My name is Olivia (or Olive, whichever feels right) and I am looking for part time employment in a nanny position. English is my first language, and I know some basic French. I've also dabbled in Italian. My interests include visual arts, reading & writing poetry, dance, and fashion. With younger children I love going for walks as a calm way to get some air and spend time outdoors/in nature. I love going on outings when I can, such as to get ice cream, parks, the library, beaches, etc. Building attachment through shared experiences has been very useful in my time in childcare. In the house I enjoy crafts and reading stories, as well as the occasional dance party. I grew up in a separated (and then blended) family, so I am very familiar with that dynamic, and am more than willing to work with any kind of family structure. :) I am fully vaccinated and would like to work for a family who is vaccinated as well. I will be using public transit to get to and from work, but have my Class 5 License and am comfortable driving children if you have a vehicle. I can provide a photocopy of my license as well as my drivers abstract. Rate: I put my rate as $25, but this is definitely negotiable!

Experience: I have been pretty consistently babysitting since I was 13, and I am now 24, so I would say I have 9 -10 years of non-licensed, casual experience. My experience in licensed centres began in 2019. I estimated about 5 years of marketable/more serious experience - licensed or not. For three years in high school I volunteered as an Instructors' Assistant at my dance studio, where I helped teach classes of 10 to children ages 4-12. I would assist in getting the children dressed and doing their hair before class, as well as communicating any issues with the parents. This was an amazing experience to have at such a young age. It was a major confidence booster for me in terms of getting my start in childcare & education. In 2019 I held a position as a Program Leader at a large before/after school care program that operated out of multiple schools in the Kitsilano area. There I led my “pod” of 12 Kindergarteners through various activities ranging from arts & crafts to gross motor play. The last few summers I have nannied a toddler roughly three days a week, and I still babysit occasionally for the family. I was responsible to meals, naps, and at one point had to navigate caring for a litter of puppies as well as the little boy. After moving back to the Island I joined my elementary school on-call as an EA. working with kids anywhere from preschool-grade 7 and then was hired to do after-school care with Kindergarten-Grade 1. I also worked extensively in the Early Learning Centre, which is where I discovered my passion for the younger years. This was also a position where I often worked with middle schoolers, which I greatly enjoyed. Last spring I worked with three different families in the Cowichan Valley - four children total - 9 months, 14 months, 19 months, and 4 years old. Two of the families I helped out strictly out of their homes, and the other one was an after-school-pickup situation. We often went on outings around the community or for treats after school. As we start talking more seriously about a position I can send you my official references and resume!!

Future Educational Goals: I will be attending Langara for my ECE certificate in January. It is entirely online and won't impact my work schedule. Past Education: Vancouver Island University: Completed up to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Education program at VIU. I realized that my passion is in childcare and early learning, rather than in a K-12 classroom setting. I also completed plenty Visual Arts courses. University of British Columbia Completed the first year program entitled: “Law and Society” (Social Justice, Writing, History, Anthropology, Sociology, etc) Planned a major in Psychology and a minor in Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice. I did not end up completing either of the above degrees, though I learned an unbelievable amount in regards to myself as well as my career - none of it has been irrelevant or gone unused! Shawnigan Lake School - High School: Participated in Model United Nations and rowing. Performed in Shawnigan's production of the Wizard of Oz, Leadership - "Big Sister" role in my boarding house, and co-coordinated the School's first LGBTQ Pride Week. Other: Class 5 Drivers' License Community Care First Aid certification. I am trained in CPR, infant and child resuscitation, and know how to operate an AED. I will gladly complete a criminal record check as well as provide a drivers abstract, and provide proof of my First Aid Certification.