
BA in Early Childhood Education
MA in Pedagogy of Social Rehabilitation

Professional Childcare Experience

Nanny and Educator
New York, NY, 10/16 - Present
ages 3, 6, and 9

Nanny
New York, NY, 07/15 - 08/16
ages 2.5 and 5.5

Nanny
New York, NY, 09/12 - 06/15
ages 2.5 and 6.5

Other Experience

Photographer’s Assistant
New York, NY, 07/12 - 07/15

PreK Teacher
Torun, Poland, 09/10 - 05/12

About me

All my previous positions have had the same core: ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children I was taking care of. From breakfast until bedtime, I was their main caregiver, doing everything parents do while following family rules. I even had a situation with a boy who unfortunately physically lashed out against his nannies, and I gained his trust and love.

Over the years, I’ve seen so many children, and based on my experience, my parenting style transformed from unconditional gentle love to very intentional, unconditional support and belief that my job is to teach them how to be okay on their own, no matter what it takes. I’ll be next to them, taking any approach from the book to make growth fun for them. Lots of caregivers I’ve met know the theory and big names, but not many people can adjust their approach based on a child’s personality. I notice every single little change and don’t stop digging until I connect the puzzles and understand the child completely.

In my free time, you can find me outside! I ride a scooter, bike, and go to the gym three times a week. I love nature, and my favorite memory is a 6-week COVID road trip to most of the national parks in the US. I also learned how to fly powered paragliders during COVID! I love Huberman’s podcast and leading a healthy, organic lifestyle. I am passionate about psychology and biochemistry, and I believe that diet and lifestyle significantly affect your brain.

The quote I live by when it comes to raising kids is: “Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful, and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become.”


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)

In 5 years, I hope to be...

Able to work for the same family!

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

Is how to navigate through these bumps on their road with a smile ❤️