I’m an experienced, heart-centered caregiver and educator originally from Canada. I hold a degree in Psychology and have over 10 years of hands-on experience working with children in both traditional and alternative education settings. I’ve supported children from infancy through age 12 in roles such as preschool teacher, nature-based educator, private tutor, and live-in caregiver, across Canada, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. I come from a grounded and family-oriented background, and I’m someone who values deep connection, respectful communication, and consistency in caregiving. I bring a calm, intuitive presence and strive to meet each child where they’re at developmentally and emotionally. My caregiving style is holistic, nurturing, and creative, with an emphasis on nature connection, mindfulness, and child-led learning. Outside of my work with children, I love spending time outdoors, dancing, creating art, learning languages (I speak English and Spanish), and cooking nourishing meals. I'm also passionate about cultural exchange and fostering emotional intelligence in young people. I’m open to both live-in and live-out roles, and am especially excited to work with families who value play, presence, and building meaningful relationships. Whether you’re looking for an au pair, nanny, or private educator, I’m committed to offering attentive, enriching, and dependable care.

I have over 10 years of experience working with children in both formal and alternative education settings across Canada and Central America. My focus has consistently been on child-centered, holistic learning that nurtures emotional intelligence, creativity, ecological awareness, and cultural understanding. Places of Work and Roles: Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres (Vancouver, BC) – Infant and Preschool Educator Saplings Outdoor Program (North Vancouver, BC) – Early Childhood Educator in a nature-based, play-focused environment YMCA of Northern Alberta (Edmonton, AB) – Pre-Kindergarten Educator Life Project Education (Lake Atitlán, Guatemala) – Mentor and Holistic Education Facilitator UMA (Uniendo Mundos Aquí) – Founder and Program Director of a bilingual, nature-based education initiative for Maya and international children RASCAREY (Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica) – Co-founder of a sea turtle and environmental education conservation project Private Tutor and Home Educator – Experience teaching children 3–10 years old in home-based or microschool-style settings, including in BC, Nicaragua, and Guatemala Training and Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Alberta Mindfulness in Education Certification – The MEHRIT Centre Outdoor Play Training – Child & Nature Alliance of Canada Trauma-Informed Education and Social Emotional Learning Workshops Creative Facilitation and Eco-Art Therapy Training Standard Childcare First Aid & CPR (Canada) Subjects and Disciplines Taught: Early Childhood Education (0–6): emotional regulation, daily rhythm, play-based and sensory learning Nature and Environmental Education: basic ecology, regenerative practices, sustainability, gardening Creative Arts: visual arts, puppetry, storytelling, crafts with natural materials Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness: breathwork, grounding exercises, social-emotional tools Bilingual Learning: English and Spanish (beginner to intermediate for children) Cultural and Ancestral Studies: collaborative teachings around Mayan and Indigenous traditions Literacy and Language Arts: phonics, reading, journaling, and early writing Holistic and Alternative Education Models: Waldorf-inspired, unschooling, and project-based learning Special Achievements: Founded and directed a bilingual, community-based educational program (UMA) serving multicultural children at Lake Atitlán Authored and self-published a bilingual children’s book focused on nature and cultural values Delivered workshops and talks on alternative education, ecoliteracy, and community-building Organized and co-led grassroots projects in remote areas of Central America, including water access and arts education Volunteer facilitator at international events such as Envision Festival and Mystical Yoga Farm