Ms. Katie V.
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Birthday: August 30th
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Favorite Crayola color: Purple Heart
Background: I started babysitting when I was 13 years old and have had experience with a variety of ages. I have been a summer camp and after-school counselor for children aged 4 and 5, I nannied for a family throughout the summer of 2021 (including driving the children to and from summer camp), and I currently volunteer with the children’s ministry at my church. I love finding new ways to engage children during my time with them, whether that be by making up our own obstacle course, playing catch outside, or seeing who can build the tallest tower. I can't wait get to know you and your children and am so excited to be on the Seminole Sitters team!
I also worked as a lifeguard during my junior year of high school and had the opportunity to teach swim lessons to a child with Down syndrome. I have had experience working with children who have food allergies, including peanuts, tree nuts, and gluten as well as a child with hearing aids.
She’s cared for children as young as: 2 months old
Future plans: I plan to graduate from FSU with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Child Development! I hope to go to graduate school to become a School/Educational Psychologist to be able to work one-on-one with children who may have learning or developmental disabilities. My goal would be to provide these children with the resources that they need to be successful students both in and out of the classroom. I would also love to travel once I am finished with school, preferably to Greece, Italy, or Australia!
When she's not babysitting: You can find me hanging out with my sorority sisters! I am in Kappa Kappa Gamma at FSU and currently serve as the Song Coordinator, which means I teach everyone all of the KKG songs. I am also in an a cappella group called the FSU AcaBelles. We practice Tuesday and Thursday nights and often have performances on campus or around Tallahassee. We recently released a new EP on Spotify and Apple Music called 'Phases'! Besides my involvement on campus, I love swimming (I was a synchronized swimmer for 6 years), going to the beach, scuba diving, coloring/painting, finding new restaurants, and movie nights. I also go to Downtown Community Church here in Tallahassee!
Defining Quote: "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength!" - Philippians 4:13
“Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks. My son really enjoyed his time with Katie and I appreciate her stepping in to help us out. Please pass along my gratitude!”