Madeline W.

Meet Madeline

• Speaks English and French
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Hi! I go by WD (they/them), and actually recently had my name changed to reflect that. I’m an Oberlin College graduate (class of 2024), a passionate childcare professional, and a dancer. I’ve worked with kids for the last decade, taking on positions as a nanny, babysitter, assistant Montessori toddler teacher (over a year of experience), substitute teacher (including a long-term position as a Diverse Learner Teacher for kids K-5), dance teacher, after-school STEM enrichment teacher, camp counselor, tutor, and lice treatment professional. I have also completed several college courses in pedagogy and early childhood development. I love working with children of all ages, but will admit to having a soft spot for the early years (before Kindergarten). A former caregiver to disabled adults and future occupational therapy student, I am especially interested in working with children with developmental disabilities. I do need to renew my CPR and First Aid licenses, Read more and will happily do so upon hire. I work well with families who are growth-oriented and direct in their communication. My approach to childcare is warm and attachment-based; I view the caregiver’s receptivity and ability to set and hold boundaries as the foundations of a strong child-caregiver relationship. I’m a strong organizer and planner and an excellent vegetarian cook; I love to cook with/for kids and am happy to take on household management duties for appropriate compensation. I have fun planning activities with “the whole child” in mind, creating opportunities to explore across social, emotional, cognitive, sensory, fine and gross motor, and linguistic domains of development. I believe that children need routine and am excited to collaborate on structures that work well for your family.

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