I have been actively working with children for fourteen years since the day I turned twelve and could take my babysitting course. For the past year, I have been doing nannying for three different families in Victoria with children ages 6 months - 4 years old. I have experience working one on one with numerous neurodiverse children in preschool, after school and home settings.
Additionally, I have five years of experience in creating and facilitating children's programming in both Winnipeg, MB and Victoria, BC. My focus has been with children under 12 on developing their literacy skills, love of music and general learning. I take pride in making my programs and care as inclusive and interactive as possible. I have also worked with children with disabilities, having worked closely while providing respite care for a six-year-old girl on the autism spectrum.
I am passionate about providing fun, silly, musical, inclusive, and outdoor activities for kids and hope to have as much fun as they do along the way.
Nanny, Child-minder and Babysitter for local families
Victoria, BC and Winnipeg MB May 2008 – Present
Ensured safety and care of children at all times
Organized and participated in activities with children of a variety of ages and abilities
Supervision of and conducting homeschooling for numerous families
Preparation of nutritious meals with an awareness of potential food allergies
Summer Reading Club Assistant
Greater Victoria Public Library, Juan de Fuca Branch
May 2019 - Aug 2019
- Enrolled and provided excellent customer service to over 1500 children ages 0-12 in Summer Reading Club program
-Delivered and adapted preschool and school age literacy programming on various themes
Frontier College literacy intern
- running nursery, school age and youth literacy programs for three years
Direct Support Worker
Manitoba Government May 2018 - May 2019
- Supporting six year old child within the autism spectrum with one on one support
- Facilitating inclusive programming for diverse abilities to build positive relationship
-Provided day-to-day direct support to individuals
Ed-UKE-ator
Ukulele Kids
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
- Facilitated engaging musical programming for group of over fifteen Grade 1-3 children
- Planned weekly lesson plans
Cabin Leader with Camp Aurora
Rainbow Resource Centre August 2018
- Created a safer space for LGBTQ2IA&* youth age 14-18 throughout four day camp experience
- Facilitated inclusive programming for diverse gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities
Additional Experiences/Qualifications:
$22 for one child, $25 for two (willing to discuss)
Biology degree
Focused studies in Disability Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and Environmental Studies