I have three years of experience working with children between the ages of 5 and 16. I have been a personal surf instructor for a 6-year-old boy and taught him how to stand up on a wave on the first day. I have inspired an 11-year-old girl with painting and drawing. She entered her drawing into the Ventura County Fair and won first place after I taught her a few drawing techniques. I have been a private pre-algebra math tutor. When I was a nanny, I would pick up the girls from school, prepare them healthy meals, help them with their homework, drive them to dance class, and take them to the park for fun and exercise. I have experience working in Florence, Italy as an event coordinator when I studied abroad for a semester during the Fall of 2011. I have the ability to communicate professionally and effectively. I am knowledgeable of open source technologies and event planning. I am enthusiastic, genuine, and patient. I have excellent multi-tasking skills, time management skills, and human relations skills.