About Leela

My name is Leela, I'm 25, and I just completed my MFA in creative writing from the New School. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have cared for kids of all ages. I was a counselor at Rock Camp for Girls and Gender-non-conforming Youth Montreal, where the mission was to empower kids through feminist music education. I was also the Arts & Crafts Fairy at Y camp Kanawana, where I was recognized for my leadership in creating safer space for gender-creative and neurodivergent kids. I am fluent in French. For several years, I worked as a private language teacher for a little girl. We had so much fun incorporating narratives of fairyland, mermaids, princesses, and witches (with costumes and themed activities) into our language lessons. I would be happy to tutor your children too. I love reading, writing, rollerskating, crafting, and visiting art museums. I would love to do any of that with your kids, as well as get to know them and support their developing interests and strengths.