Allyson
Babysitter in Edinburgh
Female Member since Oct 2025 Last Updated Oct 2025 Last Login 30 Oct 2025
My Summary
About Me
I’m an American from Oregon, now living in Edinburgh while studying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and young people. Before moving to Scotland, I studied in Southern California, where I developed a passion for understanding how thoughts and emotions shape behavior.
Outside my studies, I’m building a photography portfolio inspired by Edinburgh’s light, history, and landscapes. I love exploring the city and the surrounding countryside — always looking for new perspectives through both learning and creativity.
My Experience
I'm passionate about supporting families and helping children grow and learn. I have a college degree in psychology and five years of experience as a nanny with a wide variety of families with various needs and family cultures. Before nannying, I worked as a volunteer director and outreach coordinator for a couple of local children's theaters. These roles taught me how to foster creativity while maintaining order and calm. I've spent the past year working as an ABA therapist for children with Autism. This role has provided me with over 40 hours of child development and behavioral intervention training. I often hear from families that they bring a calm, yet uplifting presence into the home. I focus on activities that engage kids’ creativity, physical movement, and imaginative thinking. Some examples of activities I’ve done with kids include creating adventure journals, building forts and pretending to camp, and designing a homemade “dollhouse” using cardboard boxes. I have 12 hour first aid and CPR certification and am up to date on my PVG checks. I can provide excellent references. I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children, and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with your family.
My Qualifications
I have over 5 years of nanny experience, a bachelor’s in psychology, 12 hours of CPR and First Aid, PVG Check up to date
My Availability
My availability fluctuates a little bit each week but I am consistently available all day Monday, Friday, and Saturday. I’m usually free Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes |
| After School | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Evening | yes | no | no | no | yes | yes | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 29/10/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £14.00 per hour
£15.00 hr
My Documents
- International Passport (added 29/10/2025)
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