I gained my first real experience working with children & their families while I was teaching ballet to school age children. From my time as a dance teacher I became a preschool teacher at the Mcchord AFB child development center & was given a full FBI clearance there. I really learned a lot about lesson planning, curriculum that is developmentally appropriate & challenging in a healthy way. I moved on to become a nanny after 4 years at the child development center. The first family I cared for was a family of 4 children ages 3-16yrs. This was a live in full time position. I got the children off to school in the mornings, cared for the 3yrold during the day, with outings, classes, crafts & potty training. I not only cared for the children but also became sort of a personal assistant/home manager. Everyday was different, which I welcomed. During the day while the children were in school I would plan activities, schedule play dates, cook, meal prep, groceries, errands, laundry, tidy the house & pretty much whatever would help out most that particular day. I stayed with this family for a lilttle over a year. my next family was a family of 2 boys ages 1-3. I was hired on as a live in fulltime nanny while mom was on bed rest expecting their 3rd child. Through this experience I helped out not only caring for the children but also helping out mom with anything I could be helpful with. When the baby was born I began caring for her immediately & became very comfortable with infants & newborns. I feel like I really have a natural knack for knowing what they need & providing that for them. While the baby grew I had her monitor in my room across from the nursery at night time & we would take turns taking night shift:) I stayed with this family for nearly 3 years. After my last live in position I became a part time live out nanny in seattle. I worked for 2 families who lived on the same street. It was sort of a nanny share between theire families. The first family had 2 children ages 2-4 & 1 on the way. The second family had 2 children ages 2-5. With these families I would have play dates with the children but also have days designated for special time just with those children on their own. I continued in this position for a little over a year until I found the perfect full time family. I began this full time live out position for a family of 1 child age 2. During my time with this family I not only cared for their child but also cared for their home & tried to make the household run smoothly by running errands, getting groceries, planning meals, cleaning & potty training. I worked with this family for 1 year & at the time decided not to renew my contract. I have been since then working on a childrens clothing line. My love of dance, children & fashion has come complete circle in this venture but it isn't exactly financially cutting it:) so, I am currently looking for the perfect family to assist with my certain set of helpful skills.

I have been babysitting for about 4 years now. I also have worked at a summer camp as a counselor and as a counselor for Spring break Camps. I love working with kids and I've also volunteered in childcare at my church.

I have experience as a youth mentor and leader for 4+ years in a community youth group and experience caring for infants, toddlers and young children through years or babysitting as a young adult and watching on as my mother owned a daycare in my childhood home for almost ten years.