Jennifer S.

Meet Jennifer

• Early Childhood Special Education Certification
• Special Education Certification
• Speaks English and French
• Comfortable with pets
• Has a car

Hello!! Thank you for taking a look. My name is Jennie. I was born and raised in the U.K. We moved to the U.S.A when I was 18 and I lived and went to uni in Atlanta. I moved out to LA after graduation where I was a professional nanny for 11 years. I first started working with celebrity families and then had the opportunity to train with special needs children and their families in the behavioral health department at Cedars Sinai Hospital in LA. My husband and I left LA when we started our own family 10 years ago. We have lived in Ojai for 5 of those years now and loved every minute! What a beautiful spot! Here, I teach at the local school district and babysit. I love to meet new people, and help make something happen for a family. E.g getting to go (and enjoy) a Read more wedding because you feel great about what the children are doing... Maybe Mom and Dad can finally go on their first date night because they know the baby is safe, nurtured and doted on until they come home. I have many years experience with families and children with special needs. I am a trained ABA therapist. I have worked in ABA agencies. I have worked with multiples. I am trained to use nebulizers, epipens, trained in seizure first aid, (currently up to date on all CPR certifications and Covid protocols.) I've had the opportunity to care for newborns, (my own included) and be part of early child development and enrichment programs within homes and schools. I've worked at summer camps. I tutor reading for children with ADHD, and core for all students. I have French family and speak french. My husband is from Argentina I speak some Spanish and there is certainly bit of a language jumble going on at family get togethers😊. I think my strength is having patience and finding joy, fun and delight in the little things children do, so I love my job! It could be seeing a 10 year old feeling awesome because they crushed me at Monopoly, a 5 year old 300% involved in building a marble roller coaster, and as a mom, I totally appreciate the quiet peace of little infant snores. I like to swim, bike ride, enjoy sports and arts and crafts. I am used to travelling with families and finding ways to occupy and enrich the childrens' hours without using screens, while in a limited environment e.g. hotel room. My undergraduate degree was in Theater and I love to bring that creativity and humor to my work. I have local references and bring a fun, professional approach with me.

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