Some of Our Caregivers...

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style="font-size:14px;line-height:17px;">Sabrina
Sabrina has over seven years of experience working with children in various environments
including as a babysitter, piano teacher and teaching literacy to at risk youth. Her references
describe her as "tender and caring", "hands on", "thoughtful and intelligent", "professional, honest
and trustworthy". Sabrina is CPR/First Aid Certified and in addition to her childcare experience
has a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Liz
Liz has eight years of experience as a childcare provider. She is both warm and playful as well
as excellent at guiding children through difficult situations like challenges with homework. Her
references describe her as "absolutely the best, we are sad that she has moved away. Our kids
still ask about her constantly!" and "one of the best babysitters we've ever had. She was always
the preferred babysitter for both us and our children." In addition to her childcare experience Liz
works as an actress, recently finishing a run with a regional Shakespeare company.
Julita
Julita has over 10 years experience as a caregiver and has work with children from infancy on
up. Her references describe her as competent in every way from her timeliness to decision
making ability. One current employer says "Caring for 2 kids with very different needs is not for
the faint-hearted. Julita has the mental/emotional stamina to respond to both of my kids at the same
time, even when their needs may be contradictory" and another "Throughout her time with us,
Julita has consistently been a loving, attentive, and responsible caregiver. Highly responsive to
our daughter’s developmental stages,Julita has shown the same amount of care and
responsiveness to young babies as well as inquisitive toddlers."
Kate
Kate has been a caregiver for over 10 years. She has experience with infants, toddlers, school
aged children as well as special needs and twins. Her references are fabulous and past
employers have said "Kate is always on time, cheerful and ready to engage Mabel with books,
play and other enriching activities" and "I feel confident knowing that [my children] are being cared
for by such a responsible and compassionate person". In addition to her work as a caregiver,
Kate is also pursing an acting career. She is fluent in French and is CPR/First Aid Certified.
Sara
Sara has over four years of childcare experience in various capacities. She has worked as an
art teacher, babysitter and a volunteer at an orphanage in Mexico. Sara's past employers
describe her as "sweet and caring" and someone who "connects with kids by really getting to
know them". She enjoys creative projects, reading and outdoor activities. In addition to her
childcare experience, Sara has a degree in Studio Art and Cinema Studies from Oberlin College
where she graduated with High Honors and she speaks conversational Spanish.
Gillian
Gillian is the mother of 7 children, so she knows firsthand what childcare is all about. But, it
doesn't stop there: Gillian comes to Now Nanny with over 13 years experience in professional
childcare with children ranging from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. In addition to her work as a
nanny, Gillian founded Full Circle Daycare, which she ran for 9 years. She is CPR/First Aid
Certified and has extensive Early Childhood Education experience.
Takiyah
Takiyah is a recent graduate from Fordham University School of Law, as well as a graduate of
Duke University's Trinity College. She has over 4 years of childcare experience with children
ranging from 2 to 12 years old as a babysitter, tutor, and camp counselor. Takiyah has a passion
for performing arts and reading. She loves to engage kids in educational activities that encourage
positive self-expression.
Lauren
Lauren has been a caregiver for over 10 years in a variety of capacities as a tutor, nanny,
teacher and more. She has ample experience with toddlers, teenagers and all age groups in
between. Earning an MFA in Directing from Harvard University's American Repertory Theatre,
Lauren loves to pair her passion for the arts and childcare in whatever position she holds. For
example, she has served as Arts Coordinator at Brooklyn Montessori School for four years
where she worked as an elementary and drama teacher.
Genetha
Genetha comes with over 20 years of childcare experience, particularly with newborns, infants,
toddlers and children up to 4 years old. The families she has worked with describe her with great
joy. One mother said Genetha "was very sincere about what she did and was never late or
absent in 4 years". Another father gushed, "[She] was very warm and made it so that we were
one big happy family." More than being a full time nanny, Genetha also served as an Infant
Teacher for 2 years at The Sunshine House, a nationally accredited educational childcare facility.
There she was responsible for the well-being and positive engagement of 4 infants at a time.
Even with all of her experience, Genetha believes that the greatest gift she brings to a family is
her sincere joy for what she does.
Stephanie
Stephanie comes to us with full and diverse experiences in childcare, beginning with her role as
the second of eight siblings. As if that were not enough, Stephanie has spent the past three
years in a variety of professional childcare positions as a: Manager of the Australian Girls Choir;
Manager of Aus Girls Dance; Childworker in a preschool, as well as an after school program;
Nanny to an internationally traveling family and a host and entertainer for children's parties. Her
references describe her as a fun and dedicated person who is "extremely punctual" and "very
accomplished at singing and performing, which she tends to include in a lot of her involvement
with the children".
Elizabeth
Elizabeth has been a caregiver for 26 years and has been working with her current employer for
17 years. She has experience with newborns and twins.
Eve
Eve has been a caregiver for over 12 years. She has experience with newborns and infants
and children with special needs. She also has 3 children of her own and worked as a Certified
Home Health Aide. She has excellent references. She is described as very honest and
trustworthy. Once reference said that “you couldn't find a better person”. Eve is able to handle
the demands of running a home and has worked with past clients doing tasks such as grocery
shopping, bill payments, cooking etc.
Nardia
Nardia has over 5 years of childcare experience working with newborns, infants, school aged
children, as well as multiple children at once. She is consistently described by her references as
a "patient and energetic" caregivers who loves to play and as able to work with a variety of
personalities. Called "a real jewel", Nardia has experience teaching within informal settings and
providing homework help. She currently works at Merrill Lynch, but is available to work on
weeknights and weekends.
Desma
Desma has been a caregiver for over 2 years. She has experience working with
newborns/infants, twins, and children with special needs. She is very active and loves
spending time with kids outdoors. She has worked in both live in and live out situations. Her
past employers say their kids "adore her" and "she helped our household run beautifully". In
addition to childcare, Desma has done housework and cooks amazing meals.
Agnes
Agnes has been a caregiver for over 7 years. She has experience with newborns/infants,
toddlers and school aged children. Agnes is described as upbeat and fun loving as well as
patient and responsible. She has done housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation. A past
employer says, "anyone who hires Agnes is very fortunate! She has really become one of the
family."
Leandre
Leandre has been a caregiver for 9 years. She has experience with newborns/infants, toddlers
and twins. Leandre comes to us with glowing references. She is punctual, reliable, and in tune
with the needs of kids. Past employers say "she's awesome" and "you couldn't find a better
nanny". In addition to her childcare experience, Leandre is First Aid/CPR Certified, an EMT and a
Certified Medical Assistant.
Carla
Carla has been a caregiver for 6 years and is experienced with infants, newborns, adolescents
and twins. In addition, Carla is a certified Domestic Violence Counselor for Children. Carla's past
employers have been delighted by her "calender of events" that she would set up with the
children as well her tutoring in penmanship and encouragement in creative writing and art. In the
past, she has handled drop offs and pick ups, cooking, and light cleaning. Carla is First AID/ CPR
certified.
Brenda
Brenda has been a caregiver for 5 years. She has experience with newborns and infants. A past
employer stated that “health, safety, cleanliness and happiness are primary factors in our home
and Brenda was able to meet the expectations and needs of both baby and parents.” She is also
described as trustworthy, courteous and honest. In addition to being CPR/ First Aid Certified,
Brenda is a certified Baby Nurse.
June
June has been a caregiver for 20 years and has experience with newborns and infants. For 15
years she remained the sole caregiver for a family of one child. They describe her as having
"good instincts, lovely and pleasant." In addition to childcare she would cook, do light household
work and accompany the parents to the child's check ups. June is available for travel as well as
overnight stays.
Sonette
Sonette has been a caregiver for 5 years and is experienced with newborns and infants. She
enjoys going to museums, the park and can read a great bedtime story. In the past, Sonette has
handled specific dietary needs of her employer's family. She comes highly recommended from a
family that needed to leave their child in Sonette’s care for one week. They described her
capabilities as “exceptional” during this difficult time.
Merlica
Merlica has been a caregiver for 7 years and has experience with newborns and infants. She
has the ability to balance household tasks with a fun and educational daily routine for the kids.
Merlica enjoys playing board games, puzzles and age appropriate art and craft projects. Past
employers describe her as "calm, patient, trustworthy" and "someone who has an amazing
connection with my kids and is equally understanding of my needs, always taking direction well".
Merlica is First Aid/CPR Certified.
Brittney
Brittney has over 4 years of childcare experience in various settings including as a babysitter,
camp counselor and through work in a children's playspace. References describe her as fun-
loving and enthusiastic, reliable and great at taking initiative. Brittney enjoys playing games,
reading books and doing creative art projects.
Sylvia
Sylvia has done childcare work for over 5 years. She has experience with 18 months and up,
twins and special needs kids. Sylvia is energetic, imaginative, conscientious and reliable. She's
excellent at creating games, reading books and doing outdoor activities. In addition to her
childcare experience, Sylvia has worked as a camp counselor, lifeguard and birthday party
hostess. She recently graduated from Oberlin College.