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Westbrook, CT 06498
from $25 per hour
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About Katie
Experience: 10 yrs
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways. After receiving my BA from College of Charleston, I moved to sunny Santa Barbara, CA where I was a teacher in a Reggio Inspired program. I went on to become a program manager for a non profit supporting children with special needs as well as a play therapist for children with autism. I opened a yoga for kids business (Peanut Butter and Yoga)-certified in yoga for kids and adults. I have taught in various preschools and earned my Master's in Early Childhood Education from UC Denver.
Reviews
Kate V.
Reviewed on 4/12/2018
Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to and guided in their decision-making and actions. I know Katie from when she worked at my daughter's preschool. She is also a gifted writer and photographer which is to say that she knows how to recognize beauty in the world around her and process it thoughtfully.
Services
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs
Willing to care for up to 4 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25-26/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$26/hr
2 children
$30/hr
3 children
$32/hr
4 children
$35/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Companion care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Qualifications
Education
University of Colorado - Denver
Graduate degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Special needs care
Other Qualifications & Credentials
-Certified Yoga for Kids Teacher -Mentored in non violent communication with children -Certified in advocacy in the IFSP and IEP process.
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
Contact Katie to check their availability
mon
7:00 AM–12:00 PM
wed
4:00 PM–10:00 PM
fri
7:30 AM–12:30 PM
sat
8:00 AM–11:00 PM
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