Find an after school nanny in Portland, OR

Hi there! I'm a former elementary school teacher with a degree in Education and years of experience supporting children's growth both in and out of the classroom. I've worked with kids of all ages - from infants discovering the world for the first time to confident upper-elementary students developing independence and emotional awareness. Teaching gave me a deep understanding of child development, learning styles, and the power of connection, and those same values guide the way I care for children today. As both an educator and a mom, I know how much trust it takes to invite someone into your child's world. I bring calm, consistency, and creativity to every environment I'm in. I love planning activities that are meaningful and engaging - story time, nature walks, hands-on crafts, science experiments, or just baking something fun together. My approach is centered on nurturing curiosity, confidence, and kindness in every child I meet. Families describe me as reliable, intuitive, and warm-hearted. I balance structure and play, making sure children feel safe, heard, and happy while parents can fully relax knowing their little ones are in capable hands. Whether it's school pick-ups, bedtime routines, or full creative play days, I treat every child with the same care and respect I give my own daughter. Caring for kids isn't just something I do - it's truly what I love.

I was a nanny of 5 years with a family watching 4 kids. My tasks was to meal prep do over night watch house sitting take care of the kids during summer hrs and evening hrs. Once summer was over it went back to evening hrs from 3:30 to 7 at nigh. I had just moved to Washington state looking for another opportunity to help families.

I been babysitting/ pet sitting since I was 16. I’ve worked for families all over Corvallis and Portland (my kids are now in college). I have experience with infants under 1 and up. I speak Spanish and some Portuguese. In a past life I was an art teacher and a 4H-Latino Summer Camp Counselor volunteer for middle school. I am responsible, a non drinker/smoker and live in the St. John’s neighborhood.

I developed strong childcare skills from a young age. When I was eight, my aunt had her first child, and because I lived with her, I helped care for them. Over the following years, she had two more children, giving me valuable hands-on experience with children of different ages. My family quickly came to trust me as their go-to babysitter because of how naturally I connect with kids. Later on, I babysat my two younger siblings. I’m patient, gentle, caring, respectful, easygoing, and positive, and I adapt my caregiving style to each child’s unique needs while creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment. I can prepare basic meals, help with household chores, and learn new routines or recipes if needed. I value open communication and kindly ask families to share any important expectations or instructions so I can provide the best care possible.

Hi! My name is Monika. I am currently 25 years old. I am currently a Pediatric Nurse. I am CPR/AED & PALS certified. I have been working with kids since the age of 12 as I began to care for my siblings, cousins, and the children of many family friends. I have experience as a nanny taking care of infants and older children up to 13 years old. I am someone who is able to keep up with the energy and excitement young children have. I am someone who is kind, loving, patient, attentive, and is willing to be as goofy as needed in order to make the kids I care for feel comfortable and safe. I have experience in tutoring at an elementary level and middle school level in Spanish, language arts (writing & reading), science, social studies, and elementary math. A lot of my time has been spent volunteering at elementary and middle schools in helping children strengthen their academic skills. In my free time, I love cooking, painting, hiking, and hanging out with my golden-doodle Bruno. I am a native Spanish speaker but I am fluent in English. I am COVID vaccinated and boosted :) Hope to hear from you soon to get to know each other further!