I have worked with children since becoming a mother's helper at the age of 13. When I turned 16, I got my first job at Briarfield Day School in Stratford, CT. I worked at Briarfield for 8 years. During my time there, I worked with infants, toddlers, 3 year olds, 4 years olds, and I ran the summer camp for school aged children. After Briarfield, I spent a year at Bright Horizons in Shelton, CT where I was the lead teacher in the Toddler Room. I attended many First Aide and Epi Pen trainings during these 9 years. Aside from my employment in childcare centers, I have also been a babysitter for 15 years. I have worked with many families over the years including 2 long term babysitting jobs where I picked up the children from school and stayed with them until their parents got home from work (1 family with 4 kids, and 1 family with 3 kids). After Bright Horizons, I changed my career path but I continue to work with families as an occasional night and weekend babysitter when needed. I would be happy to give references upon request.