Samantha B.

Meet Samantha

• Speaks English
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

I have spent approximately 15 years, or half my life, working with children in a variety of settings. I began babysitting and working at an in-home day-care center as a teenager and I quickly knew I wanted to spend my life helping children in one capacity or another. As I continued working with children, I started college at the University of California, Davis and graduated with a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology, as well as a minor in education. I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician in a special needs kindergarten class. I have about three years of experience in the field, working in large groups, small groups and individually with children on the autism spectrum, helping them to acquire appropriate communication and academic skills. Last year I was also fortunate enough to gain experience in a Montessori preschool. There I was tasked with the responsibility of supervising the Read more twelve children who were part of their after-school program. I have previously worked as a residential counselor at the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento. I worked specifically with children under seven years of age, many of whom had behavioral challenges, and who were being cared for by child protective services. I have interned in a neurotypical kindergarten classroom of 22 children, worked individually as a math and reading tutor, volunteered with the children of recovering addicts and been a family nanny twice. My philosophy regarding children is that they naturally have good intentions within them and that they are trying to navigate the world the best they can. With that in mind, what children need is proper modeling and guidance as they explore their surroundings. They will make mistakes that need to be addressed but with gentle and clear methods that help them grow in healthy ways. Since I do work full-time, I am looking for opportunities involving evening or weekend work but I will always do my best to be as flexible as possible. I am currently certified in pediatric and adult first aid and CPR. I can provide proof of this as well as college transcripts upon request. I appreciate the time taken to read about me, I understand how important of a choice this is and I am grateful to even be considered.

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