About Alina

I have 25+ years of experience as a toddler, preschool and PreK teacher. I also have over 10 years as a nanny and working with infants. I am a doctoral candidate in a Philosophy of Ed specializing in Early Childhood Education with a focus on special needs and mental health. I hold BA in ECE and infant studies and MA in Educational Psychology. My interests are in child development research and studies. I am passionate about play-based education, art-making for academic learning, music, SEL and project-based learning. I am versed in many approaches to teaching and support for infants, toddlers & school-age children. My minimum is $20/hr for standard babysitting and childcare positions for 1 child. Childcare includes light household duties that directly connect to caring for children, organizing children's laundry, meal prep for the children, and sanitation of bottles, toys, and all workspaces. Note: I do not drive children; work hours are flexible.