Nanny in Toronto, Ontario

I recently graduated from the University of Toronto\'s teachers college. I have extensive teaching experience with children between 4 and 11 years old. I have many years of babysitting, I have worked at a summer residential camp and coached several summer seasons of girls soccer teams. I love working with children and youth and have a lot of energy and enthusiasm when interacting with them! I really enjoy playing sports and being outdoors! I also have 4 cats and walk 2 dogs so I love animals as well! Teaching Experience________________________________________________ Winter 2012 Teacher Candidate, Grade 4 Seneca Hill Public School, TDSB • Designed and taught engaging and interactive lessons covering social studies, language, math, drama, physical education and art curriculum • Provided differentiated instruction for those with special needs including English Language Learners • Utilized consistent classroom management strategies that were effective and applied fairly to every student • Implemented and led two environmental initiatives at the school: FLAP and a vermicomposting system Fall 2012 Teacher Candidate, JK/SK Kindergarten William Burgess Public School, TDSB • designed and taught engaging lessons that covered kindergarten curriculum including math, science, art, social development and language • worked strategically with students one-on-one to provide them with extra assistance during activity time • utilized consistent classroom management strategies that were effective and applied fairly to every student • ensured that lessons included the use of manipulatives and vocabulary development in order for all students to comprehend instruction Oct. 2012 – Jan. 2013 Teacher Candidate, Kindergarten Observation Visits Ionview Public School, TDSB • observe children in a play-based kindergarten setting • developed a documentation panel on student growth • assisted ECE with classroom setup Volunteer Experience________________________________________________ May 2013-June 2013 Volunteer, World Corps Kenya Kajiado Rehabilitation and Education Centre – Kenya, Africa • responsible for the library and led activities during school breaks • mentor and support young Maasai girls who have undergone traumatic life experiences such as early childhood marriage and female genital mutilation • led physical exercise sessions with the girls • assisted with homework in the evening including math, social studies, English • prepared learning documents and posters for classes Fall 2011 Volunteer, Grade 4/5 Regent Park/Duke of York Public School • observed the teacher facilitating lessons and actively helped and guided students while they were completing tasks • led a read aloud about World War 2 with a small group of students • guided a nutrition activity with a small group of students Summer 2003-200... Assistant Soccer Coach, 14 years old and under East York Soccer Club • Coached three different teams of girls over the span of three summers • Designed practices and warm ups for the team • Taught basic soccer skills • Consistently communicated with parents and players with regards to games, practices, issues/concerns on a consistent basis Work Experience___________________________________________________ Summer 2010 Day Camp Specialist, 4-12 years old YMCA Camp Wanakita • Operated the day camp 5 days a week • Trained counsellours every week • Prepared schedules and programs for staff and campers • Communicated daily with parents/guardians • Participated in canoeing, kayaking, swimming, sports, arts/crafts • Assisted in planning and initiating camp-wide theme days