I have been babysitting for over 25 years and it is my favorite way to work with kids. Unless a parent has asked for specific activities (such as piano practice or time outside), I allow kids to direct play and projects, all the while facilitating conversations and experiences that teach social-emotional and executive skills. We explore New York, make everything from stuffed animals to boardgames, write stories, play games, build forts, and learn new things. Every experience is an opportunity to learn: when making crafts we learn about persistence and healthy responses to mistakes, when playing pretend we learn about empathy and consequences, and on the subway we learn about alertness and sharing spaces.
As an expert of arts and crafts, I am well equipped to bring any child’s imaginings to fruition. I have a “Miss Birdy Bag” full of fun materials that comes with a flat fee of $10. We make toys, jewelry, Halloween costumes, gifts, and much more. I also specialize in homework help, easy bedtimes, and sibling dynamics.
Rates
| # of Kids | Weekdays | Weekends (starting Fridays at 5pm) |
| 1 | $36/hr | $40/hr |
| 2 | $40/hr | $44/hr |
| 3 | $44/hr | $48/hr |
*** $100 minimum per day ($120 on weekends) ***
Popular Activities
- Sewing stuffed animals
- Making dollhouses
- Making costumes
- Face painting
- Building forts
- Writing stories
- Baking/cooking (that’s a Minecraft cake)
- Making gifts
- Giant bubbles
I should also mention that I am an expert in smooth bedtimes.
Experience & Education:
- Babysitting since 2002
- Teaching since 2009
- Certified in TEFL and TESOL
- Two years assistant teaching at Hunter Elementary.
- Eight years attending Hunter Elementary (foundation for divergent thinking skills).
- Six years attending Hunter High School (foundation for writing skills).
- Studied Education at Barnard College (Columbia University), and at SUNY New Paltz with a concentration in Math.
- Volunteered at Hogar de Vida, an orphanage in Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Link to my full CV