Dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caregiving, household management, and leadership. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for children of all ages while efficiently handling cooking, cleaning, and daily household operations. Previous management experience has honed my ability to lead teams, multitask, and provide excellent customer service. Passionate about continuous learning, exploring new places, and engaging in creative pursuits such as painting and drawing.

I absolutely love kids! I’m a mom of 4 and a former teacher, principal, and superintendent. Patience and compassion are my strengths, while still maintaining control through calm. I savor time spent with kids of all ages, with babies being the sweetest. I also enjoy spending time with and taking care of toddlers all the way to teenagers. Yes, I said teenagers! I have a way of connecting with them and building appropriate relationships. In addition to caring for kids, I can help with homework. My teaching experience is in middle and high school English Language Arts, Math, Biology, and Science. My tutoring experience is in all the age groups with an obvious focus on the areas I’ve taught. Other than the content, one of my strengths while teaching was in classroom management, because I have the ability to use expectations, logical consequences, and relationships to impact student behaviors. And one of the most effective and compassionate, yet effective ways of managing inappropriate behaviors is through using Restorative Practices. I have many years of experience addressing child behavior this way and helping people, both kids and adults through conflict using this approach.

Hi - My name is Julia and I'm a 56 year old grandma to 6 with my 7th on the way. I am offering child care, senior care, and house/animal sitting. I love being a caregiver and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I was 12 years old. I love to play games and the zoo. I also can run errands, house sit, and care for you animals. I have been a caretaker for many years. I am comfortable with senior care/companioncare. (I am also a great scrabble player!) I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. I worked in a nursing facility for almost 2 years. I then went on to the VA Medical Center where I worked for 18 years. I worked in the Primary Care Clinics. For the last 8 years I have been at a MAT Clinic working in addiction. I am not as fast as I used to be. I am wanting to just slow down and enjoy my family more.

I'm a mother who raised my son with gentle parenting rooted in child development. As a single mom, I co-raised children with a trusted group of single mothers. I've cared for nieces, nephews, and cousins my whole life. I've also been a professional housecleaner. I'm trauma-informed, certified in health coaching, and believe in meeting children, pets, and senior adults where they are with patience, creativity, and respect.