Nanny in Guelph, Ontario

Experienced and eager University Student with more than 6 years of childcare experience working with children ages 0 – 16 in a variety of settings, seeking a position that will fully utilize a multitude of skills and strengths. QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS ⇒Bi-lingual with fluency in English and French ⇒Possess excellent child care and interpersonal skills ⇒Works well with a wide range of personality types and understands the requirements of special needs children, such as those with learning disabilities, mental challenges and physical impairments. ⇒Three years experience in the field of child instruction ⇒Over six years of child care experience including overnight childcare ⇒Is outgoing, energetic, and creative MUSIC INSTRUCTOR (2011 – present) ⇒Instructing guitar, vocals, piano and ukulele ⇒Working with students ages 5-17 ⇒Building relationships with students ⇒Meeting the varying needs and styles of students ⇒Gaining experience working with special needs students ⇒Creating and Implementing curriculum ⇒Encouraging growth and progress ⇒Recognizing and developing the passion of each student INSTRUCTOR AND STAY-OVER COUNCILER (Muskoka Woods Sports Resort 2011/201...) ⇒Staff member for two consecutive summers ⇒Extensive training in child protection and safety ⇒Instructing children in an array of skills: guitar, ukulele, song writing, song recording and radio broadcasting ⇒Responsible for the care and safety of both large and small groups of children of differing age ranges ⇒Overnight counselor in charge of a full cabin (8-12) girls ⇒Meeting the emotion and physical needs of children ⇒Organizing and leading games and other planed activities ⇒Effectively handle conflict resolution between children when discord arises YOUTH LEADER (2010-20...) ⇒Leader at a once weekly Jr. High Youth Group ⇒Plan to Protect Training ⇒Leading and coordinating weekend-long overnight camping trips ⇒Creating and leading group activities and games ⇒Teaching curriculum ⇒Building relationships and fostering the social skills of the students ⇒Teaching and acting as mediator for conflict resolution ⇒Addressing disciplinary problems and creating action plans with parents ⇒Creating a safe and accepting environment for students Summer Childcare provider (2008) ⇒Full time childcare of three children ages 6-11 ⇒Eight hour days, five days a week ⇒Meal preparation and light housework ⇒Planning activities and maintaining an entertaining yet productive schedule ⇒Utilizing time management and conflict resolution ⇒Encouraging use of imagination and creative play ⇒Promoting cognitive development and social skills