Aloha My name is Gisela Ricardi King. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with a minor in Teaching Psychology. I then went on & obtained my Masters degree in Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am CPR/First Aid certified & have returned a clean background check. I am fluent in both English & Spanish. Previously in Argentina I worked as a clinical psychologist caring for children as well as adults for 6 years. I also worked 1 year as a counselor full time in a school for children with special needs. Since moving to Hawaii I have obtained my Substitute Teaching Certificate. For 3 years I worked on Oahu as a substitute teacher levels Kindergarten-Grade 3. My husband is an Architect, relocating us to many different countries for his work. I have babysat for children all over the world. While playing with my son (who is now 4 years old) at a playground In Hong Kong I got to know several families & began babysitting for a few of them who each had a baby & a toddler. In Argentina I cared for their baby from the time she was 1 years old until she began attending school when she turned 5. In Australia I cared for 4 & 6 ear old girls 2 times a week for a year. For fun I enjoy doing crafts (paper cut outs, puppets, collage, painting). I also like to bake, decorate, knit, read & role play. I have gotten involved in the Hawaii culture by joining the Lokahi Canoe Club & completed 4 consecutive Molokai to Oahu canoe races (38+ miles of open ocean paddling taking 8+ hours). The water currents between these islands are strong. I love the ocean & if permitted I would be comfortable taking your children swimming. I will be looking forward to having fun with your family!