Lorna

My Summary

My Experience

I started babysitting at aged 13, looking after infants as young as 3 weeks old. I consistently babysat on weekends while at school and continued this during my time at University. Through this website I found a family that I babysat for regularly, as well as a family that I did after-school nannying for.

In 2019 and again this summer, I went on to work at a residential summer camp in the US. For 3 months I worked as a drama and arts instructor (1st camp) and behavioural specialist (2nd camp), planning and running engaging lessons for children aged 6-16. I helped campers through their daily routines, meal times, activities and bedtimes. With my prior experience and training I provided educational and behavioural support to campers. I worked closesly with one camper who struggled with extreme anxiety and panic attacks. In this role I worked with children from varying backgrounds, including children with a diverse range of educational, behavioural and emotional needs.

From 2021-2023 I worked as an Education Worker for a charity organisation. Here I planned and ran workshops and after-school programmes for students aged 7-18. I was extensively trained in the Safeguarding of vulnernable young people, as well as receiving first aid training. In this role I provided long-term pastoral support for students on a daily basis, working with over 1,000 young people in each of my years with the organisation. In this role I trained and working closely with students with varying levels of additional support needs.

I now work full-time as a programme manager for an education charity.

My Qualifications

I have a MA(Hons) Philosophy and Theology degree from the University of Edinburgh, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualification from the TEFL Org. First Aid training from the British Red Cross, REHIS Food Hygiene Certificate and extensive training in Educational Theory and Safeguarding.

My Availability

I work full-time but remotely and with flexible hours so can work around your needs!

My Fees

• Babysitting from £14.00 per hour

My fees increase for before school hours and after 10pm.