Hello! My name is Lara and I adore children and love teaching. I have spent the last 2 years traveling around Canada and then Europe, exploring and tutoring/babysitting on the side. Prior to that I was in London, England obtaining my masters in English Education. Now that I have finished my studies and exploration I would love to go back to teaching and caring for children. I have just recently come back to Canada and am currently residing in Calgary. I am interested in finding a position that will enhance and utilizes my skills as an early childhood educator. I am passionate about teaching and seek any educational opportunity where I can help children learn and grow. I am a very easy going, caring/nurturing and energetic person. I love being active and outside but am also very creative for those rainy/snowy days inside. I can confidently plan educational lessons and long-term schedules based on the needs of children on an individual as well as group level. I can effectively create a safe, harmonious classroom environment for all children to enjoy. I have been babysitting since I was about 15 years old and spent the 4 years, prior to moving to London, teaching preschool in the United States. While at that school, I worked with children from as young as 4 months, up until 5 years. I am very confident with potty training and weaning. I had the opportunity to work in a very diverse school and therefore have experience with children of all backgrounds, including those with physical and mental disabilities. While I taught mostly younger children, I also have experience outside of that school babysitting older children and young teenagers.