Dionna E.
Education
Temple University,
B.A. in Theater- Musical Theater Concentration
Professional Childcare Experience
Temp Babysitter (After School/Date Night)
New York, NEW YORK, 03/19 - Present
One girl, age 9, one boy, age 6
Temp Babysitter (Full Days)
Hoboken, NJ, 06/18 - 08/18
Boy, 3
After-School Babysitter/Date Night Babysitter
New York, NEW YORK, 10/15 - 12/17
Two Girls, Ages 5 and 1
Occasional Babysitter
Matamoras, PA, 12/13 - 09/14
One boy, 6 and One girl, 11
After-School Babysitter/ Date Night Babysitter
Philadelphia, PA, 04/15 - 08/14
Two girls, ages 9 and 11
Part-time Babysitter
Philadelphia, PA, 02/14 - 07/14
One girl, age 6
Camp Counselor
Greeley, PA, 05/11 - 08/11
Girls, age 10
Other Experience
Brand Ambassador- Health Food Brand
New York, NEW YORK, 02/17 - 03/20
Dessert Tour Guide
New York, New York, 01/17 - 10/19
Administrative Assistant
Philadelphia, PA, 10/12 - 05/14
Teaching Artist
Philadelphia, PA, 06/13 - 03/14
Chocolate Tour Guide
Philadelphia, PA, 12/12 - 03/13
Teaching Artist and RA
Chicago, IL, 06/12 - 08/12
About me
I have been caring for children ever since my younger sister was born. As the oldest of three, I've always taken pride in helping my siblings learn and grow. As a kiddo, I was very social and loved playdates. I enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing pretend, which is what I still do today as an actor! I went to Temple University to study theater where I graduated with honors and, while pursuing my degree, I worked with multiple camps and theater companies as a teaching artist. Since then, I have been working in NYC and regionally as a performer. Caring for children reminds me of why I do theater -- kids are the best storytellers in the world and their creativity is absolutely infectious. As an artist, I find nothing more inspiring than caring, mentoring, and teaching children.
Over the years, I have worked with many families in Philadelphia and NYC. I have worked mostly for families with siblings so I feel comfortable juggling more than one child at once. I have been primarily an after school sitter, though I also have experience with date night sitting and even overnights. For one Smartsitting family, I started when their girls were 6 and 1 and ended when they were about 8 and 3. I mostly worked with the 6 year old, and did after school pickup, homework help, shuttling to activities, meal prep, and bedtime routine. I use many of my skills from acting in my babysitting. I am very flexible and can often problem solve very well while under pressure -- improvisation is key!
I'm a unique sitter because I believe that finding creativity within discipline is the best child care philosophy. I provide children with a safe, exciting environment where they feel free to explore their creativity with ample encouragement. My energy, endurance, and flexibility have shaped and enhanced my abilities as a babysitter.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Preteen
- Teenagers
- Multiples
In 5 years, I hope to be...
Opening up my life coaching business for actors and pursuing acting more full-time.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
I love sharing my passion for "playing pretend" with children! I love engaging them with creative games that use their imaginations! I enjoy reading and like engaging kids with books and stories. I love taking walks and being outdoors so I would share that as well. Another thing I love to teach is cooking! I think it's great when kids can get involved in the kitchen.