Cerys

My Summary

My Experience

I have regularly been a babysitter for kids of friends, family and teachers at my high school for years, from weeknights to weekends and helping on day trips. I have been a Scout Leader for four years, which has involved training to organise and work with young people as well as lead activities and ensure safety is maintained. I work with children aged 6-8 on a weekly basis, but have also helped at Scout events with the age ranging up to 14. With the Scouts, we run a wide range of activities, from games to educational workshops, to encouraging the kids to get creative and getting outside. Through my other volunteer work, I have assisted on projects focusing on environmental and outdoor education, in which I have worked with primary and secondary school students to learn about nature, engage with the outdoors and understand why conservation is important. During my time traveling, I have volunteered on educational projects with young people too. In India I helped as a classroom assistant for high school children. In Vietnam, I organised and taught English for various classes, the youngest ageing 4-6 up to classes for students. Outside my experiences working with children, I have worked both retail and hospitality jobs. I have worked in a cafe preparing food and drinks and serving customers, and in an outdoor clothing shop organising stock and recommending products to customers based on their needs. I have also worked in a wholesaler and supermarket packing orders, which has involved starting at 3am or working until 11pm. Overall, I am highly experienced at working with children and ensuring to engage them in a range of fun and educational activities, as well as being aware of safety. I genuinely enjoy working with young people, and helping them fulfil their potential. I am well organised, I can follow instructions and learn quickly, as well as solve problems and take on the role as a team leader. I am good at communicating and reliable.

My Qualifications

I have two PVGs through my role as a Scout Leader and volunteer on a conservation project. I am trained as a Scout Leader, which involves safety, first aid, and understanding how to work with young people. I can assist in homework also and especially for humanities subjects, having studied geography, politics and history at university and a range of others at high schools for which I received high grades.

My Availability

As a student, my classes only take up a few hours during the mornings and afternoon during the week. I am free every late afternoon and evening, aside from Mondays as that is when I volunteer at Scouts as a leader. I am free all weekend and late nights, and I can do overnight depending on the day though at the weekend is better. I am open to discussion to do earlier times, like before schools and in the mornings. It depends on my university schedule so please do enquire what times you would like. I have a bus pass and live in a central part of the city, so I can travel easily to anywhere in or close to Aberdeen with ease.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £15.00 per hour

I am open to discussion on rates, depending on what is needed and when during the week and day you are looking for. My basic starting rate is £15 as I am trying to support myself during my studies.