I am a university graduate who loves spending time with all sorts of kids. I have had several jobs working with kids, including private childcare provider (nanny/babysitter), English teacher, recreational programming leader, dance teacher, and camp counsellor. I love to be active by running, swimming, biking, playing sports, doing yoga, and dancing, I also have a passion for outdoor adventure, which I pursue through activities such as canoeing, hiking, and camping whenever I have the opportunity. I love to learn - through reading, writing, and learning languages, as well as exploring whatever environment I find myself in and connecting with all sorts of people.
- 4 summers working at an overnight YMCA camp, responsible for kids age 6 to 15. Included lifeguarding, leading remote wilderness camping trips, planning and leading creative activities, and organizing the Musical Theatre program
- 3. 5 years of continuous childcare provided for 3 families in Montreal while studying at university, children aged between 3 months and 10 years, included multiple overnight stays. Later I lived abroad for 5 weeks with one family while they transitioned to living in a new country.
- 6 months of childminding and toddler/school age programming at local YMCA centre
- 1 year teaching English as a second language in a public high school in Colombia.
- Additional volunteer and occasional childcare jobs.
Additional Experiences/Qualifications:
My first language is English but I am able to speak French and Spanish as well.
I graduated from Concordia University with an Honours B. A. in History.