About Dara

Hi! I'm and educator transitioning into childcare. I truly loved teaching, but I realized that I especially enjoy working one-on-one with children or in smaller groups where I can give them more individualized attention and support. I love helping kids build confidence, learn new skills, and develop a genuine love of learning. I started working with kids when I would babysit the kids in my neighborhood when I was around 10 years old. I continued to babysit all throughout high school. In college I took a lot of early childhood development courses and I spent my summers working as a camp counselor. I worked at an after-school program after college and then I taught elementary school for four years. One thing you should know about me is that I'm very passionate about hands-on learning for kids. I think it's so important for kids to explore nature, go to museums, and have a variety of learning experiences throughout their day.