My name is Joirdy and I am an 18 year old Uni student in Adelaide, I absolutely love working with children and began working with them when I was 14 when I became a swim instructor, my role in this included working with children aged 1-15 and ensuring they felt safe in the water whilst also teaching them about water safety. This job allowed me to understand the emotions of children in different age categories and how I can better support them. I finished as a swim instructor when I was 17. I also volunteered to coach the year 6/7 basketball team in 2021 at Marion Primary School. This position allowed me to work on communication and also discuss with the kids the importance of fair play and attitude, as well as allowing me to grow and understand patience. Thirdly, I have assisted in pick ups and drop offs of my younger siblings as well as meal prep and taking them to after school activities. I obtain a first aid certificate, a working with children check as well as obtaining a licence and own transport.