About me

I grew up in upstate New York and received my degree in Neuroscience from NYU with minors in Psychology and Documentary Film. I now work as an independent producer overseeing the development of immersive installations and experimental non-fiction stories. I am inspired by the stories I get to tell and the artists I collaborate with. As a neuroscience student, storytelling and how it helps us understand the world, was my top interest. As a babysitter I have kept this value in mind, creating experiences that are engaging for the kids I work with.
For every kid I have looked after, I supplement scheduled activities and school with fun and interesting projects and games. My experience with younger children has given me expertise in “playing pretend,” children's books, and making up silly songs. In a previous nanny position I cared for a just-turned two-year-old. I arrived every morning before his parents went to work. When he woke up, I was there for us to start the day together. First, we read quietly before picking out an outfit for the day. Making breakfast was our favorite activity, my young friend was an excellent sous chef. He stirred the eggs and picked all the leaves from the strawberries. Before his full-time nanny arrived, we raced cars or danced to his favorite songs. With older kids I’ve cared for, I typically let them drive our time and have learned a lot from them, from 3D graphic design, gardening, robotics, and one of my now favorite games – freeze dance. As a part-time sitter to a family with three kids, I helped mom juggle after school schedules, playdates, homework, appointments and bedtime. It was a joy to stay in touch with the family and watch the kids grow from 2, 4 and 6 to 6, 8 and 10.
In communicating with parents I am able to get a sense of and follow house expectations, upholding bedtimes, TV time, dietary restrictions, communication expectations (certain words we don’t use, politeness etc.). I’m big on cooking and as a caregiver I have regularly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner. Getting to know each of the kids I have cared for has always brought something positive to my life and I always strive to do the same for them.