Kali B.
Education
Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Art,
B.A. in Contemporary Music
Professional Childcare Experience
Summer Camp Teaching Assistant
Topanga, CA, 06/12 - Present
Children, ages 3-7
Group Leader (Camp Counselor)
Topanga, CA, 06/15 - Present
Children, age 10
Part-time Babysitter
Topanga, CA, 05/11 - Present
One girl, age 1-5
Group Leader
Topanga, CA, 06/11 - 07/14
Children, ages 7-9
Other Experience
Sales Associate
Venice, CA, 06/15 - 06/15
About me
I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to fifth graders, in both academic and play environments. I am a firm believer in the power of clear, non-judgmental boundaries with children. I set clear rules about respect and safety, as I find setting these limits early allows even more space for creativity and trust. I like to treat children as peers, knowing that I am the responsible party, but giving them opportunities to explore their own abilities and leaving them space to explore their minds and interests more independently. I encourage communicating on a level field as it opens up the conversation and nurtures mutual respect between the children and I. Communication is key for me, and I love to engage in active, creative discussion with children, whether it be making up a story together, discussing a day at school, or talking through a incident with a friend or sibling.
I grew up in a tight-knit family that loves to cook, eat, and talk together. I am a pescetarian and have been for 12 years but my interest in food, cooking, baking, and eating often stretches beyond this dietary choice. My sister, whom I share a close bond with, is a professional cook, and lives and works in New York. Though I am an avid cook and baker, this is a passion she possesses even more so than myself. My passion, aside from children and education is in music. Listening to, writing, and recording music is my main creative outlet, and a skill I find great joy in sharing with children.
I have professional child care experience with...
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- School-aged (K-5)
- Multiples
In 5 years, I hope to be...
Working full time as an elementary school educator, married and a parent.
Activities & skills I love to teach & share with children...
I love to engage in musical play with children. I play ukulele and sing and find that children love to engage with the instrument, wanting to learn chords or just explore freely. I also love outdoor play, working in a garden together or just spending time in nature. Finally, I find cooking and baking with children to be very rewarding for both the eaters and the cooks.