
"Savannah was very sweet playing with our infant. He was very happy taking a bottle from her, going on a walk, and reading a book."
Talia L., parent

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Hello, my name is Kathryn! I'm a Mental Health Counselor at an elementary school in Oakland where I provide trauma-focused therapy. I completed my Master of Social Work at NYU in 2022, and prior to grad school, I was a kindergarten teacher for 7 years. I love exploring and learning with kids, and my teaching experience was focused on combining social and emotional wellness with project-based, exploratory learning. I am patient and love having fun with kids, but am also confident in setting clear boundaries and expectations that ensure safety and comfort are always the top priorities. I've worked extensively with children and adults with special needs as well, and am comfortable communicating in various ways to suit individual styles and abilities. I play the harp in my free time and am passionate about fostering creativity through music and art with young children. I also love being outdoors and led a nature club at school for a number of years, so I'm always looking for opportunities for kids to be scientists and learn from the world around them.
Hi there, I am a Bay Area native with over 10 years of experience in child care. I have a background in Creative Arts and Hospitality. I am bi-lingual (Japanese/English). I have been a proud nanny to many children here in the Bay Area, and it still is such a privilege to watch these kids grow and make their way in the world. I started babysitting the neighbors kids when I was young and eventually started teaching English in Japan after high school. I’ve helped raise my 16 year old brother since birth and feel comfortable with all ages. I am willing to do house-work, meal preparation and planning, animal care and house sitting. I have experience with Grade/Montessori school activities and hope to provide an environment where the kids feel comfortable to be themselves, learn, create, and have fun! In my free time, I am learning about business administration and working on starting my first Japanese comfort food business! I look forward to meeting you and the family!
Hello! My name is Jade. I am 25 years old and currently completing my bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science at UC Berkeley, with plans to pursue a PhD. While I’m new to the UrbanSitter platform, I bring extensive experience working with children across various age groups and needs, including roles as a: - Group Counselor at Roughing It Day Camp in Lafayette - Preschool Teacher at Mission Montessori in San Francisco - Certified ABA Therapist for a neurodivergent young adult Certifications & Logistics: - CPR/AED Certified (Infants & Children) - Advanced Infant & Childcare Training Certified - Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record My Babysitting Style: While I am comfortable with movies or occasional screen time, I am very intentional when it comes to tech use and am a big proponent of tech-free play and outdoor play. I love arts and crafts and using the imagination to explore! :) Whether you need a last minute babysitter or to plan something in advance, I would be happy to help and promise that your little one will be well taken care of!
Hello 👋🏾 My name is Olivia. I’m 26 years old and im a student at Laney College planning to get my degree in physical education. I have been working with children between the ages of 2months to 13 years of age for about 10 years and I love it! I am currently employed at the Downtown Oakland YMCA as a childcare provider as well as A para educator for OUSD. Hopefully I can be a great fit for you and your family.
“She was amazing and flexible. The kids loved her.”
I just graduated from school with my Doctorate in Occupational therapy and am looking for extra babysitting to help with paying off my student loans. I work in early childhood mental health and school-based OT. I got my undergraduate degree from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon, with a major in Theater, emphasis in set construction. I also have a minor in Early Childhood Development. Before COVID I worked at Cal Shakespeare in Berkeley/Orinda. I have been working with children for the past 18 years as a date night sitter, a nanny, a childcare worker, and a preschool teacher. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR certified, and I recently just refreshed my certification. I love working with all types of children. I love to play games (inside and outside), watch movies, build forts, and I especially love arts and crafts with the kiddos.
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"Savannah was very sweet playing with our infant. He was very happy taking a bottle from her, going on a walk, and reading a book."
Talia L., parent

"Leanna was very sweet and good with our daughter. She played with her, changed her diaper, fed her and all the good things that a newborn needs."
Rachel M., parent

"Was our first time leaving our newborn with a sitter. Emily's calm demeanor put us at ease when we left, and she was great about sending us updates."
Andrea Z., parent

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