About Itzel

I have nearly a decade of experience working with children ages 2-14 in various capacities. Over the past three years I've been a vetted sitter for families through SmartSitting in New York, and previously worked as a poetry teacher in an elementary school, a camp counselor, and a certified Red Cross swimming instructor, teaching children as young as three how to swim. From tutoring elementary school students to caring for infants on commercial sets to overseeing family day events at cultural institutions, I've developed a strong understanding of children's needs. I've handled snacks, meal prep, diaper changes, bedtime stories, school pick-ups, and drop-offs, organized plays and field trips, and led creative and imaginative play involving music, dance, and art. Working with children is a passion because they represent our future. Guiding them with empathy, structure, and care is essential to their growth. Childcare and education are, at their core, the labor of raising a generation.