About Heather

Graduate student studying infant and toddler mental health looking for part/full-time nannying position. Expertise in developmentally-appropriate practices and principles, including social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive areas. Warm, flexible, and resilient with 7 years in field. Exercising competency in broad subject-matter supports, including culturally and trauma-informed practices, person-centered care, as well as positive behavioral interventions and strength-based approaches. Core beliefs and practices in anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and other active engagement of systems of oppression. Strong member of counseling and educational teams. Familiar with symptomatology and support of diagnosed mental disorders. Polished in assisting in development and implementation of social and emotional support systems for young children and adolescents. Pursuing prevention science degree, seeking to continue higher education.