Sitter in Portland, Oregon

Hello! My name is Courtney, and I'm excited that you’re considering me to be your nanny! I've worked with children for about 5 years now in a variety of settings. I have been a children's program coordinator in rural Idaho, worked as a science educator at OMSI, and I have been an early education teacher here in Portland and previously in Boston. I have experience working with children of all ages, but for the last year and a half I have been a lead infant teacher at two different centers—overseeing a class of up to 8 children under one year of age. I love doing arts and crafts and being outdoors as much as possible. I typically use a RIE or Reggio Emilia approach in my work, but I am very open and adaptable to any approach that works best for your family! I have training and certifications in CPR/First Aid, food handling, child health and safety, safe sleep practices, and more! I graduated in 2016 with a B.S in human development and psychology, and I recently started a master’s program working toward a degree in clinical mental health counseling. When I am not working I enjoy taking long road trips, listening to podcasts, exploring the PNW (and beyond!), or relaxing at home.