My name is Tammy, I'm originally from Germany but I have called the US Home since 2008. I first came here as an AuPair and after returning back to Germany for a few months I came back to the US for College. I earned my BFA in Theater and this year I'm planning to go back to school for my Masters in Clinical Psychology.
I grew up in a big, loving family with three much younger siblings that I helped raise with my parents. I have always been passionate about working with people and especially children. After Highschool I spent a year as an AuPair in North Carolina and helped take care of a 4 and 6 year old. My duties included drop off and pick up from school, making meals, creating indoor and outdoor activities, handling major temper tantrums and arranging play dates. When I came to California I worked with two other families as a nanny, starting one family when the baby was 4 months old and the other family when the kids were 5 and 7. My duties with the first family included feeding the baby, diaper changes, playtime, tummy time and I also helped out during night shifts creating a smooth bedtime routine and waking up for night feedings and diaper changes. With the second family it includes school pickups, driving to activities and lots of playtime like imaginative, creative play which resulted in creating our own musical. I stayed with the second family all the way until I had my own son almost three years ago. I absolutely love the work and it is a privilege helping children navigate the world and watch them grow up. I am staying home with my son during the day but I'm available for baby sitting evenings and Fridays and Saturdays.