My name is Grace and I am currently offering part-time or casual/on-call childcare services during evening hours and on weekends. I am based in Hull, but I have my own vehicle for transportation, so I am happy to commute within Ottawa and Gatineau. I am proficiently bilingual in English and French. I was born and raised in a small town in Northwestern Ontario and moved to Ottawa in 2017 to attend the University of Ottawa. I began working for the federal government in 2021, and I have been employed full-time with the public service since completing my Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Criminology) in 2023. I find immense joy in spending time in nature, a feeling that holds especially true during the summer. When the sun is shining, you can find me outside walking/hiking, swimming, or taking pictures. In the winter, I like to bundle up and explore the Gatineau park or curl up inside with a hot chocolate and watch a movie. On those rainy days that confine us to indoor activities, I enjoy doing arts and crafts, puzzles, and playing board games. I am kind, patient, and honest; I strive to apply these qualities when working with children to foster a warm and nurturing environment, and take great pride in my efforts to encourage and support their growth and development.

I have been privileged to work with children and youth in a wide variety of environments. I have seven years of experience as a camp counselor for youth aged eight to 13. In this fast-paced environment, I was responsible for the constant supervision of youth during activities, such as hiking, swimming, and extended periods of walking alongside traffic. I have one year of experience as a full-time nanny for two children aged three and four. Daily responsibilities included lunch preparation; light household cleaning; transportation to activities; and supervision while biking, swimming, and walking. I have several years of experience babysitting children aged two through six. Responsibilities have included lunch and dinner preparation; light household cleaning; supervision while biking, swimming, and walking; bathing; and preparing children for bed. I also have experience assisting children with homework. I completed a co-op placement in a grade 5 classroom providing one-on-one support to students struggling with reading comprehension and math. Further, I have one year of experience as a French tutor for a grade 1 student where I was responsible for preparing two lessons per week based on the child’s developmental requirements and abilities to supplement the classroom learning. I look forward to connecting with you and discussing opportunities to support your children and your family.