Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor, working mainly with behavior management, anger management, social skills and positive behavior modification. In addition I currently do early intervention for babies ages 0-3. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny and currently tutor. I absolutely love working with children. I enjoy reading and playtime, so your child or children will never be bored. Thank you for reading just a little bit about me. I have references that can be furnished upon request. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you.