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Northampton, MA 01060
from $25 per hour
10+ years of experience
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Experience: 10 yrs
COVID-19 vaccinated
Creative, passionate early childhood specialist with 20+ years of experience working with children in multiple settings, including daycare classrooms, small-group tutorial programs, one-on-one childcare, and as a children's photographer and entertainer. I have experience with children from 0-10 years old, but I'd say my sweet spot is probably 6 months-5 years. I'd like to start slow with new families, meeting and trying out a couple babysitting days/evenings to see if we're the right fit for each other!
Adam S.
Reviewed on 5/11/2015
We have known Brandi in various capacities for around eight years. We have three children, and she has worked with all of them. She has been our children's teacher in the two-year-old room at daycare; music, phonics, and math enrichment teacher at the same daycare; photographer; and babysitter. In all aspects, first and foremost, she adores children, showing both love and patience, as well as a teacher's firm and fair hand. In some ways the job at daycare is a difficult one. Much is asked of the teachers by the organization, and the compensation is far from generous. You would not know this from talking to Brandi, however. She never lost her enthusiasm for working with and developing the minds of young children. In addition, she proactively sought out opportunities to expand her role at the daycare, while adding positively to the environment. She single-handedly, and without reward, started the enrichment programs at the site, first with music, and later adding math and phonics. Our children benefited from all three. In addition to her position at the daycare, she ran her own business as an independent photographer. She is the consummate professional, booking only what she can handle, meeting deadlines, producing the highest quality product, and charging a fair price. Her experience with children also gave her a distinct advantage when photographing them even when they do not want to cooperate. In eight years, we have not employed another photographer. Finally, due to our relationship with her, and her experience, we often utilized her babysitting services. We trust her as much as anyone with our children. As with her photography business, Brandi is perfectly professional and reliable when it comes to babysitting. Without reservation and with great enthusiasm, I recommend Brandi. I am highly confident that she will be successful in her future endeavors. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Adam
Age groups
0-11 mo
1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
Willing to care for up to 2 children
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
2 children
$27/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Companion care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Education
Rider University-lawrenceville Campus - 2002
Bachelor degree - English
University of Massachusetts - Amherst - 2019
Graduate degree - Child Study And Early Education
Languages
English
Professional skills
Early child development knowledge
Early childhood eductation
Other Qualifications & Credentials
Early Literacy and Reading
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
Non-smoker
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