Nanny in Port Elgin, Ontario

Hi there, Currently, I am finishing grade 12 at Clarington Central Secondary School and have taken a particular interest in physical recreation and social sciences. I am enrolled in a 4-year Music Therapy BA at Wilfred Laurier University for this upcoming September, 2016. I am looking for full-time employment during the summer months from the end of June - Beginning of September. I have the following qualifications/experience: • Certified First Aid / CPR, 2015 • Kayaking Level 1, August 2012 • Windsurfing Level 1, August 2012 • ‘First Class Honours’ in Grade 6 Violin examination (2014). • ‘First Class Honours’ in Music Theory Advanced Rudiments (2013). • Multiple ‘First place’ awards at Kiwanis Music Festival in Oshawa (2007,20...) **Work Experience: VIOLIN TEACHER, Self-employed September 2011 – Present • Teaching ‘Suzuki’ violin method to 5 young students weekly. CASHIER AND YARD WORK MAINTENANCE, Knox’s Pumpkin Farm October 2013, 20... • Outdoor yard work maintenance and pumpkin picking. • Cleaning, kitchen work and organizing products. • Handling entrance/exit cash and customer service. DIETARY AIDE, Seasons Retirement Community March 2015- December 2015 • Dining room server; including memorizing meal orders and seating arrangements. • Communicating with residents, showing interest in their personal lives. COUNSELOR, Adventure Day Camp, Calvary Baptist Church July 2012 & July 2013 • Mentoring, teaching and caring for youth at weekly day camp program. BABYSITTER, Various Employers July 2009 – Present • Caring for young children and babies. • Light housework • Laundry • Day-time excursions/ activities HOSTESS AND OFF-PREMISE, Swiss Chalet July 2014-October 2014 • Bus tables, kitchen work, cashier and package food. MUSIC THERAPIST, Seasons Retirement Home, Marnwood Nursing Home. September 2013 – Present. • Interacting with residents; implementing musical therapeutic treatment. • Playing various violin movements for seniors weekly. **Volunteer Activities: SCHOOL VOLUNTEER, Clarington Central Secondary School, M.J Hobbs Senior Public School 2008-present. • Asked by the school Principal to play solo violin for the Grade 8 Graduation ceremonies in 2013 and the upcoming 2016 year (M.J. Hobbs). • Played solo violin for senior’s luncheon (M.J. Hobbs). • Performed in talent show and annual musicals (CCSS). • Volunteered for the ‘Lunch Buddy’ program; spent time with disabled students during lunch hours and various other activities (CCSS). • Completed 1 semester co-op credit assisting and tutoring disabled LLS students in classroom environment (CCSS). LUNCH BUDDY, Clarington Central Secondary School September 2012 - June 2013 • Assisting special needs high school students with various activities. PITCH-IN OSHAWA, Calvary Baptist Church April 25, 2013 • Community garbage and debris cleanup in multiple residential neighborhoods. **Extracurricular Activities: • CCSS track and field team, present • CCSS rugby team, 2015 • La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra Violinist, 2011 & 2... • Soccer Player, Hampton Recreational league, 2003-present • Violin & Musical Theory lessons, 2002-present • Horsemanship and Horseback riding, 2008-present By applying my well-balanced educational background and valuable work experience, along with my unwavering drive to excel and commitment to excellent results, I am confident that I would be an asset to your household. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile and considering me for a full-time summer placement. Please, don't hesitate to call me anytime at (905) 26... (Home) or (289) 97... (Cell). I look forward to meeting you and your family! Claudia Vanderheyden