Hello.
My name is Laura and I am very excited to join NannyServices in hopes of finding an incredible family to help out. I love spending time with children and coming up with fun and creative activities for us to do. A little about myself; I am 28 and I moved to Vancouver six years ago from Ontario. My hobbies include cooking, macrame, reading, writing, gardening, swimming, hiking, and camping (almost anything to do with the beautiful BC outdoors). I love exploring and learning about the natural world, especially in our own backyards. My passions mostly revolve around counselling, mental health and wellness, and gardening. I don't smoke, and I am looking for a live-out nanny position. As I am a student, I am currently searching for a part-time position. I am open to overnights, part-time/ temporary and light cleaning/ cooking. I do have experience caring for children with ASD and ADHD.
For my work with children, I have one year's experience as a Preschool Teacher for ages 1-5. Care included meal prep/ serving, teaching (science, math, french, games), outdoor recess, cooking, nap time, diaper changing and. potty training. I also worked as a supply teacher and ages ranged from preschool to grade 3. Care included recess overseeing, field trips, teaching basic skills, lunch time care, cleaning, art & activities.
In high school, I volunteered with Big Brother Big Sister Canada, where I created fun and exciting activities for children ranging from age 4-12, as well as volunteering in a Developmentally delayed classroom. I do have experience caring for children with ASD and ADHD. I have also been a babysitter for over 10 years, including overnights, cooking dinner, outdoor time, playtime, art & activities.
Other work experience includes: retail, administrative, gardening/farming, women's support worker, meal prep, serving, event planning.
Additional skill/ duty can be trip organizing as I plan all of my friends and I's vacations/ trips.
Additional Experiences/Qualifications:
Babysitting/ Nanny Experience
Front-Line Work Experience
Trauma-Informed Therapy Training
Nature-Based Therapy Training
Feminist- Narrative Counselling Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Diploma of Counselling
Current Master's of Counselling student
First Aid- CPR
Beginner level French
First Year ASL
Management experience
Event Planning Experience
Vancouver College of Counselling Training
Diploma of Professional Counselling
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology B. A
Minor in Neuroscience and Mental Health