I started babysitting when I was 12 and have continued to throughout my life. I’m a 50 year old mother of two boys, 22 and 20 and we had a dog and multiple cats along the way. I worked at gym daycares when the kids were little as well as traded babysitting with friends with kids. I myself was raised with a younger sister and many animals including a pony, dogs, cats, fish, birds, a bunny, turtles and rats. I spent my summers at our families ranch in Northern California which has horses, cows, dogs, cats, peacocks, turkeys and pheasants. All in all I’ve had the joy of enjoying and taking care of many children and animals through the years and look forward to doing the same with yours.

Hello, My name is Shelby and my passion and purpose is supporting children of all ages and abilities. I am a mother, wife, Education Specialist, special education advocate, and former behavior specialist. I have previously taught general education 2nd- 5th grade, life skills, an extensive support needs class, and mild/moderate special education within the public school sector. As a former Behavior specialist of 6 years, I have experience working with children of different ages, abilities, and special needs. I currently hold 3 CA teaching credentials-a multi-subject credential (K-6) , a mild/ moderate special education credential, and an extensive support needs credential. A bit about me: I absolutely LOVE being a mother and watching my daughter grow 🌱.I enjoy cooking, traveling, teaching, advocating, and spending time with my family. Fun fact: I hold an MA in Special Education 🧩 As a caretaker and educator, I strive to create a safe, engaging, and positive experience for children by getting to know each child and their individual needs/ interests. I also enjoy providing engaging age-appropriate activities for children. Everything from sensory bins, balloon animals, watercolors, bubbles, and board games! My availability best suits families in need of childcare on the weekends, in the evening, occasional date nights, special education advocacy specializing in IEP’s, and play-based social opportunities for our little ones to socialize (29 months). Please feel free to set up an interview, check my availability, or inquire about specific dates for an upcoming event. Best, Shelby

Hello! It’s great to meet you ! I work as a substitute teacher during the school year but am looking for part time jobs during the summer season. I teach Kindergarten through twelfth grade and am very familiar and comfortable with that wide age range! Besides that, I have also worked in other school districts as an after school leader, where I was used to working one on one with students as well as leading large groups of kiddos as well. I have also nannied for a family with two babies, ages 2 1/2 and 9 months until I started working as a permanent substitute. I find kids’ energetic and kind personalities a joy to be around and I overall love working with kids for those reasons! I have a clean driving record and happily offer pickup and drop off from school if needed! I can offer school related assistance including homework help, arts and crafts, light tidying around the household, and anything else that I may be of help in. My priority is always to ensure that this is a great experience for both the family and children, as for me as a caretaker! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I will be more than happy to answer them! I am excited to meet you and potentially work with your family and little ones! I am fully vaccinated as well as have all of the boosters and am CPR Certified for all ages.