About me

I am enthusiastic and nurturing, with a strong background in caring for children and a passion for fostering creativity. As the eldest of three sisters, I have always been surrounded by children, which has given me valuable insights into their needs and interests. As an artist, I have spent significant time volunteering and teaching art classes, where I discovered my gift for working with kids. My approach is centered on creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment where children can express themselves freely. I believe in the importance of balancing creativity with emotional well-being, ensuring that each child feels valued and understood. My background in the arts allows me to engage children in creative activities that stimulate their imagination. Parents can rest assured that their children will receive attentive care in a nurturing environment that promotes creativity, emotional well-being, and personal growth.


References for Claudia

I have known Claudia for over 2 years. We met in India, working on a charity project involving a lot of children as well. She is absolutely amazing. She was doing fantastic work, creating projects with children( painting, pottery, yoga etc.). She is an extremely honest and very reliable person. I have absolutely no safeguarding concerns about her. Claudia is very peaceful, a calm person and children love her.
Tanja C
I've known Claudia since last year when we went to India and joined Claudia for a class she was running. She was running art and crafts activities, including with clay. Claudia has looked after my daughter from the age of 7. Claudia is a very happy person, good with children and my daughter loved her. She was very organised, talks very well to children (great communication skills) and is always smiling. So the kids always want to go back to her. I would certainly recommend her for babysitting.
Alagumeenal (Meena) A
Languages:
English and Spanish
Occupation:
Teacher and Artist
Special Skills:
After a successful career in the corporate world, I've embraced my creative side, exploring various artistic mediums including painting, pottery, and healing arts. My journey has led me to establish an online art shop on Redbubble (HeArtC888), where I share my creations aiming to inspire and uplift others, drawing from my personal experiences and spiritual growth. A transformative long stay in India deepened my spiritual practice through seva (selfless service) and scriptural studies under the guidance of Amma, the renowned hugging saint. This experience profoundly influenced my artistic approach and life philosophy. My passion for teaching art deepened, particularly to children. Leading pottery classes for kids and art workshops for adults revealed my natural gift for nurturing creativity in others. This newfound calling brings me immense joy, and I am eager to continue sharing my knowledge and inspiring others through teaching and kid sitting.
Youngest child cared for in sole charge (months):
12
Employment:
Amritapuri Ashram, Amritapuri Ashram, The Toronto Dominion Bank
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration at American University
Associate's Degree in Computer Science at York University