Nanny in Ottawa, Ontario

Jessica's approach to care-giving prioritizes the self-discovery and the self-discipline of the youth for whom she is providing care. She believes that care-giving is about supporting the needs of the family and encouraging the family to enjoy the ways that each family member influences one another's identity as well as the emergence of a family identity. Moreover, Jessica supports the authoritative parenting style, and from her role as a nanny, she shares wellness coaching with the youth in her care in order to support their maturation. She sees the cultivation of self-discipline as a measure of wellness, which starts in one's early years and has a strong influence upon one's hobbies, vocation, success, and overall happiness. With a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and Spirituality, Jessica specializes in providing teachings about mindfulness, Eco-consciousness, and interconnectedness in her wellness coaching. Her four years of experience in care-giving for youth, five years of experience in teaching yoga, and one year of experience in teaching ESL abroad have integrated into a pedagogical approach that challenges the intellect while celebrating human diversity and community symbiosis. When sharing life lessons with youth, Jessica appreciates how mutual respect is at the heart of the wisdom that each of us has to offer in our daily experiences and in our interactions with one another. In sum, she loves learning from the youth and the young at heart with whom she works as much as loves teaching them!