My name is Ciara, I'm a second-year bachelor of arts student studying psychology at Dalhousie University. I have always had a passion for working with children, which has motivated me to pursue a post-graduate degree in education in the future. My experiences have provided me with great knowledge and understanding of successful ways to interact with children and support their development. I will never leave your house messier than I’ve found it, I value outdoor time over screen time and I love to do hands-on activities with the children that keep their minds developing. This can be reading with the kids or working on their creative skills by making crafts. To get to know me a little, I have done many extracurricular activities over the years. When I was younger I used to be an Irish dancer, I played the piano and played hockey. I only really stuck with hockey when I reached high school and just recently stopped playing, now that I live in Halifax during the school year. I absolutely love the outdoors, so going for walks or going to the park is something I'd love to do with your child(ren). Lastly, I love baking. I worked in a bakery for 4 years and found a passion for creativity with baked goods. I hope this allows you to get to know me a little better :)

Past jobs and experiences: Emergency Supply Teacher (April 2022 - Present) - DPCDSB - Cover planning time, classrooms, and tutoring time - Marking the days work - Organizing the day and keeping track of student's whereabouts - Timing activities so students finish before recess and hometime - Helping kids out with their work and encouraging them to independently solve problems Babysitting (2018 - Present) - Ages 6 months - 11 years old Activities I do while babysitting: - Cook/Bake - Clean up after messes created during the babysitting period - Keep them active and entertained (walks, crafts, reading) - Review homework given at school to the child(ren) Grade 1 Tutor (Dec - Jan 2021) - I worked with a grade 1 student to increase his reading level, work on sight words and practice writing to develop stronger motor skills. Baker and Store Associate (2016 - 2020) - Prince of Wales Bakery - Kept the shelves constantly stocked up for customer satisfaction in the bakery - Developed baking and customer service skills - Stocked shelves, closed up the store, and worked the deli - Prepared orders and organized them during busy occasions throughout the year (Christmas, Easter…) - Was relied upon greatly to cover last-minute shifts as I was one of 2 employees in the store throughout my time there Elementary School Volunteer (2017-2019) - St. Jean Marie Vianney - Assisted the kindergarten teachers with classroom activities, supervising during lunch breaks and keeping students entertained