I have had the privilege of working as a dedicated nanny, providing exceptional care and support to children from various backgrounds. It has been incredibly rewarding to witness their growth and development, and I take pride in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for them. For three years, I had the wonderful opportunity to work as a toddler teacher at La Petite. This experience allowed me to contribute to the early education of young children and shape their journey in discovering the world around them. I gained valuable insights into child development, honed my classroom management skills, and developed engaging activities that helped foster their curiosity and imagination. During my two years as a tutor, I had the pleasure of assisting students in their academic journeys. By offering personalized instruction and guidance, I was able to help them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Adapting my teaching methods to cater to their individual learning styles was crucial in ensuring their success, and witnessing their progress was incredibly fulfilling. As a substitute teacher, I had the opportunity to step into various classrooms and adapt quickly to new environments. This role allowed me to gain versatility and resilience, managing different classroom dynamics and delivering lessons across various subjects. It was a dynamic and fast-paced experience that further sharpened my skills as an educator. Most recently, I spent two years as a kindergarten teacher, a role that brought me immense joy and fulfillment. Guiding young children through their first experiences in formal education was a privilege. I designed engaging lesson plans, fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment, and helped my students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Witnessing their growth and enthusiasm for learning was truly gratifying. Collectively, my seven years as a nanny, three years as a toddler teacher at La Petite, two years as a tutor, substitute teacher, and kindergarten teacher have shaped me into a passionate and versatile educator. My commitment to the well-being and development of children, along with my ability to create engaging and enriching experiences, make me confident in my skills and excited for future opportunities in the field.

Hi, my name is Stephanie and I'm the mom of 2 young adults and of Pretzel, our 2-year old rescue pup. I am offering child care, pet care and basic household tasks (i.e., cooking, laundry and light cleaning). My greatest passion is connecting with kids! I am the founder and director of Connect Us, a local nonprofit (www.connectusnow.org) whose camp, after-school and recess programs integrate children of all abilities and build social-emotional skills through collaborative play. For the past 18 years, I've had the privilege of engaging with hundreds of Connect Us kids ages 3-13, and I've learned a TON! Although Connect Us doesn't serve kids below age 3, I ADORE the little ones and throughout my life, have been the person who friends and family call upon to babysit their babies and toddlers. Due to federal funding cuts to nonprofits, Connect Us has been unable to obtain the funding it requires to continue our programs. We will be closing our doors after our final summer camp program in July. I not only bring your family many years of parenting and child development skills, I have a storage room full of play equipment, arts and crafts and games that I'm happy to share with your kiddos! I feel fortunate to have found Urbansitter to continue fulfilling my passion.