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 AquÃ) – 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
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