Cat W.
Education
LaGuardia Arts High School,
Vocal Arts (High School Diploma)NY
New York University,
BFA in Theatre, minor in Film and TelevisionNY
Professional Childcare Experience
Part-Time Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY, 07/18 - Present
Age 10
Part-Time Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY, 06/23 - Present
Ages 7 and 9
Part-Time/Full-Time (depending) Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY, 11/18 - Present
Ages 8 and 10
After-School Babysitter
Brooklyn, NY, 09/23 - 06/24
Ages 8 and 10
Summer Camp Counselor for Arts & Crafts Camp
Brooklyn, NY, 07/18 - 08/23
Ages 4 to 11
Part-Time Babysitter
New York, NY, 09/18 - 11/19
Ages 10 months and 5
Other Experience
Administrative Assistant (Seasonal)
Brooklyn, NY, 06/21 - Present
Social Media Manager/Content Creator
Brooklyn, NY, 03/21 - Present
Video Editor/Producer for Curious Jane Camp
Brooklyn, NY, 04/20 - 08/20
About me
Hi there! Thanks so much for considering me to help take care of your little one(s)!
I grew up in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, and currently reside in South Slope, where I've embraced the vibrant community I've known since childhood. I've always been involved with the arts, and in university pursued a BFA in Theatre with a minor in Film and TV from NYU Tisch, graduating in 2023.
My journey in childcare started 6 years ago as a summer camp counselor at Curious Jane camp. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with families throughout NYC, caring for children from infants to middle schoolers. My most recent full-time roles primarily involved looking after elementary school-aged brothers. For instance, during the pandemic in 2021, I supported a family in Carroll Gardens by managing an online school and organizing outdoor activities for two boys. In this role, I gained experience working with a child on the ADHD spectrum! Most recently, from September 2023 to June 2024, I worked with another family with two boys, managing school pick-ups, coordinating afterschool activities, preparing meals, assisting with homework, and handling bedtime routines.
Outside of babysitting, my passion for the arts and acting drives my creativity and enhances my connection with children. I believe that engaging with kids through imaginative play and creative activities is crucial for their development and happiness. I work hard to plan auditions and performances around my nannying schedule whenever possible. While I do ask for some (occasional and rare) flexibility from the family’s end, I also offer flexibility on my end with the schedule as well. For example, I try to manipulate my schedule around your needs if something comes up unexpectedly (like a child being ill or a last-minute concert the parents just have to see!). In some cases, I’m happy to work weekends as well.
Additionally, I am dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of raising children in NYC, offering insights into schools and activities. As a devoted animal lover with experience in dog walking and care, I can also provide additional support for families with pets.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Infants
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Multiples
- Special Needs
In 5 years, I hope to be...
acting full-time, running my own children's theater camp, or both.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
I love leading by example and letting kids garner interest on their own. For example, in my most recent role, when two brothers were playing on the playground, I'd whip out a sketchbook and draw. They would come up to me with their friends to see what I was doing, and thus I allowed them to be curious about the arts without forcing it onto them (After a while, the kids would always say "why are all babysitters good at drawing?!" lol!). The younger brother as a result became very interested in sketching, and I gifted him a sketch set for his birthday. We often play "the drawing game" where we each add a new thing to a drawing, and then pass it back and forth. I also love throwing dance parties with fun lights and doing the cha-cha slide with kids! Other than that, I'm a big fan of board games and imaginative play with dolls, stuffies, or Playmobil playsets.