Hello! My name is Ellie. I am a 26-year-old woman who finds children to be simply wonderful to work with. I have a lot of experience with kids including nannying, working at daycare centers, and teaching music and art to children. My plan is to get my masters in teaching to become a kindergarten teacher. But for now, I am nannying and loving it!

I'll tell you a little about myself. I am very musical and very visually creative, and I like to share that passion with kids. I am a graphic designer and I like to create anything and everything with craft supplies. I sing (with kids!) and play fiddle and guitar and I'm the fiddle player in a local bluegrass/folk band called Cross-eyed Rosie. I moved to Portland on my own a few years ago. I was born and raised in Minneapolis and moved out here after college for a new experience. (I love it out here! It was a great move.) I live in SE Portland and ride my bike as much as possible, but I do have a car. I get along with kids VERY well. I earn their trust because I treat them like important and intelligent people. While I can firmly set boundaries and rules, I always treat them with respect.

The position I'm seeking is ideally MWF for at least 5 hours per day at a household that is in close-in SE Portland. The downfall for you is that I cannot commit to a long-term position because I am going to be seeking a teaching assistant job. But I can probably plan on being with your family for a few months and I am confident that I will do a good job. My rates are parallel to my experience. I'm currently earning $10/hr for one child plus one dollar per additional child.

I would be happy to meet with you and provide you with local references. Please send me an e-mail at gholzemer@hotmail.com and tell me about your family, where you live, and what you're looking for. I look forward to hearing from you!