Nanny in Waterdown, Ontario

About Me: My name is Bronwyn Widdup. I completed my Undergraduate degree at the University of Guelph, with a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Major in Child, Youth and Family Studies and a Minor in Psychology. I am also a Registered Early Childhood Educator. Currently I’m back in school pursuing a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Growing up, I was involved in many activities ranging from sports (basketball, soccer, swimming, baseball, dance) to Piano. I was also a member of Girl Guides of Canada throughout most of my childhood and as I got older my love for working with children sparked as I helped with younger groups, planning crafts and games. I have worked with children in many different capacities including at summer camps, in elementary schools, as a soccer coach. I have had the opportunity to provide child care services to numerous families as a nanny over the years and have lots of experience with children of all ages. The previous experience I have working in an environment with children has given me various opportunities for planning games and activities for small and large groups of children up to the age of 30. My passion for working with children has persisted throughout my life and is helping define my future. My natural calm and caring demeanour augmented by these varied work experiences and my educational background will make me a dependable and valuable contributor to your family. Previous Experience: Over the years I have had lots of experience working with children between my volunteering, co-op placements and my previous employment. I have volunteered in various elementary school classrooms as well as completing student placements within the school setting. I also was a volunteer coach for an accessible soccer league for children with exceptionalities which gave me lots of opportunities to work with a variety of children with different needs. I have worked as a camp counsellor and as an RECE with children between the ages of 3 to 13. These opportunities provided me with lots of practice in terms of planning daily activities for children including outdoor active play and educational programming. My past responsibilities have also included supervision of children while swimming and I am a very comfortable swimmer around children. In the summer of 2019, I was a nanny for a family with children under the age of 3. At the beginning of the pandemic, summer 2020, I had the opportunity to be a virtual summer camp counsellor in which I planned and facilitated an entirely online summer camp for children roughly 6-13. Throughout my years of guiding, I was a volunteer with the younger age groups (aged 3 - 12), which gave me lots of experience planning games and crafts for the younger girls. My experience with children with exceptionalities comes greatly from my co-op placement in a high-functioning autism classroom. In the class I worked with a group of 5 boys between the ages of 13 and 21, working on developing everyday life skills as well as basic education skills such as reading and writing. I have also had many opportunities to be a coach for younger students sports teams which greatly helped develop my leadership skills. I have experience babysitting/ nannying children of all ages (newborn to preteen) since I was around 12 years in age. Throughout the year, I supported various families with online education and helped children navigate through e-learning. Most recently, I have completed a placement with the Wellington-Catholic District School Board, shadowing a Speech Language Pathologist and delivering a literacy based intervention program to children in FDK and Grade 1. Education Description: I graduated high school in June of 2018 with honours and as an Ontario Scholar. I also completed my Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science, majoring in Child, Youth and Family Studies and Minoring in Psychology. Throughout my University experience, I have taken numerous courses regarding child education and development, behaviour strategies, and neuroscience. I am also a Registered ECE in good standing with the college. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Qualifications: - First Aid & CPR Level C Certification as of May 2021 - Anaphylactic Allergy Training as of July 2018 - Class G Driver's License (Clean Driving Record Access to my own vehicle) - Vulnerable Sector Check as of Dec 2023 How To Contact Me: Text or Email me and I will respond as soon as possible!