Nanny in Beaverton, Ontario

I am an enthusiastic recent graduate of The University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Education degree in the primary/junior division. Consistently recognized for strategic organizational skills as well as patience and leadership when working with people of all ages. I am flexible and easy going but can also be firm when needed. Student Teaching Experience: Sherwood Forest Public School, London Ontario Grade Three Create meaningful relationships with all students, other teacher candidates as well as staff to promote the type of positive learning environment where every student can be successful. Develop lesson plans that are creative as well as inclusive to the needs of all students Achievements: • Built creative lesson plans in various subjects and successfully delivered during practicum experience • Developed relationships with students to understand each students strengths and areas of need to ensure that every individual achieved academically and socially St. George Catholic School, London Ontario Grade Six Build meaningful relationships with students and staff in order to promote a positive learning environment where every student can be successful. Develop creative lesson plans in various topics that are inclusive to the needs of all students and follow curriculum guidelines. Achievements: • Created interactive lessons the foster learning understanding of various subjects. For example: used various manipulatives (linking cubes, pattern blocks, etc.) to enhance students understanding of decimals, ratios and percentages. • Worked alongside associate teacher as well as education assistants to ensure that every student received the best opportunity for success • Provided one-on-one support for students who struggled with various topics Community Service Volunteer Teacher – Thorah Central Public School - Beaverton September 2012 – Present Provide teacher support from Kindergarten and Grades 2/3 Achievements: • Currently assisting with classroom management, field trips, and special events. • Working closely with one student with severe learning disabilities to help him succeed. Volunteer Teacher – Terry Fox P.S Toronto May – June 2012 Provide teacher support for Grade 1 Achievements: • Assisted with classroom management, field trips and attended PLC meetings • Taught various lessons including language, art and mathematics Community Service Learning – Outreach 360, Monti Cristi Dominican Republic May 2012 Manage six to ten non-English speaking grade two students while enhancing their understanding of the English language. Provide engaging and interactive lessons that provide the best possible environment for English language development Achievements: • Developed a lesson plan for the students that the director indicated was one of the best she had seen. Work Experience Shadow Ridge Equestrian Center July 2011-August 2011 Co-Head Councilor Assist campers, aged 12 – 16, in learning the fundamentals of equestrian care and activities. Work closely with them to develop their equestrian skills that include walk, trot, canter and ultimately jumping. Supervise campers to ensure a safe and fun camp environment. Achievements • Demonstrated superior leadership skills: • While working with my team of councilors I delegated tasks in order to ensure that we covered all key learning in the lesson for a particular day. My Co-Head councilor and I worked effectively together and separately to give each camper the attention they needed. • Demonstrated effective teaching abilities and techniques: • I had consistent success when working with novice campers to help them overcome their nervousness around horses and develop them into riders who could easily coax their mount from a walk to a trot as well as from a trot a canter safely. Many campers had little horseback riding experience.