Name: Molly MacGregor

Years of Childcare Experience: 18

About Me:

I love working with children; their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. I’m 30 years old and originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I studied Child Development as part of my Brown University education and have up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications. With me, your children will have fun, playing and learning rather than just sitting in front of a television set. I have 18 years of experience, even babysitting for one Cape Cod family for over 10 years. I have experience and am comfortable with newborns to young teens; my specialty is toddlers to age six.  My hobbies include yoga, skiing, Mt. biking, and reading.

 

 

 

Name: Julie Cooley-Rieders

Years of Childcare Experience:20+

About Me                                                            

My name is Julie Cooley-Rieders and the Tahoe Truckee area has been my home for all my adult life. Taking care of children has been my passion.  Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited as I continue caring for children of all ages. 

For many years I owned a Family Daycare business in my Truckee, Ca home.  This created an opportunity for me to spend time with my own children. Learning through exploration, art, reading, nature, and outdoor observations offers children a rich experience. Nurturing each child’s interests helps them become strong solid people who respect themselves.

Working as a Nanny for Sara at Sierra Sitters is a wonderful experience, providing opportunities to meet many families and children of all ages.  I am honored to take care of the children I meet, and have a positive impact on their lives.  The variety of families that request Nanny Services continues to make each day I work an interesting and fun experience.

 

 

Name: Jenn Taylor

Years of childcare experience:10+

Jennifer Taylor grew up in San Francisco and moved to Lake Tahoe 12 years ago to work with teenagers and to cross-country ski. She was the Area Director for North Tahoe Young Life for 5 years then became the Kids Camp Coordinator at Old Greenwood in Truckee. Currently, she works part-time as the Youth Director for the Lutheran Church in Tahoe City. Jennifer graduated from the University of Redlands in 1990 with a degree in Creative Writing. She received her M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1998.

 

Her favorite activities are cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking with her dog, kayaking on the Lake, reading and travel. She is CPR certified for all ages, First Aid trained and is registered with Trustline.

 

Name: Shelby Sgamma

Years of childcare expereince: 10+

Hi!  My name's Shelby, I'm 28 years old and I'm a sitter in South Lake Tahoe.  I graduated from San Francisco State University in 2007 with a degree in Psychology.  I also studied Early Childhood Education and have a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.  I've been working with children for over 10 years.  I have experience being a preschool teacher, nanny, babysitter, and most recently a children's ski/snowboard instructor.  I spent a year as a nanny in Australia.  It was a great experience and it enabled me to travel around the world.  I love interacting with kids, playing games, and doing outdoor activities with them.  I'm enjoy the outdoors, snowboarding, hiking, camping, baseball games and traveling.  I look forward to sitting for your child!

 

Name: Chelsea-Rae Kravitz

Years of childcare expereince: 7

My passion for being around children began when I worked as a counselor at the world renowned Santa Barbara Zoo. As a counselor I was responsible for creating and implementing daily agendas for up to 20 children. I worked as a mentor, leader and personal guide for over 150 children throughout the summer. I also implemented and taught education and arts and crafts. Bonding and mentoring with the children led me to nanny positions at the end of summer with a few families of young boys and girls. I carpooled them to and from the zoo for many weeks. Also daily planned play dates and "day adventures" where we traveled to the beach, amusement parks, community parks and pools, etc.

My excellent work and dedication to the Zoo led me to my next position. The Advisor of Teen Volunteers. Where I direct and managed more than 50 teen volunteers daily, trained more than 250 teen volunteers in safety and leadership, coordinated overnight events for 50 teen volunteers, as well as work as a mentor, director and counselor for the approximate 250 teenagers. I absolutely loved managing, working and even more mentoring the teen volunteers for my last two summers.

My passion for children led me into an internship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte County. Where I assisted the BBBS event coordinator in marketing, PR and event planning. Communicated with sponsors, donors and volunteers and participated in interviewing, meetings and company events. My love and compassion for children is what drove me behind my hard work as the Event Coordinator Assistant Intern.

I moved to Tahoe City in November 2010 and got a job at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe where I was a Kinder Care Assistant. I cared for up to 50 kindergartners everyday. I taught, played and challenged there minds and bodies. I fell in love with Tahoe and the Kinders' and am hoping to use my experience with children in the Tahoe area.

After a few months at the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe I got a promotion to Teen Manager. I manage the Teen Center and about 40 teenagers a day. I plan programs, daily activities, field trips and fundraisers. I teach, mentor and lead teens daily with hopes to change there lives.

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Andrea Rojas 

Years experience:15  

Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high school, I was accepted to be part of a teaching academy program. Throughout my four years I was able to team teach at a variety of elementary schools to kids from kinder-5th grade. My first job out of high school I worked as an assistant at a childcare facility. I began my college education in 2002 at San Jose State majoring in elementary education. In 2003, I made the move, along with my family to the Reno area where I lived for six years. There I attended UNR and TMCC majoring in Child Development. I have earned my Certificate in Child Development. While living in Reno I worked as a nanny, a kindergarten teacher assistant, as well an assistant and lead teacher at several childcare centers. In 2008-2011, I worked at KinderCare as the lead teacher for the two year olds. I am currently 31 years old and living in Truckee, CA. I work as a nanny for Sierra Sitters and at a shelter in Reno for children who are in the process of being fostered or adopted. I have experience working with all ages, infant to teen.

Working with kids for so many years, I have come to understand that children come into the world with a blank slate. The experiences, environment, adults, as well as surroundings are what shape them into who they become. I feel our responsibility as parents and teachers is to provide children with the best possible education, knowledge, and choices so they are able to grow to their maximum potential. I believe that children should be given the ability to become independent individuals by setting limits with positive discipline, praise, and encouragement. I enjoy being surrounded by children because of their imagination, innocence, and creativity.

I am a creative person who enjoys making crafty items for family and friends. I love listening to music of all different genres, reading non-fiction books, dancing, and meeting people of all different cultures. Learning is a lifelong passion for me enjoying the many different cultures around the world.

 

 

Name: Lauren Vertrees

Years Experience: 10

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a 22 year old recent graduate from UC Davis. I was born and raised in Southern California but currently live in Incline Village. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years. Teaching children is my passion. I am currently working at Northstar California Resort as a Children's Ski Instructor. Previous to this experience, I worked with children in numerous settings, such as babysitting, coaching, and classroom teaching. I have coached cheerleading, skiing, and swimming and worked at a preschool as a subsititute teacher as well as at an elementary school as a teacher's assistent. I am in the process of selecting a graduate school where I will go to obtain a master's degree in education in hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher. In my free time I enjoy cooking, skiing, doing yoga, and being around people.  Spending time with children is the only work I have encountered in my life that has not felt like work to me.

 

 

Name: Sally S.

Years Expereince: 10

About Me: I have been a child care provider for over 10 years. I have experience caring for 6 months to 12 years old children. I have worked as a preschool teacher and have recently changed my major to child development because I love working with children. I enjoy working with children in the outdoors, creating arts and crafts projects, while making sure your children have a fun time in a safe environment. I am an enthusiastic, fun and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and your children.

 

 

 

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