About Ashley

I've been baby sitting on and off since I was 13 years old, taking care of mostly 2-8-year-olds. I worked at summer camps as a paid camp counselor for 8+ summers, three summers at the Maritime Education network, in Old Saybrook, and then 5 more summers, I spent happily at Camp Hazen YMCA, in Chester CT, from which I have received a lot of training and experience working with a wide range of children and teens, from ages 5-16 years, in various situations and engaging with kids to participate in all the different fun activities camp has to offer. I work well with kids because of my high energy level and enthusiasm and kids love it! I also have 4-5 years or teaching experience in schools as a substitute, lead teacher and floating teacher at daycares most recently. As for dogs, I've had two dogs of my own since I was 8 years old and I love all animals -especially dogs! I've been housesitting and dog sitting since 2020 for my family friends who trust me every time they go away for vacation!