first circle lexington

I love doing yoga with kids! It hits so many different learning domains, including physical, emotional, and language development. I feel I am very good at recognizing when a child might need extra support, and can help guide them with empathy.

I live in Burlington with my husband and my son Will. I love to walk and practice yoga.

I am a First Circle Lexington graduate and have many happy memories of playing on the playground! I love watching kids grow and meet their milestones throughout the years. I hope to give the children a good role model—someone they can look up to.

I’ve been working with children since 2018, mostly at an afterschool program where I planned activities and helped them with their homework.

I live in Lexington with my mom, dad, and sister. For fun, I play a lot of video games, I love playing sports, and I love taking care of my lawn.

My favorite thing about working with kids is watching them learn through their play. I’m excited to bring my goofy self to the classroom! I hope to give the children lots of laughs and be someone they can feel comfortable going to if they need help.

I have worked in the mental health field as a residential counselor and a therapeutic mentor, working with children with all sorts of different needs, teaching them healthy emotional regulation and coping skills.

I’m originally from California. Now I live in Medford with my partner and our cat Jiji. I love playing video games and board games, and even creating my own games. I love to read, crochet, and play with my cat.

My favorite thing about working with young children is that, as much as they can learn from me, I get to learn so much from them, too. I am constantly gaining new knowledge and growing as an individual when working with children. In the classroom, I provide kindness, understanding, and empathy. I want to be sure that anyone feels comfortable talking with me because communication is so important! I always aim to give children a safe space where they all feel valued and respected. I strive to bring the absolute best experiences to the children I have the privilege of working with.

I have been working with children since 2021, as camp counselor in the Life Time Kid’s Department in Burlington, Mass., where I prepared and implemented fun and educational S.T.E.A.M activities for campers, chaperoned field trips, and brought the children swimming. I volunteered in preschool classrooms with AmeriCorps, implementing Jumpstart programming and directly assisting in classroom procedures. I have been here at First Circle since September 2024, and am now also working on my M.Ed. through Merrimack College, getting valuable hands-on experience in public school settings.

I live in Tewksbury with my dog, Milo, and my cat, Mozie. I love to play piano, rollerblade, and do crafty projects in my free time.

I’m a big family person. I’m the oldest of eight and I have 10 cousins!

I love watching the kids grow and seeing how they evolve over time, learning new things and skills, and I love knowing I’ve been able to help them achieve their goals! I can easily adapt to any age group and always try to come in with a smile and a nurturing presence.

When I’m not at work, I love hanging out with my friends, going to the movies and the mall.

I’ve always enjoyed caring for young children. Helping care for my younger siblings and cousins sparked my interest in early childhood education and showed me how rewarding it is to watch children reach new milestones, explore the world around them, and grow in confidence.

One of my favorite parts of working with young children is building trusting relationships with them. I love seeing babies get excited when they recognize me, and children come running over to say hello. Those precious moments remind me how important it is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, loved, and supported.

I’m currently studying diagnostic medical sonography while continuing my work in early childhood education. I enjoy bringing creativity into the classroom through music, movement, arts and crafts, and sensory experiences. As someone who is bilingual, I also love introducing children to new songs, sounds, and vocabulary while helping build strong relationships with families from different backgrounds.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy scrapbooking, spending time with my family, and staying active. My favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and one thing that always makes me smile is seeing children laugh—or witnessing a stranger’s unexpected act of kindness. I look forward to getting to know the children, families, and my new teammates at First Circle.