Hello. My name is Leslie. I have just graduated from my undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph and am relocating to Victoria for Fall and Winter 2021. I grew up working at summer camps and coaching ski racing, and have most recently worked as an educational assistant and wilderness instructor for a outdoor education private school in Ontario. I am most passionate about the outdoors, travelling, and my family and friends. Skiing, hiking, reading, and card games are some of my favourite pastimes. I am very close with my family and understand the importance of those relationships in a child's development. I am looking for a family that is seeking full-time help with their children while I am in Victoria from September to December. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Childcare and education are some of my biggest interests. I grew up working at a YMCA summer camp for four years in various childcare roles. Additionally, I have coached ski racing for three seasons and spent 2019 in Guelph working at an afterschool program for school-aged children. Most recently, I have spent the past seven months working as an educational assistant and wilderness instructor for a private school in Ontario, where I have cared for and taught children between the ages of four and fourteen. I have worked as a lifeguard for many years and am up to date with all of my first-aid certifications, so I prioritize safety as one of the most important parts of childcare. Having worked in various jobs with youth, I understand the value of meeting the social, emotional, and physical needs of young children and teenagers. I think it is important to encourage fun, and to intentionally have time to help children grow into confident, compassionate, people.

I have recently graduated from my bachelor's degree at the University of Guelph in International Development - environment stream, with a certificate in business. I am certified in Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED skills, as well as my National Lifeguard certification.