About Tessa

Hi, I'm Tessa! I was born in raised in Oakland, and have been babysitting since I was 12. I adore kids and pets (I have 3 doggies + 2 kitties). I majored in child development, am currently getting my masters, and plan to be a child forensic interviewer. I am an artist and would love to do all sorts of creative crafts with kids! I am happy to watch your kiddos, pets, and I love to clean/ organize if you need some housework done! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, nurturing, and patient. I like working with kids because they are so funny and such positive energies to be around. Anything I can do to brighten a child's day through play and creative activities feels so fulfilling! In my spare time, I like to read, paint, mold clay, hike with my dogs, and cook + bake! My skills include calming kids down / de-escalating through gentle parenting techniques, planning out super fun crafts to do together, and making kids feel comfortable around me so that they can be themselves!