Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a teacher, qualified to teach at the Primary/Junior level. I also have my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and think that both of these degrees contribute to nannying and being in the child care profession. I love working with children, seeing them grow and fostering their learning. I enjoy sports, especially soccer, reading and scrapbooking. I look forward to hearing from you! Summer Student and Supply Staff July 2012- Present Immanuel Childcare Centre, Scarborough, ON ? Relating to children in a group and one-on-one in an inquiry, play-based environment ? Fostering an educational environment that was developmentally appropriate for the children Tutor October-December 2014 Pickering Christian School, Ajax, ON ? Able to convey ideas and educational concepts clearly to student allowing him to succeed ? Sensitive to student’s needs and motivated the student Practicum in a Grade Two Class October 2014-December 2014 Pickering Christian School, Ajax, ON ? Applied a variety of conflict management strategies in the class and in small group situations ? Integrated technological devices, such as the Smartboard and computer, into lessons and compiled resources to create a digital literacy unit Soccer Coach for a U7 and U10 Girls Teams Summer 2013 & Summer 2014 Pickering Soccer Club, Pickering, ON ? Coached a group of girls with enthusiasm and commitment to each player ? Adapted soccer drills to suit the individual needs of each player Camp Director and Summer Intern Summer 2012 and Summer 2014 Grace Christian Reformed Church of Scarborough, Scarborough, ON ? Directed a successful children’s camp where campers participated in interactive activities ? Positively contributed to a group setting and planning committees ? Organized a summer day event to develop a community amongst youth Elementary School Room Volunteer January 2014- April 2014 McMaster Children’s Hospital ? Engaged students of all ages in a variety of learning activities, while being sensitive to external factors that would effect their learning ? Demonstrated initiative in recommending new learning strategies to supervisor Youth Bible Study Teacher and Breakfast Club Assistant October 2011- April 2014 Westside Baptist Church, Hamilton, ON ? Created an open learning community where youth felt respected and safe ? Planned lessons and discussions bi-weekly on various topics Observational Practicum in a Kindergarten Class September 2013 – December 2013 Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School, Ancaster, ON ? Professional dealt with various issues in a positive manner, such as conflict amongst students ? Interacted with students with various learning styles and created educational activities based on these learning style Camp Director Summer 2011 Bridletowne Park Church, Scarborough, ON ? Worked under minimal supervision to successfully directed a seven week day camp ? Developed a program that facilitated growth and development in campers’ lives Summer Intern Summer 2010 Youth Unlimited DOXA, Toronto, ON ? Collaboratively prepared a camp for First Nation children with a team of 20 individuals ? Enjoyed new experiences working in with a multicultural team in a new environment