Ms. Melissa G.
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Birthday: September 24th
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Other languages: Fluent Spanish, conversational ASL (American Sign Language)
Favorite Crayola color: Wisteria!
Background: I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and taking care of my younger sister and cousins for as long as I can remember! Recently, I have been babysitting for several families in my neighborhood back home for a few years now, and I adore working with them. I am currently studying Psychology at FSU with minors in Child Development, Social Work, and Sociology.
Additionally, I have had experience volunteering at a theater summer camp with kids, as well currently being a Undergraduate Research Assistant in my Developmental Psychology Lab working with kids and helping them overcome their math anxiety! I have worked with/babysat kids of many different ages (14 months to 11 years), abilities (ASD & ADHD), and dietary restrictions/allergies. I truly adore working with kids and experiencing the joy, creativity, and child-like wonder they bring out in all of us!
She’s cared for children as young as: 4 months old
Future plans: I am applying to grad schools and hope to be accepted into FSU's Masters in Social Work program for the next two years! Social Work is something I am so passionate about and in the future I hope to become a Social Worker and work in schools, child welfare, or anything helping children and families!!!
When she’s not babysitting: I LOVEEE to travel, be outside, go to the beach, and spend time with my friends, family, and dogs!!! Community service is also something that is super important to me and that I have been able to be a part of through a few amazing on-campus organizations!!
Defining quote: "I want to be defined by the things that I love. Not the things I hate, not the things I'm afraid of, not the things that haunt me in the middle of the night. I just think you are what you love.” - Taylor Swift
“Melissa is very sweet! She is always on time, kids enjoy seeing her! She is playful and very engaged while here! She is perfect! We love her. And we’ve had a lot of sitters ! Kids request her every time!”
“Melissa is absolutely lovely as a person and she is a gem of a babysitter. She is kind, caring, thoughtful, punctual, easily the best sitter we have ever had. She is able to watch our 3 little ones with ease and they love her! No areas for improvement at all.”