Hi Families! My name is Michaela and I am 24 years old. I have had a great deal of experience working and taking care of children in a variety of different setting. I have been a nanny for two summers for two different families and have looked after children for as long as I can remember. I have looked after children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years old. During my nanny experiences, I was responsible first and foremost for ensuring the children were having fun, being safe and where they needed to be. I prepared meals and activities, as well as light housekeeping and taking care of household pets. I am very active, love sports, love exploring and learning new things, so I often encourage the children I'm with to do the same! I try to tailor my actives and days spent with kids to their interest and families norms. For example, one family loved being outside, so I spent a lot of time outdoors - at parks, in the backyard, at the pool, etc. My other family wanted to ensure the children were learning and refreshed with school work, so we practiced some math and writing, learned to ride bikes and dive into the pool and attended tennis camps! I'm open to anything and up for any challenge put forth by the parents! I have been a camp councillor at a sports camp and youth volunteer hockey and soccer coach for the last five years. I have just finished my Bachelors of Education degree in the Kindergarten- Grade 6 field and cannot wait to start my career in the classroom! I also have my CPR and First Aid training.