I’m Claire and I recently moved to Toronto from the U.K. I have a wealth of education and childcare experience and hope to continue to harness this knowledge and experience within Canada. I am creative, warm and calm and have always strived to build strong relationships with the children in my care. I enjoy the outdoors (biking, walking ) as well as reading and jigsaw puzzles! I adore reading and doing arts and crafts with children and watching them master new skills!

I am a passionate, creative and qualified professional with a wealth of child-orientated experience in various educational environments (both school, nursery and home). I believe in providing each child the opportunity to achieve their potential and hope to be able to support them in doing so. I am warm and patient, consistently able to keep children engaged in their task and helping to motivate them if necessary. I understand the importance of focussing on the individual needs of the student and personalise my methods accordingly. Employment History (childcare focussed) Student Support (toddler -Grade 3 The Laurel School North York, ON March 2022- present ● Supporting students within class ● Building strong relationships with students from toddler - Grade 3 as well as their parents ● independently supervising classes ● First Aid trained ● Communicating with parents daily Level 6 Nursery Nurse Toad Hall Nursery Haslemere, UK ● Working in accordance to the EYFS to plan daily activities for children ● Completing weekly observations of Key Children in line with the EYFS ● Supporting Pre School children in their transition to School ● Encouraging play and learning through activities ● Maintaining responsibility for child’s progress records ● Liasing with parents/carers on a daily basis ● Supporting children with Additional Needs including Down Syndrome and Autism ● Indoor and outdoor supervision at all times ● Working closely with other staff in base room as well as around the nursery ● Food Handling responsibilities ● Following nursery policy and procedure regarding Safeguarding and Health and Safety ● Undergoing training (both in person and online) ● Being flexible when necessary ● Paediatric First Aid trained