Nanny in Cambridge, Ontario

Hello Families! My name is Joanna, I am a recent Brock University graduate with an Honours degree in Child and Youth Studies. I am passionate and dedicated about providing care and support to children, youth and families. I have extensive knowledge and practical experience working with children and youth, across a number of different environments. I am currently looking for summer employment to further my knowledge and experience with children, youth and families. I am a friendly, trusting and caring individual that would love to be a part of your family to provide assistance and a stimulating environment for children and youth I have several years of experience caring for children and youth. From age 13, I obtained my babysitting license and was watching multiple children after school. Recently, I have cared for children in a number of educational and social service environments. Including the following: Special Needs Activity Program �Advocate and support the abilities of children and youth with a variety of developmental, emotional, behavioral and physical challenges. �Met weekly with multiple special needs children and youth �Organized various activities to facilitate coordination of body movements �Coordinated activities with groups of children and youth to encourage positive and cooperative play �Utilized �buddy� pedagogy to promote particular actions and behaviors during activities �Encouraged language skills and management by practicing responsive and reciprocal communication �Evaluated and recorded weekly progress of child`s motor skills and developmental abilities. Guys for Change Youth Program �Collaborated with the Bethesda House child and youth worker to develop and facilitate the five- week Guys for Change summer program for male youth who have been exposed to various violence and abuse within their homes. �Assisted in the development of weekly learning workshops and activities, created to encourage male youth to foster positive behaviors and perceptions about the masculine identity. �Assisted women and children staying at the Bethesda Shelter with finding clothing and other household necessities. Glynn A Green Public Elementary School �Enhanced teaching and communication skills by providing educational assistance to students in classroom settings �Collaborated with teacher to facilitate daily lesson plans �Coordinated and instructed gym exercises and activities �Worked individually with specific students with learning disabilities by providing educational assistance and support with daily lesson plans and activities Gandatsetiagon Public Elementary School �Assisted teacher and students in primary classroom, by providing additional help with daily tasks and assignments within classroom �Organized various classroom activities for students to encourage active learning and participation �Provided help with Grade Three Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) testing �Scribed for select students throughout EQAO testing