Karina P.

Education

CUNY Brooklyn College,
B.A. in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
B.A. in Linguistics

Professional Childcare Experience

Teacher
New York City, NY, 08/15 - Present
Children ages 2-5

Education Specialist
New York City, NY, 06/15 - Present
Children ages 6-13

Photography Teacher
New York City, NY, 09/15 - Present
Children ages 3-5

Babysitter
New York City, NY, 09/13 - Present
One boy age 7, and one girl age 4

Teacher
New York City, NY, 09/11 - 08/15
Children 6 months - age 4

Nanny
Jersey City, NJ, 09/14 - 06/15
Two boys, ages 1 and 4

Other Experience

Intern
Brooklyn, NY, 06/13 - 08/13

Bartender, Hostess, Waitress
New York City, NY, 11/08 - 08/11

About me

I am currently working as a Spanish co-teacher in a Montessori / IB preschool. I have worked with children for the last 5 years in a variety of settings, including school and home. My experience includes art class, date night, preschool, tutor, birthday parties, and working regularly with a family as their nanny. I have had the pleasure of working with and caring for children ages 6 months - 12 years, both boys and girls. I graduated from Brooklyn College cum laude with a degree in speech language pathology and audiology as well as linguistics. Aside from my academic training I am also CPR and First Aid certified.

I would say people find me to be a fun, energetic, patient, and creative instructor. Working with children is truly special and a wonderfully happy “job” to have. I have chosen this field because I genuinely enjoy collaborating with young minds as well as being influenced by the perspective they take on life. I find it incredibly inspiring to observe children experience new things while they develop on others.


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)
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    Twins
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    Multiples
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    Special Needs

In 5 years, I hope to be...

Living in Costa Rica and working in a school to help children better express themselves and their needs.

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

I love arts and crafts and am always looking for new projects on Pinterest. I also enjoy more simple time when discoveries are made from exploration and adventure.