Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Private Employers
Kanata , Ontario
07.2023 - 12.2023
Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
Office Manager
Versaterm Inc
Ottawa , Ontario
08.2008 - 08.2020
Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
Youth Director
Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, FL
06.2004 - 08.2008
Evaluated and co ordianted programs regularly to ensure they are meeting the needs of participating youths.
Demonstrated positive social skills to build healthy relationships.
Coordinated team-building group activities to promote a strong youth team
Prepared and distributed flyers, press releases and brochures to gain interest in established programs and events.
Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment and ordered required supplies from shore side stores
Conducted assessments of youth staff performance and progress.
Created a positive, nurturing environment for young passengers
Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities throughout the ship
provided a fun, safe environment in which the youngest passengers aboard would be able to maximize their enjoyment during their vacation
supervised overall program and staff
communicated with parents, ship staff as well as shore side management in order to provide the best experience possible for all involved
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Humber College of Applied Arts And Technology
Etobicoke Ontario
06.1989
Skills
Schedule Management
Activities Planning
Educational Support
Social Integration
Affiliations
photography
crafting
reading
writing
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Private Nanny
Private Employers
07.2023 - 12.2023
Office Manager
Versaterm Inc
08.2008 - 08.2020
Youth Director
Carnival Cruise Lines
06.2004 - 08.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education