Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Purpose
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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Laura Parkyn

Duncan,BC

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter/Nanny

Josh And Candice Mongillo
07.2023 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.

Fast Food Worker

A&W
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
  • Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
  • Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of Victoria
Victoria
04-2029

Emergency First Aid - Community Care

St. John’s Ambulance
09-2025

High School Diploma -

Cowichan Secondary School
Duncan, BC
06.2024

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Reliability

Purpose

I am an almost 19 year old University student in my 2nd year of my Bachelor of Education at UVic. I am looking for a volunteer and/or employment position working with school age children. 


I am an experienced childcare provider with a clear understanding of child development and behavior management. Skilled in creating a structured and fun environment that promotes learning and growth. Known for reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting the needs of families and fostering positive relationships.

Extracurricular Activities

2010 – 2024

Adage Dance Studio, Duncan

Co-owners: Olivia Boudreau and Emily Clements

  • Musical Theater and Musical Theater Performance
  • Acting and Voice lessons
  • Ballet, Jazz, Tap


2014 – 2020

Girl Guides of Canada

Riverside Unit, South Cowichan

Janice Frueh, Head of Riverside unit

  • Brownies (7-9 years old)
  • Guides (9-11 years old)
  • Pathfinders (11-13 years old)


2018 - 2023

Chalkboard Theater, Children’s Musical Theater group, Duncan

Co-Directors: Cathy Schmidt, Laura Faulkner and Kari Cowan

  • “Back to the 80’s” Secondary Role, 2018/2019
  • “Spamalot” Lead role, 2019/2020 (Cancelled before performance due to Covid Pandemic)
  • “Anne of Green Gables” Lead role, 2022/2023


2021 – Present

Cowichan Musical Society, Non- profit volunteer Musical Theatre group

President of Board: Irwin Killam

  • “Beauty and the Beast”, Chorus, 2021/2022
  • “Shrek: The Musical”, Secondary Role, 2022/2023
  • “Matilda the Musical”, Chorus, 2023/2024
  • "Legally Blonde: The Musical", Secondary Role 2024/2025
  • Upcoming: "Cinderella the Musical", Primary Role 2025/2026

Timeline

Babysitter/Nanny

Josh And Candice Mongillo
07.2023 - Current

Fast Food Worker

A&W
07.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education

University of Victoria

Emergency First Aid - Community Care

St. John’s Ambulance

High School Diploma -

Cowichan Secondary School
Laura Parkyn