I'm Marley, an 17-year-old from Ottawa currently on a gap year. I genuinely love spending time with children and helping them learn, grow, and have fun. I have experience working as a camp counselor, caring for children of different ages through babysitting, and looking after infants, so I'm comfortable adapting to each child's unique personality and needs. I enjoy planning creative activities, spending time outdoors, doing arts and crafts, playing games, reading stories, and finding fun ways to keep children engaged. I'm also calm under pressure and confident handling routines such as meals, naps, diaper changes, and bedtime. Outside of childcare, I love travelling, being outdoors, hiking, swimming, and meeting new people. I enjoy staying active and bringing a positive attitude to everything I do. I hold Standard First Aid and CPR certification, have a G2 driver's licence, and am fluent in English and French with basic Spanish skills. My goal is always to create a fun, supportive environment where children feel happy, comfortable, and encouraged to be themselves.

JULY - AUGUST 2024 & 2025 (VOLUNTEER & PAID WORK) Cow Island Camp, Big Rideau Lake, ON - Camp Counselor - Supervised campers (approx. 70 children total) during outdoor and waterfront activities alongside other counselors - Responded calmly to injuries or distress and provided first aid when needed - Coordinated group activities and daily camp operations - Worked as part of a team to manage daily camp organization and structure NOVEMBER 2022 (VOLUNTEER WORK) Acorn Early Learning Centre, 600 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON - Daycare Teacher - Assisted staff in supervising children (approx. 30 children) and maintaining a safe environment - Helped organize activities and supported daily routines JULY 2022 - AUGUST 2022 Babysitting, Portland, ON - Babysitter - Provided full-day childcare (for 3 children ages 5, 8 and 11) including meals and activities - Used problem-solving skills to manage behavior and routines AUGUST 2025 Babysitting, Westport, ON – Babysitter - Provided attentive care for a 6-month-old infant throughout a wedding reception Fed, changed, soothed, and monitored the baby to ensure comfort and safety