Caitlin M.

Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am originally from Ithaca, NY where I grew up exploring gorges (what we are best known for), swimming in waterfalls, and wandering the woods. My love of the natural world has only increased since moving to NYC in 2017 to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Directing from Marymount Manhattan College. I am looking forward to graduating in May of 2021 and hope to make the best of what will likely be an unusual senior year.

My career in childcare began the moment my younger cousin was born. Only twelve years old at the time I knew then that caring for others was a part of my calling. I spent much of my own adolescent years as a mentor for younger students in both official and unofficial capacities.This propelled me into the role of a teacher at a young age and I have worked to hone those skills ever since.

I recently obtained my CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Health Care Academy and have attended many safety training sessions in my time as a summer camp counselor. For two summers I have served as a Drama Specialist, creating skits and teaching theatre games to elementary aged children.

As a babysitter in NYC I have become very familiar with school drop offs and pickups. This has been a huge part of my two most recent positions in addition to arranging playdates, making snacks, ensuring homework completion and of course, reading lots of books at bedtimes.

In my time as a church classroom leader, and as an older sibling, I have been expected to change diapers, warm bottles, calm crying toddlers and infants and learn to most effectively interpret the needs of those who cannot talk. These experiences allow me to approach early childhood care with a level head knowing that early years pose a different set of challenges that are best met with care, attention, and a willingness to grow as they do .

I am currently working toward my Teaching Assistant Certification with the hope of eventually pursuing additional training in Early Childhood Education.

Languages spoken: English.

Additional services: Meal preparation, Laundry, Light housekeeping, Swimming supervision, Crafts, Potty training, and Travel with family.

Rate: $15/hour – $40/hour

Child Ages:

3 weeks - 9 years

Smoker:

No

Years of Experience:

5 years

CPR Certified:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Early morning: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Late morning: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Early afternoon: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Late afternoon: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Early evening: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Late evening: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Overnight: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.