Anastasia R.

Meet Anastasia

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

I love working with children and young people because of their ever-changing and unique needs. It is the type of challenge that I enjoy and embrace. I believe in the power of relationships and strive to build positive rapport and relationships with the young people and their families with whom I work. I've worked with young people for the past 13 years in both the capacity of babysitter and wilderness guide. I am finishing up my graduate degree in clinical social work at NYU and am available on weekends anytime as well as Tues/Wed/Fri evenings. I can help with general childcare but also homework and tutoring. I enjoy planning activities and excursions tailored to your child on days off either in your home or around the city. I seek to understand the needs and goals for each family I work with and to work together to meet them. I have Read more local references and experience working with children who have specific needs. I am an active person that grew up spending a lot of time outdoors at summer camp paddling the boundary waters and worked at this same camp in my early 20's as a guide. I was also a dancer and gymnast growing up. The six years prior to grad school I worked in wilderness therapy in the southwest, where I got into more rights of passage and mental health work ranging from the typical teen and young adult struggles to more clinically complex issues. I am passionate about working with young people - I really enjoy them. I hold CPR/First Aid and WFR certifications and am a certified yoga teacher. I enjoy biking, connecting with loved ones, creative projects, knitting when it's cold and spending time outdoors. I also have a personal meditation practice and have experience instructing and leading young people in meditation. I look forward to the many and varied challenges within any household.

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