I am a dual U.S.-EU citizen (born in Germany and raised in Chicago), went to university in the UK, and have lived, worked, and traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. After working at a non-profit in Washington, D.C. for 2 years, I am looking for a temporary (1-7 month) full- or part-time au pair/nanny/babysitter/tutor position before I begin law school in fall 2020. I am equally excited about opportunities in the U.S. and abroad, and prioritize finding a "best fit" family to contribute to, learn from, and grow with over the next months!

I am an experienced nanny, baby-sitter, camp counselor, after school tutor, and daycare center/enrichment program volunteer. I am the oldest of four (my childcare experience began early :) ), and have taken care of all kinds of kids - from newborns to teenagers, only children to sibling groups, gifted children and children with special needs. I support creative, child-directed play: making up new games or sports, thinking of cool craft ideas or science experiments, going on walks/hikes and "treasure hunts" outside, taking field trips to playgrounds, museums, libraries, and more. I highly value academic education and have tutored elementary schoolers through high school sophomores in reading, writing, and math. More importantly, however, I believe in a balance between structured and unstructured time for kids (across studying, sports, hobbies, etc.) - I encourage the development of resilience and individual identity through a consistent, nurturing, and light-handed touch.

I am extremely responsible and adaptable to all sorts of dynamics. Whether answering infinite "why" questions, cleaning scrapes and drying tears, encouraging bites of new foods, or negotiating the number of bedtime stories, I am energetic yet patient, and very even-keeled - kids are kids, and every situation can be a learning opportunity (for all involved!). I'm ready to start a new adventure, and hope to join your family soon!