My name Is Tess and I am a 23 year old graduate from Concordia University in Montreal. I love children and have worked with them all my adult life doing various jobs including camp counsellor and swim instructor for group and private lessons. I have also babysat multiple different children when I was in High School. I am an energetic person who loves to play and joke around, I believe that developing trust and a good relationship with children as well as families plays an important role in a child's wellbeing. Some personal information about me is that I love the outdoors and doing activities like hiking and camping. I also enjoy swimming and reading as well and feel that play and education are the most important parts of childhood. I have experience teaching children swimming as young as 3 months old, which can be very difficult but VERY rewarding. Because of my previous work experience, I am trained to teach swimming should that be something you would like your children to incorporate into their schedules. I also have emergency and standard first aid training so your children will be very safe with me. I understand that the importance of families and parents feeling the need to trust and know the person taking care of their children, and am more than happy to speak to any potential employers over the phone or in person should you wish. Please do not hesitate to contact me or ask for references. Best, Tess

Overnight Camp Counsellor: I have watched over groups of 10 children at a time during my job as a camp counsellor in Ontario. This job was 24/h care and involved basic care such as ensuring their health and safety, as well as promoting good relationships between the campers and identifying potential bullying situations. I also was responsible for planning schedules for activities in the camp and ensuring the safety of all campers. I also participated in the Reach for the Rainbow Program which pairs counsellors with a special needs camper for up to 2 weeks to ensure they are able to participate in and enjoy the camping experience. Swim instructor (multiple institutions and cities) I have worked as a Swim Instructor to children ages 3months- 17 years teaching all skill levels including first aid and lifesaving courses. I also taught parent-toddler swim schools. I am very comfortable with children of all ages as well as communicating their progress or any issues to parents and guardians. I have also taught swimming to special needs children who are on the autism spectrum. Babysitter: When I was a young girl I started babysitting for children in my neighbourhood. I have babysat many different age groups from newborn - 10 years old. I enjoy playing games with children and am always sure to follow schedules given to me by parents.

Concordia University - Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Human Rights) National Lifeguard Certification Standard First Aid CPR-C