About Shameka

Hello, I am wrapping up my master's degree in a clinical mental health program at Grand Canyon University. For the past few years I have provided behavior coaching, mentoring, respite services, and overseen residential behavioral treatment for children with high needs both individually and in group settings. Prior to this I have worked with the City of Phoenix and Goodyear providing after school care and recreation services in the community. I spent a few years working in a fast pace sales environment where I realized that working with children is a passion. As the oldest child out of all my siblings and cousins, child care has always been part of my life. I enjoy connecting with children and helping them build the confidence to believe in themselves and purse their interests and passions. Creating a safe environment that allows children to thrive in their development and express themselves freely is always my goal. I am open to open to accommodating family needs as appropriate.