Hi. My name is Sophie and I am an 23-year-old student at the University of Ottawa, studying Medicine. I will be spending the summer in Hamilton, and am hoping to be of service to families in the area. I have extensive experience with children, having taught Swimming and Skating lessons to young children for over 4 years and babysat throughout my teenage years as well. I also have a 4-year-old niece that I love to spend time with. I would describe myself as caring, organized, responsible and qualified, with vast experience working alongside children of all ages. I love becoming immersed in a child's world, but I am always aware of the responsibilities that I hold as their babysitter. I also speak three languages fluently (English, French and Mandarin Chinese). Qualifications - Heart and Stroke Foundation: Basic Life Support (CPR) - Red Cross: Babysitting & Water Safety Instructor - Lifesaving Society: National Lifeguard & Lifesaving Instructor Interests and Skills - Music: I practice ukulele, guitar, piano and singing. - Athletics: I am an experienced swimmer and figure skater.

- Babysitter: I have been responsible for numerous children of various ages (including infants) from families in the West Island.   - Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor: I taught children aged six months to 12 years old elementary swimming abilities for over two years, based on both the Red Cross Program and the Olympic Way Program.   - Lifesaving Instructor: I taught teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old elementary lifesaving skills for a year.   - Skating Instructor: I teach children aged three to eight basic skating abilities at the Beaconsfield Recreational Centre.   - Camp Counselor: I animated in-water and outdoor activities for children aged five to seven.