Nanny in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Hardworking and outgoing university student attending the University of Manitoba with work and volunteer experience in daycare, tutoring, and other child development related activities. Looking for an opportunity to use and further develop skills while preparing for a career in educational and social development of children. I am an international student from Massachusetts, USA and I am looking to work through school and possibly the summer with fun, energetic kids. I do hold a work permit and a background check from my town and I am willing to attain a child abuse check. Work Experience Camp Counselor Summer Sessions 2010, 20... Marshfield Recreation Department; Marshfield, Ma. -Worked with large groups of children (multiple age ranges) providing leadership & skills training. Planning & managing activities, directing weekly field trips, instructing youth in camping skills, ensuring campers� well-being & enforcing camp rules. Assistant Leader Sept 2010-June 2011 Marshfield Recreation Extended Daycare; Marshfield, Ma. -Supervision for children ranging in ages from 5-11 in an after-school care environment with special attention paid to their educational, social & emotional development. Provided support assisting with homework & activity sessions. Aided in overseeing groups & individuals. Resolving conflicts; preparing monthly and weekly activity plans; and assisting management with day-to-day operations of the daycare facility. Volunteer Experience Kiwanis Key Club International Sept 2010 � June 2011 -Volunteered for multiple activities aimed at aiding schools & community members such as hospitalized children, senior citizens, etc. Helped plan & coordinate events, raise funds, & providing leadership through service. Tutor/Educational Assistant Project Reach Sept 2009 � June 2011 -Tutoring of elementary-age students. Weekly assisting youth academically with special attention paid toward developing study & problem solving skills. Helped students expand self-confidence and reduce fear of failure in academic work by role modeling. Awards and Achievements -Certificate of Recognition, Project Reach September 2010 -Award for 42 hours as a Project Reach Tutor September 2011 -Member of the National Honor Society Sept 2009-Current Training and Professional Development Sept 2009-June 2011 -Compass for Kids: Workshop on �Health Kicks for Kids� -Enable Inc: Understanding & Working with Autism Spectrum Disorder -Marshfield Public Schools: Homelessness: The Effect on Children and Families -Cooperative Kids: Handling Children�s Power Struggles with Success -Compass for Kids: The Need to Heal: Working with Children at Risk