Aloha Parents! Caring for newborns/infants, toddlers & children has come naturally for me; it’s my chosen profession and I’ve been a nanny for 25+ years. Education & Training: ECE, Nanny Certification & Trained Newborn Care Specialist. First Aid/CPR/backgrounds checks are current. 

It’s a joy for me to come to your home, workplace or hotel/vacation rental to care for your children! My current favorite activities with your children are crafts, bubbles, walks, singing & reading books. First Aid/CPR/backgrounds checks are current. 

My own children are grown & my grandson is 4. We enjoy traveling together and going to restaurants. In my spare time, I volunteer, exercise, surf and go to the movies. I look forward to meeting you and family! With Aloha, Annette

Aloha nou! I am Priscilla, a grandmother of 4 girls. When I go out to babysit, I introduce myself as Tutu, which is grandparent in Hawaiian. I have raised 6 children of my own, the last two being twin boy and girl so I”m no beginner in the child care business. In 2003, God sent me to Indiana to help a childhood friend as a nanny. They had just adopted a deaf and blind 4 year old from Thailand and desperately needed help. Trusting no one with the child, she asked for my help. He is now 12, speaks and hears with the aid of a hearing device. Read More

Aloha, My name is Shannon. I recently completed my
Masters in Education from the University of West Georgia and I am also a certified Reading specialist. Since 2012 I have taught 4th grade at Waimalu Elementary. I have worked in the Hawaii education system since 2010. Every Sunday since March 2016 I have been volunteering my time teaching Sunday school to ages 8-12 years old. I have baby sat for neighborhood families from the time I was ten. I have cared for babies as young as 4 months to children as old as 11 years at least once a month. Read More

Aloha! My name is Lisa McGuire. I am a teacher and a mother of two incredibly amazing boys. I have been a teacher in both public and private schools for twenty years. I have taught students of all grade levels, ranging from third grade through high school. Most recently I was teaching English & Spanish full time – that’s right, I’m fluent in Spanish! I have chosen to take a leave of absence so that I may go back to school to work on my Master’s degree in Special Education. I feel like I have learned so much from my students. They have taught me patience and compassion, and they have inspired me to stay young at heart. Read More

Hello! My name is Jaimee. I was born on Oahu and have lived here most of my life. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Hawaii and I am working towards earning a Masters in Education. I have been working with children of all ages and learning abilities for over 14 years. I am a Lead Sitter for
Aloha Sitters, which means at their group childcare events I’m responsible Read More

As a retired professor and doctor of education (higher education) I have been caring for all aged children almost my entire life (my own included) and I am a young at heart, energetic and highly responsible and dependable babysitter.  I am also a trained early childhood educator and Montessori certified to teach all subjects from preK to 3rd grade so I am really organized and can tutor if needed. Read More

Aloha! I love the islands, the water, and any activity involving it. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in communication, Art & Design and have worked with kids since I was old enough to as a teen, including tutoring programs such as Jumpstart Americorps where we helped tutor reading and writing skills in underprivileged neighborhoods. I have also spent many years abroad as a missionary working with children in VBS and orphanages. I have cared for children, in-home or on vacation, for over 17 years and would love the honor of caring for your kids! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Aloha, I’m Kristina! I have a BA in psychology and a graduate of Chaminade University of Honolulu with an emphasis in School Counseling. This field is of great interest to me because I want to make a difference in students’ lives and offer support where they would have none otherwise. I believe in preparing students for their next journey, whether it be college, high school, or just the next grade. Offering a safe space where students can work through challenges ins an important service for our youth. I interned at both the elementary and high school, and had the opportunity to learn about students at all academic levels. My past work experience includes director of Operations as Easter Seals Hawaii Autism Division where I managed the day to day operations of the division. Prior to that, I worked as a Behavior Therapist at Easter Seals Hawaii. I worked with clients aging 3-22 years old. I was trained to implement behavior intervention plans, feeding, and toileting programs. I have worked with children the majority of my life and truly enjoy their company. They remind me that life can be simple if we let it. I have experience nannying and babysitting children 0-22 years old, and multiple children at once. As a nanny for a handful of families, my responsibilities included after school pick-ups and drop-offs for extracurricular activities, academics where needed, and meal prepping. I wanted to ensure that the kids enjoyed their summers so I planned summer fun activities like scavenger hunts, trampolines, and excursions to museums, parks, rock climbing, and the pool. I was with the most recent family I worked with for four years, and had the opportunity to watch their children grow. I believe in having fun based on a child’s interests. Some of my strengths in this include water play, creative crafts, teaching hula, and singing. I was extremely involved with my church’s (King’s Chapel) youth group. I was in charge of organizing fundraisers, camps and dinners for participants,. During my undergraduate program, I volunteered weekly in a kindergarten classroom for a year. I really value the trust exemplified by families when they put their children in someone else’s care. I will do my best to ensure that your children not only are safe with me, but that they thoroughly enjoy their time, and maybe even learn a thing or two. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Aloha! My name is Anais. I’m attending school and studying biochemistry. I’m in my early twenties, and I am born and raised in Hawai‘i. I’m the third child of four, and have been raised caring for children whether it be family, friends, those in my church congregation, or those in need. I love children and caring for others. I’ve always done childcare for family or people in our neighborhood because we are a tight-knit group. My experience includes a lot of babysitting for my church and our members, for services & date nights, including  an 18 month church mission in Irvine, CA. I have been caring for children at group events for Aloha Sitters since 2017.  I was quickly identified as having the qualities & skills needed to take on a Leadership position. As the Lead Childcare Provider I bring all the games, toys & crafts to keep as many as 50 children safe, educated & entertained for as many as 26 hours (spread over 3 day events). I follow an educational activities agenda, building the children emotional intelligence, resiliency, character growth, & we have a full anti-bullying campaign I take them through. The activities are disguised as fun, so the kids don’t even realize they are learning until the end. Haha. Having grown up on this island, I know a lot about Hawaiian culture that I can share with kids. I used to work for the Polynesian cultural center as a luau dancer and have danced almost my whole life with my aunty’s dance group. I dance hula and Tahitian. I’ve learned a lot about the land, including taro and poi. Additionally, I surf and love to spend time at the beach. I am Polynesian, Hawaiian, Portuguese, Japanese, Maori (my mother is from New Zealand), and Caucasian. Although I’m not fluent in Hawaiian, I can understand it. I am also patient, loving, fun, and focused on safety. I look forward to working with you!

Hi to all! My name is Kelsie and I’m currently in the process of earning my degree in music therapy with minors in psychology and American Sign Language. My goal is to become a music therapist who can also welcome the Deaf community. This profession will allow me to work with children and adults who are dealing with dysregulated emotions, trauma, mental health, memory loss, autism, etc.

I am currently working as an assistant teacher at the Early Education Center with Seagull Schools for the 2 year old classroom; I have been doing so since October of 2020. Over the past 5-6 years, prior to my job at the school, I cared for many children ranging from infant to eight years old for family and friends, as well as people met through care.com. Additionally, I have a lot of childcare experience from volunteering at my church. My mom was the choir director at our church since before I was born and I was always brought to choir practice. As I got older this led to me to doing volunteer work while my mom was doing her job! I grew up volunteering at my church caring for children whose parents were attending a service or choir practice. I also enjoyed directing the children’s choir for the Christmas services!

I have a great passion for music; I play a bit of guitar, ukulele, and piano. I love incorporating music into learning because of it’s ability to open up the mind in so many ways! I know an intermediate amount of sign language, but am on my way to being fluent. I think signing is a great thing to introduce to children because it not only teaches them another way to communicate, but also works on the fine motor skills young children are developing.

In my free time I enjoy doing yoga and surfing as much as possible! I love to spend time outdoors but can also enjoy a day indoors for arts and crafts or a movie.

Aloha,
My name is Sasha and I am in my twenties. I was born and raised here on O’ahu and live in the Kaimuki area. My mother is from Japan, so I can speak Japanese (I am not fluent, but can speak at a 4th-grade level and understand at the adult level). I am currently in the ED program at Kapiolani Community College and will be transferring to the UH program next year to acquire my bachelor’s in education. My main goal is to get licensed in both special and general elementary education so I can support a fully-inclusive classroom with a variety of students. When I was around 10 years old, I volunteered with my mother to help in the children’s care program at the local church every Sunday. This experience is actually what inspired me to choose my career path in childcare, which eventually led to education!

I also gained experience through my younger sister and her friends, who are 10 years younger than I am. I was the primary babysitter of her and her friends from when she was 5-12 years old for at least 2x a week. This past year, I have worked in an elementary school as a paraprofessional tutor and have supported children in grades K-3rd grade. This upcoming summer, I am going to be a Summer Fun program leader for ages 6-8, so I’ll be coming up with fun activities and games that I can share with the children I am babysitting as well! I love to draw, read, and paint, and I like to share these skills with children I am working with. I cherish the creative arts and wish to pass these skills down to the keiki so their imaginations can blossom. I also like taking the children outdoors to safe areas, such as the local park, and play games such as I Spy or a plant scavenger hunt! I love sparking innovation in children and getting them excited to learn. My priorities in any childcare setting are safety, respect, having fun, and being happy. I look forward to working with you and your keiki soon💕

Aloha and Konichiwa,

My name is Naomi Era and it’s great to meet you! I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. I am fluent in English and Japanese.  My mother is American and my father is Japanese. I have a younger brother as well and they all still live in Japan. Most of my family are teachers and I came from a teacher’s background. My mom is currently an English professor who works at the University of Japan and my dad is a retired English high school teacher. My brother also works at the University of Japan.

I learned how to swim when I was two and later decided to teach swimming to children two years old and up. After a few years of doing that, I changed professions and became a teacher’s aide at an international preschool in Japan. We taught the children how to read and write English and also prepared their meals. I stayed there for a few years and decided it was time to follow in my family’s footsteps and become a teacher. I decided to get my infant and toddlers Associate’s degree in Hawaii. It took me six years of hard work but I finally got my degree and felt so proud to have finally earned it! While I was in college, I signed up to work with Honolulu Community College. They had a preschool in the community college (Keiki o ka aina). I learned more about how Japanese and American schools differ. It was there that I learned what my teaching style was going to be.

I have a wonderful husband named Robert who is a local Hawaiian boy from the island of Oahu. We got married in 2018 and live in a quiet condo right down the street from the University of Hawaii. Currently I work at a preschool in Hawaii Kai (Niu Valley). I am having an amazing time being a teacher to two-year-olds. In my free time I read a lot, watch movies, swim in my condo pool, and occasionally go to the ocean to relax. I also like to walk a lot.

I love to cook using all types of recipes. I like to listen and dance to music. I’m very responsible at my job and I take it very seriously while also having fun. I love teaching children new things because I learn things about myself while doing it. I adore what I do and I try my best.

I am very thankful that I have this opportunity to connect with your children. I look forward to working with them and creating some fun, engaging, and educational activities during the time I am with them.

Mahalo and Arigato,

Naomi Era

Aloha! My name is Toney Ka’ipo Ryan and I have a Bachelor degree in Leisure Science and Kinesiology, and a Masters degree in Social Work specializing in Health/Mental Health. Currently, I work as a Behavioral Health Specialist with the Department of Education. I work with elementary school children to provide emotional and social support to students receiving 504 or Special Ed services. My experience with children includes being a Preschool teacher at First Chinese School, PT PE teacher at Kokohead Elementary School, PT Afterschool teacher at Sacred Hearts Academy, Summer Fun leader as college school credit at Iroquois Point (military base), Case Worker at Susannah Wesley Community Center, and I’ve helped with after school and summer programs for four years. My work experience focused on teens and adults after I graduated with my MSW. I enjoy working with children of all ages and backgrounds. I love ocean and beach activities like outrigger canoe paddling, stand up surfing, and volleyball. In my spare time, I coach canoe paddling club and volleyball with middle schoolers. I’ve also volunteered with Special Olympics, ocean and aina (land) clean up projects and Surfrider Foundation. I played piano for 5 years (8-13 yrs old). I can play the ukulele and taught basic ukulele lessons to elementary school children in summer fun. I love working with keiki and their ohana as I believe that they are the makeup of our community; and their health and happiness matters!

 Aloooooha! My name is Synthia. I have 4 beautiful children of my own. From a young age caring for other family members and watching other family care for myself and others, it comes natural caring for kids and knowing that all children are not the same. They are special in their own way just need to find out what catches their attention. 

I’ve worked with Aloha Sitters since the beginning of 2017 and for most of that time I’ve been a Lead Sitter for the Group Child Care division, caring for a group as small as 2 to as many as 60 children at a time. I provide all the games, toys & crafts to keep the children safe, educated & entertained for as many as 26 hours (spread over 3 day events). We divide the children into 2 ages groups: 0-3yrs & 4-12yrs. I’m typically assigned to ages 0-3yrs. I am very comfortable with baby’s & toddlers; following their routine feeding/sleeping schedule, comforting them, providing positive distractions so they don’t notice that Mom is away & rocking them to sleep. The crafts & games that I play with the little ones assists with developing their social emotional, physical & cognitive skills. When assigned to ages 4-12 years, I follow an educational activities agenda, building the children emotional intelligence, resiliency, character growth, & we have a full anti-bullying campaign I take them through. The activities are disguised as fun, so the kids don’t even realize they are learning until the end. Haha. It is a task but the outcome is always awesome. Thinking of different ways to keep all the kids happy and entertained while being apart from their parents can be challenging but it’s a challenge I look forward to overcoming to the best of my abilities.  

I have my CPR and AED certificate. I also work at an Elementary school in the office and recently did a training on administrating An epi pen and the generic brand. I was born & raised on Oahu. I speak a little Hawaiian & very few words of Laotian & Samoan. I also play the ukulele.

I look forward to meeting your family and helping make your time on vacation memorable!

Aloha! My name is Amber Rexford. I was born and raised in California but had the dream of moving to beautiful Hawai’i. I finally made it here at the beginning of 2020! I have my B.S. degree in Business Administration, but I am currently pursuing my teaching credential. My career aspiration is to be an elementary school teacher because I am passionate about learning, teaching, and working with kids. I also currently work as a substitute teacher. I have worked with kids for 14+ years in various positions that include babysitting, working at summer camps, coaching tennis lessons, and volunteering for the Special Olympics. My experience also includes working as a registered behavior technician for children with Autism and ADHD where I focused on resolving challenging behaviors for kids with autism, and teaching them proper social and communication skills. I have experience with kids of all ages and abilities. I am very passionate about teaching children new skills as well as keeping things fun for them with crafts, games, sports, etc. My hobbies and interests outside of my work include hula and Tahitian dancing, tennis, swimming, kayaking, hiking, baking, and photography. Additionally, I’m very interested in learning foreign languages, so I am currently studying French as well as American Sign Language. I’m a very patient person and I place high importance on children’s safety and well-being. I very much look forward to meeting you, taking care of your children, and making sure they have a fun, safe time with me!

Aloha, my name is Samantha Nakahira. I was born and raised in Kāne’ohe and currently work at Mānoa Heritage Center where I give education tours to children and adults. I plan service learning activities with the children to work in Manoa Heritage Center’s 3.5 acre native garden, where I teach them about Native Hawaiian plants, Hawaiian culture, the history of our islands, and why it’s important to mālama ‘āina and have a relationship with the land. I love working with children and it’s truly a joy to see their faces light up when they learn something new that’s interesting for them! I have a BA in Art with a focus in graphic design, and also have two Undergraduate Certificates: Women’s Studies and Peace and Conflict Education. My First Aid/CPR certifications are current.

I was also an assistant summer school teacher for kindergarteners for two years, one summer at Ben Parker Elementary School and the other at Kaneohe Elementary School. This was during the summers before my Junior and Senior years of high school. My responsibilities were to assist the teacher in helping the kids with their homework, supervising them, and doing activities with them. I have 8 younger cousins and two younger sisters who were 5-13 years younger than me that I would babysit regularly while they were infants/children. I learned a lot as the eldest female cousin of the family!

I’m also a regular volunteer group leader for Protect & Preserve Hawaii, a non-profit that is working to restore the native flora in Pia Valley. Many of the groups I lead include high school students, and I enjoy teaching them about our native ecosystems. I’ve also served two Americorps terms: in 2014-2015 I worked at the The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and in 2020-2021 I served with Kupu (a conservation leadership development program, where my host site was Mānoa Heritage Center).

My career aspiration is to go back to school to study Bioengineering. I have a deep appreciation for the environment, especially our home here in the islands, and would love the opportunity to create mechanisms that would allow us to perpetuate the well-being of our environment and native species. It’s also a lifelong aspiration for me to educate our youth and inspire them to see the potential they have to be the change in the world they would like to see.

I additionally have six years experience as a cook, most notably at the Sheraton Waikiki, the Pineapple Room, Sekiyas, and Whole Foods. If your children enjoy cooking, gardening, and arts & and crafts, please consider choosing me as your next babysitter!

Aloha! My name is Stephanie, and I would be honored to take part in helping your child create fond and lasting memories of their visit to Hawai’i! I have the following degrees: BA from University of California Santa Barbara (Sociology and Education Major), MS from Johns Hopkins University (Elementary Education), and MA from New York University (Higher Education and Student Affairs). As a former K-12 educator, I have worked with a wide range of kids. I previously taught middle school & high school at Pahoa High and Intermediate on the Big Island of Hawai’i, taught kindergarten at Kealakehe Elementary, and have privately sat newborns-infants working with various families for long periods of time. Additionally, I worked in after-school programs. I’ve taught English, Math, Science, History, and Social Emotional Learning. In my profession, I analyzed data and standards, and created learning plans. Making learning fun helps children concentrate and stay engaged. My volunteer experience includes participation at a surfers healing event on the Big Island which took children with autism out into the water. My philosophy working with kids is centered around joy-based learning and leaning into their interests/skills/strengths. My babysitting style is a ‘choose your own adventure type’! I love to connect with children. Some fun facts about me are: I grew up in CA and lived in NYC for a couple of years, arts & crafts is my jam, movement brings me joy (yoga and dancing), and I love the outdoors (hiking & swimming). I’m certified in Yoga Sculpt, as well as CPR for both infants and adults. Please let me know if you have any other questions, & thank you for your consideration as a nanny!

Aloha! My name is Stettson. I am in my late twenties and I love working with children of all ages! Growing up, I was a competitive dancer and as soon as I entered high school, I started assisting classes and quickly became a teacher. I taught core values such as perseverance, teamwork, and positivity. After graduating, I attended Idaho State University but continued teaching dance to all ages. It didn’t take long for me to realize that being around kids was my happy place and when I was offered my first nanny position, it was impossible to say no. Since finding my passion of caring for children, I have worked as a nanny doing part time hours, full time live-in hours, and worked for an agency in Los Angeles, California as an on-call nanny for 2 years. Because of the variety of jobs I’ve had with children, I have become very experienced with ages 1 month to 14 years old and have learned how to quickly adapt to many different schedules and guidelines. I am CPR/First Aid certified and my background check is current. I am very family oriented and it’s my goal to make every child I work with feel valued and cared for.

Aloha, my name is Hazel Li. I have been working in childcare for over 10 years and I am very good with kids of all ages. I was born in Hong Kong and moved to Hawaii over 30 years ago. I can speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English well. I like working with numbers and received an accounting degree in Hong Kong. I’ve worked in the travel industry in Hawaii since 1985 and I love meeting people from all around the world. I have extensive childcare experience which includes nannying part time for a family for about eight years, which I enjoyed a lot. I cooked and cleaned for the family, fed the kids, gave them baths, and put them to bed. I watched my nieces here in Hawaii a lot during the 90’s. I also took care of a 4 month old baby in Hawaii for 1 year in 2020 and part of 2021. I did volunteer work for a senior assistance program, cooking and cleaning for seniors, for several years. I love reading to kids and teaching them new things. I have a bag of games that I bring with me which has kid-friendly supplies such as arts and crafts, card and board games, and a good selection of children’s books. Safety is my number one concern. I am very responsible and I look forward to meeting you and your family while on vacation in Hawaii.

My name is Sophia Maldonado! I am originally from Orlando Florida, but have lived on Oahu for about 5 years. I am fully Vaccinated Plus Booster and CPR Certificated in child and Infant. I have a Bachelors Degree in Special Education K-12. I have 10 years experience working with children and families. Some of my great Experiences include YMCA, lifeguard at Sea World Aquatica, and Sales Representative at Honolulu Zoo Gift Shop. I have worked in many school like settings such as a Substitute Teacher for HI-Employment and At home settings with Aloha Sitters. I love Hawaii and truly have enjoyed all of my excursions with families such as Honolulu Zoo, Sea life park, Polynesian Cultural Center, Honolulu Aquarium, and more. I love daily adventures such as swimming at the pool or beach, hiking, picnics, and more. I am excited to meet your family and embark on new adventures!

Aloha, my name is Thalia Rodriguez. I am CPR/First Aid Certified & have returned a clean background check. I am currently enrolled in college to become a Mathematics teacher. My career goal is to become a high school math teacher. I enjoy teaching and math, so I decided to put the two things that I love together. I am a preschool teacher and have worked professionally with children for the past 5-6 years. While working at OC Montessori Academy and International Christian Montessori, my responsibilities included managing day to day classroom activities, structured lessons, planning and implementing a curriculum that targeted different ages of child development, and designing fun and educational activities for children. I appreciate working with kids, and watching them grow and have fun. I am a good swimmer and I swim frequently at the beach. I play softball and soccer and enjoy hiking and outdoorsy activities. My passion has always been helping and engaging with children. In addition to my professional experience, I have also volunteered at my church and babysat for many family members and friends. I am comfortable taking care of any age range. I look forward to caring for your children!

Aloha! My name is Tina Adams, and I go by Ms. Tina or Auntie Tina.

I have cared for children for over six years. My passion is working with children and I have extensive experience sitting, tutoring, and teaching children of all ages. I have been a non-conventional college student for some time, and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in General Business Administration from the University of Hawaii West Oahu this December.

I currently tutor elementary school-aged children in their homes in English and math. I am also fluent in Spanish, and enjoy speaking it whenever possible (hablo Espanol, y me encanta practicarlo!). My husband and I plan to move to Mexico someday where I would like to tutor children in English. While my husband was stationed in Korea for two years, I was a speaking teacher part-time at a Korean English School. I tutored a student in English and math after school at Osan Elementary for one school year. Additionally, I babysat two elementary school-aged kids before and after school for two single military moms; and babysat the base children as needed (date nights, mom’s days out, etc.) for the entire two years there.

I am a patient, loving, adventuresome caretaker, and my many children and parents have always been 100% satisfied with the care I’ve provided for their little ones. I believe children have so much potential and with the right guidance, they can reach the stars!

Hello, my name is Jennie! I just moved to Honolulu, Hawaii from San Diego, Ca. I have been working with children for over 7 years as a nanny, daycare and Preschool Teacher’s Aide. I study Child Development and Psychology. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant and I’m working towards becoming a teacher. Some of my child development certificates are Baby Safe Sleep in Childcare, I/T Special Needs, I/T Brain Development, and more! I also have my First Aide and CPR certification. I’m in the process of getting my scuba certification. I have taken ASL 1 in college and know some baby sign language. I have volunteered as a dog and cat foster mom with the Boonie Flight Project and Gain. I have volunteered at programs for those with special needs such A Night To Remember Prom and Miss Amazing. My hobbies are going to the beach, doing yoga, and fitness. Activities that I love to with children is reading, arts and crafts, playing dress up, having a dance party, and outdoor play such as the beach or park. I’m very kind, patient, love teaching new things to children!

Aloha, my name is Morgan Tomlinson and I currently reside in beautiful Kaneohe, HI. I was born and raised in southern California, but I moved to Hawaii to be closer to my family. I have been loving it ever since as Hawaii has given me so many wonderful opportunities. I’m in my late twenties and a recent college graduate from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM). I studied Elementary Education while at UHM, and I am passionate about education and health. I also love to travel, hike, and work with children. I have been working in education/childcare for over 5 years and have developed a love for working with and teaching children. In the future, I plan to go back to school to become a pediatric nurse so that I may make a meaningful impact on children and our community as a whole. My journey in education/childcare began at Huakailani School for Girls in early 2017. For a year and a half, I worked closely with the teachers and students at Huakailani School for Girls. During my time there, the teachers taught me valuable lessons about working with children and the importance of the teaching profession. I learned how to connect with students, to be understanding of a diverse group of children, and the importance of interactive teaching. In addition, the time that I have spent working with, learning from, and teaching students confirmed my aspiration of working with children. As I begin and further my career, I am overjoyed to take the experiences and knowledge I obtained throughout my time at UHM and the Hawaii DOE and support families around Oahu. When I’m babysitting, I love to take children outside to play, explore arts and crafts, and engage in other entertaining activities all with the parents’ approval. For example, going to the park, the beach, etc. I very much look forward to meeting you and caring for your children.

Aloha! My name is Emma Sharp and I am a junior that is studying computer science at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. As much as I enjoy coding, in my free time you’ll find me on or in the ocean. I work as a scuba diver and often volunteer my skills towards local marine conservation efforts. I also love to sail and am a competitive open water swimmer. My childcare experience and love for kids goes back as long as I can remember. I am the oldest of three girls, so taking care of children has always been second nature to me because my responsibilities with my sisters started so young. Growing up, I volunteered with the nonprofit organization, St. Vincent de Paul, for many years where I was able to take care of homeless and impoverished kids while their parents worked and also helped to throw them holiday and birthday parties. Additionally, I participated on a weekly basis in childcare at church, school, and with families around my neighborhood. My favorite opportunity, however, was when I volunteered as a swim instructor to teach refugee kids from Africa and the Middle East how to swim and be safe around water. I’m very passionate about childhood drowning prevention and am so grateful that I’ve been able to use my love for swimming for good. Professionally, I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for almost 2 years now with over fifty different families. This has allowed me to gain plenty of experience taking care of kids from every age group and in every way. I’ve found that my favorite thing to do with kids is what THEY love to do. Watching their smiles light up as they give me a tour of their favorite toys, paint a picture of their family, dance and sing around the house, or snuggle up with a book before bedtime will forever warm my heart. I am so looking forward to meeting you and your lovely kiddos and to all the fun memories we’ll make together! Mahalo nui loa!

Hi! My name is Brenda and I am from Minnesota, USA.  After college, I moved to Hawaii as a governess with extensive experience as both live- in and live- out nanny and even travelling internationally! I love Hawaii and have made it my home. I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person! For many years, I have worked in pediatrics and have also gained experience in the medical field. I am an artist and a musician–singing and playing keyboard! Some of my hobbies include being in nature, swimming, hiking, canoeing and sightseeing. I have extensive experience as both live- in and live- out nanny. I simply love children and enjoy caring for them!

Aloha kākou! My name is Heather Kāne-Mahiʻai. Please allow me to share a brief description about myself and my values.

In my culture, ʻohana (family) traditionally includes our immediate family and extends further into our surrounding community. Therefore, it has always been a personal value to care for my community, including its members and its visitors. From youth, I have been committed to caring for everyone, especially our keiki (children). I wholeheartedly believe our keiki our the furture. For this reason, nurturning healthy children within a healthy community is my passion.

Above all, I am family-oriented. I grew up in a fairly large family. I am amongst the oldest of eleven children (specifically, the third-born). So, I have been around children most of my life. At an early age, I learned the common basics of child rearing (i.e. feeding, diapering, soothing, etc.). By sixteen, I was entrusted the responsibility of caring for family members’ and neighbors’ children independently (including infants and toddlers). In high school, I volunteered as a tutor at a Native Hawaiian charter school for about a year. As a tutor, I supervised 5-8 students (ranging from PreK-5th grade) and assisted them with math and reading homework. After high school, I pursued a degree in Creative Writing with the aspiration of building a creative arts center for children and families in my hometown. And in recent years, I have been working in Human/Social Services. For about four years, I worked as a Family Support Worker and Child Development Specialist. I worked closely with children. In these roles, I provided parenting education and facilitated developmentally appropriate parent-child activities to help nurture positive parent-child interactions and strengthen families. Today, I am a graduate student at Chaminade University of Honolulu pursuing my Masters’ in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. After completing my program, I intend to continue my work with children and families because ultimately, constructing a safe haven for children still remains my definitive goal. While on my current academic journey, I am learning and growing in every environment. So, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with your children. Please know that safety is also my primary concern. So, I will ensure your keiki are provided a safe and trusting environment.

Aloha kakou! My name is Nalani, I’m in my early 30’s, and I was born and raised here on the island of Oahu. In 2018 I earned my B.A. degree in psychology and in 2020 I completed the national emergency medical response course to become an EMT, so I am comfortable and confident in emergency situations. I also decided to continue my education by studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with online classes. I currently work as a behavioral specialist for children with autism in schools as well as homes. Currently I am working in a preschool but have worked with children from ages 3 all the way to 19.  

   Coming from a big family, childcare has been a natural part of my life. From the age of 12 I have been babysitting my nieces, nephews, cousins, hanai family, friends, and neighbors. It has been such a joy to watch them grow, learn, and create lasting memories together! In my free time I love to enjoy nature. From the mountains to the ocean, there is always something fun to do! I would love to show you my 10 minute waterfall hike! Or maybe planting kalo (taro) at my cousin’s farm. Then there is the ocean! Growing up, we were always at the beach; surfing, snorkeling, fishing, diving, and more. As an adult, at least twice a week I swim with friends and family to flat island in Kailua. I would love to share these experiences with your family as well.

Aloha! My name is Kristen. I work with children because I love their energy/heart. They’re so free and curious about what the world has to offer. I too enjoy exploring the world and all its many opportunities for adventure. The mutual desire keiki and I share of living life to the fullest is what tends to invite children into feeling comfortable with me. I love being a mentor to keiki and leading as an example that you can be anything you want as long as you work hard and believe in yourself. Not only am I a nanny, but I’m a teacher as well! I worked at the Montessori school of Maui as the lead after-school teacher for two years. I also created and lead curriculum that taught children ages 3-6 about social skills and self expression through art. I loved every second of it. Since moving from Maui to Oahu, I currently work at a Preschool alongside another teacher, preparing 4-5 year olds for Kindergarten! When nannying, one of my favorite activities to do with kids is taking them to the beach. I grew up on Maui so I learned how to swim at a young age. I had swimming lessons, yet playing at the beach every week has been my main teacher at learning how to be confident in the water. I can dive, tread water, and swim in strong currents very well. If your child LOVES water, art or fort building I’m definitely the nanny for you! Movie nights, hide-n-go seek and nerf gun fights have been my specialty as well, so whatever they’re into, we’ll have fun! I’ve nannied professionally for 6 years, going on 7. As a young teen, I started volunteering in church to help with the various children’s ministry classes (helping keiki ages 2-8). Once I became of age, I started nannying professionally and have loved it since the start! I’m currently working on my CDA credential and enrolling in courses to continue educating myself on child care— you can never learn too much!

Aloha! My name is Kamaile and I am in my twenties. I recently graduated with my Bachelors of  Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Once I start working my full time nursing job I want to do Pediatric nursing. I was born on the island of Kauai and have also lived in Arizona for 7 years. I have been living on Oahu for about 10 years now. I am a mix of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Portuguese, Filipino, Spanish, Scottish, French, Irish, German, and Chinese. I come from a big family with a total number of 14 siblings that include my half, step, and full siblings. I play a huge role in helping to raise my younger siblings and nieces and nephews. I love being that person to offer them love, guidance, and support. I have always enjoyed spending time with children and helping to foster their growth and development. Over my many years of babysitting, people would describe me as an easy going, enthusiastic, optimistic, trustworthy, and responsible adult. While babysitting I like to encourage children to safely explore their environments, while also creating a nurturing and uplifting space. In my free time I enjoy surfing, hiking, and hanging with friends and family. During my high school years I was on the sailing team and I also got my scuba license during that time as well. I’m very passionate about exploring the natural beauty of this earth and spending time outdoors. I’m looking forward to meeting your family and can’t wait for the experiences we will share together! Mahalo!

Hello! I am Ella. I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years. I started when I was 15 babysitting for my younger sister. After that I worked locally in my town with families and with my local dance school and babysat a full range of children of all ages. I absolutely adore children and believe they are the best thing on this earth. I will be finishing my graduate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine with a focus in family practice. My goal is to treat whole families including children because acupuncture, Chinese medicine and massage therapy are all very beneficial to children but often overlooked. Helping children by relieving any physical or mental pain they have is my goal in life. I look forward to meeting you and caring for your precious children!

Hi everyone! I’m Maddie! I’m in my twenties and I recently graduated from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Human Science and a minor in Psychology. I began babysitting for families in Washington, D.C. in 2019 and since then have made many great relationships with families. Unfortunately, moving to Hawaii meant saying goodbye to them but I am so excited to be here! I was born and raised in Massachusetts and moved to Hawaii only a few weeks ago- I already love it here! I have watched children of all ages (4 months- 14 years old) and have cared for up to 4 children at once. During my time babysitting I love playing sports, doing arts and crafts, cooking/baking and other fun activities with the kids. Most of the time I leave it to their imagination to help plan out what activities we should get involved with. This past summer I worked as a Behavioral Specialist at a school specifically designed for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities with ages ranging from 10-18 years old. I absolutely loved my job and all the relationships I built with the kids. It made me realize that I want to pursue a career in clinical or school psychology with a specific focus on children! Kids have so much joy and love to offer which is why I love working with them. Their imagination and excitement for the world is incomparable. While I’m in Hawaii I’m volunteering for the RYSE Youth Homeless Shelter as a research assistant. I’m thrilled to see what O’ahu has to offer for me and I cannot wait to meet you all! I look forward to making lasting memories with your kids during their time in Hawaii!

Aloha! My name is Michelle McKinney and I am in my forties. I live in Waikiki and find it very convenient to be so close to the hotels for childcare. I am originally from Seattle, Washington but I came to Hawaii for college and it stole my heart. I have always had a love and passion for children and I recently decided to make childcare my full time job. I have babysat since I was 15 years old and worked as a camp counselor for 3 years. I also have been volunteering with Sunday school at my church for the last 5+ years. I have been promoted to lead Aloha Sitters group childcare events where I direct activities, supervise sitters, and create a loving, stimulating, and organized environment for the kids in our care. As a Lead I take charge of events with anywhere from 2-30 children in my care, as well as my team of Support Sitters. I handle the supplies and paperwork,  and follow an educational curriculum keeping the children engaged & entertained for the 1-3 day events. I am comfortable with kids of all ages. I take the responsibility of childcare and safety very seriously and understand the responsibility bestowed upon me. I am patient, loving, responsible and reliable. I look forward to working with you!

Aloha! My name is Stella Gefrom and I am currently a student at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. I plan on earning my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and I currently have a Certified Nursing Assistant license and have been working as a CNA at an assisted living facility for the past year. I have been babysitting and nannying all ages of kids since I was 13, and when I become a registered nurse, I hope to work in the PICU or the NICU caring for children. I have experience working with special needs children at a school for autistic kids. I also dance, play piano, crochet, cook, and bake. I grew up in San Diego, California, so I am very comfortable around the ocean, and I have lots of experience with water safety. I would love to watch your little ones and I am very excited to meet your family! Mahalo!

Aloha nui loa!
My name is RobinLang, born in Hollywood, raised in California most my life. After multiple trips to the Hawaiian islands, I gladly settled here.
I attended Glendale College and the University of Salzburg in language studies. Later I worked as a Para Educator Professional for twelve years in the Special Ed department K-12 grades and obtained certifications in The Autism Spectrum, No Child Left Behind, Behavioral Strategies, and State of Hawaii Caretaking. For thirteen years I studied voice and have sung live locally. I’m a people person, love kids and painting where my work has been featured in Fine Arts America. Currently I’m employed as a substitute teacher in private schools in Honolulu Pre-K through 6th grade. I love Hawaiian culture, history and the people. I’ve recently become a Tutu = grandma in Hawaiian. Living in Waikiki is perfect where public transportation is readily available and I stay in shape with lots of walking. This is “home”.

Hello, my name is Gina Sourelos and I hold a dual master degree in special education and general education. I am currently a special education teacher at an elementary school in Kapolei. I have over 6 years of experience, working with students of all ages and abilities. Alongside being a teacher, I have professionally tutored, as well as provided childcare services. I have experience taking care of children as young as 6 months old and as old as 8th grade. Along with being a professional, I am an older sister of 3 siblings. I understand how important it is to provide a safe and loving environment. Although I am a full time educator, I also babysit weekly as well as volunteer on a regular basis. My most special volunteering experience is with the Special Olympics. Helping students learn, grow and enjoy the little things in life is a passion of mine. As a resident of Hawaii, I love being around water and enjoying the outdoors. I grew up on a swim team and enjoy swimming for fun on a weekly basis. I love being in the sunshine, playing games and going on hikes! I am a very energetic and patient person. That being said, I can easily go with the flow and adjust to ensure each child is having a fun time! Since I have only resided in Hawaii for 2 years, I find myself in awe of the natural beauty and wanting to explore! I look forward to making unforgettable memories with you and your loved ones!