About Elaine

Hi there! My name is Lainey I love children and they bring me great joy. They are like my daily dose of sunshine! Fur babies, too. I have been a -Elementary Teacher 1-3 (13 years) - Special Education Teacher (K-5 self contained) (3 years) -Community Mental Health Respite Paraprofessional -Long Term Substitute - Hearing Impaired Teacher - Nanny of up to 5 kids, toddler twins and infants included plus many with neurodivergent disorders (ASD, ODD, ADHD) and health impairments (14 + years) - Playground Supervisor and Rec Rangers Supervisor -Babysitter -Elderly Companion/Caregiver -Adult with ASD and Cognitively Impaired Consistent Nurturing Intuitive Punctual Fun Positive Organized Communicative I excel at redirection and distraction. I believe in upbeat, positive and kind communication to build self esteem and increase confidence and increase responsible, kind behaviors. I first teach through boundary setting and model what is needed from your little(s) first.