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Child Care Experience
From March 2015 to December 2019, I cared for Mischke (4). My duties included preparing meals, entertaining, bathing and putting her to bed. From March 2019 to December 2022, I cared for Zani (3). My duties included preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing and keeping him entertained. From January 2020 to December 2021, I worked ar Bergland Primary School with children between the ages of 5 and 7 years old. My duties included assisting the teacher in planning and teaching lessons, supervising playtime and assisting with homework. From January to December 2021, I was a school coach with children between the ages of 5 and 6 years old. My duties included coaching mini netball and mini hockey, teaching new skills, teaching warm up techniques and supervising. I have been working at a primary school since January 2023 with children between the ages of 8 and 9 years old. My duties include lesson planning, doing assessments, helping with and marking homework and class work, doing playground duty and doing aftercare. From November 2015 to December 2019, I cared for Nina (4) and Talitha (8). My duties included preparing meals, keeping them entertained, bathing and putting them to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Sewing, painting, DIY projects, gym and athletics.
Comments
I want to become an Au Pair, because I want to experience different cultures and I want to see the world while I do what I love and that is working with children. I want to widen my perspective on life while pushing myself to step out of my comfort zone. I am a introverted extrovert, once I am settled in and comfortable, I can strive. I am a fair person with a strong discernment gift and I like to plan ahead. I am fun person but I also know when its time to be serious. I am a good and confident driver and I am also good at problem solving. I was an athlete for 5 years and I can swim very well.
Child Care Experience
From January to April 2022, I cared for Tulipamwe (13), Helmi (13) and Pandu (10). My duties included getting the children ready for school, preparing meals, packing lunchboxes, making their beds, taking them to afterschool activities, assisting with homework and doing light cleaning. I babysat Adriana (2) From March 2021 to August 2022. My duties included preparing meals, bathing, dressing, playing with her, doing light cleaning, preparing snacks, and doing her laundry. I babysat Grace (newborn) from September 2022 until February 2023. My duties included changing diapers, preparing formula, doing the baby's laundry, preparing meals, and doing light cleaning. Finally, I was a swimming instructor from April to December 2019, teaching swimming to children ages 3 to 13 years old. My duties included planning and giving swimming lessons, teaching swimming skills, supervising, and teaching water safety.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Singing, public speaking, reading, shopping, hanging out with friends, photography, painting, knitting, learning new skills or languages, watching TV, going on adventures, baking, playing netball, watching soccer and hockey
Comments
With a deep love for children, I chose the Au Pair program as it provides an ideal avenue to combine my passion for kids with the opportunity for cultural exchange and immersing myself in different lifestyles. Through the Au Pair program, I have the chance to live with a host family in another country, where I can make lasting friendships, and actively contribute to the development and wellbeing of the kids in a loving and encouraging environment. My life is greatly enhanced and fulfilled by this, which is completely in line with my personal values. I am a great driver, I am infant care qualified, I have experience with being a swimming instructor and I have a really fantastic range of childcare experience. I cannot wait to join your family and make a difference in your lives.
Child Care Experience
From February to March 2023, I helped out in a daycare with children from 4-8 months of age. I supervised during meal time, changed diapers, entertained, assisted the babies in their walking, singing, and put the babies down for naps. From January 2022 to February 2023, I took care of Praise (1). I changed diapers, played, gave baths, gave food and put child down for naps.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Dancing, baking, reading, deejaying, soccer and swimming
Comments
I want to explore the world and experience different cultures from different perspectives, meet new people and share with them what I have learnt so far in life about my culture and values whilst they teach me new things too. Being an au pair will allow me to gain independence at a young age while getting even more experience with childcare. I am qualified because I have a passion for nurturing little kids and their development. I feel that my strengths are taking care of kids under any circumstances and I am able to adapt fast to any child. I am a very outgoing, talkative person that loves to be adventurous and try out new things. I love to be around people and have a lot of fun just doing anything. I love swimming and I am a confident and good driver. I also value honesty and communication.
Child Care Experience
From 11/2021 to 12/2021 I cared for Logan (5 months) for 15 hours a week. My duties included playing, feeding, changing diapers, caring for the pets and doing light household chores. From 01/2022 to 04/2022 I cared for Zandri (5 months) for 10 hours a week. My duties included feeding, playing, changing diapers, bathing and dressing. From 07/2017 to 07/2018 I cared for a church group (5-7) on school holidays. My duties included supervising, taking them to activities, playing outdoor activities, handing out food, doing arts and crafts and playing games. From 09/2022 to 08/2023 I cared for Nikki (9), Max (7), and Lynne (4) for 20 hours a week. My duties included waking up the children, overseeing breakfast, taking them to and from the school bus stop, giving snacks, playing, bathing, preparing dinner, doing the bedtime routine and doing light household chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
travelling, listening to music, reading, netball, field hockey, cricket, and swimming. I like to watch all sports, especially rugby, cricket, Formula One, and football.
Comments
I have had a love for children as I got older and realized what a blessing they are to this world. I have always wanted to travel the world and learn about all the different cultures across our globe. I would like to broaden my knowledge and work experience with an opportunity like this. I love the different cultures and languages we have scattered across the world and would be over joyed to experience it first hand. I am good with children, I am patient and kind. I can handle stressful situations, I have been told I have a calming effect on other people which is always a good quality to have. I am a great listener and really great at giving advice. I am infant care qualified and I am also a good and confident driver.
Child Care Experience
I've babysat Amia (1) since August 2021. My duties include picking Amia up from school and driving Amia to extra mural activities, assisting with homework and preparing meals. I've cared for Isabella (8) and Roedolf (13) since September 2021. My duties include picking them up from school and driving them to extra mural activities, assisting with homework, and preparing meals and supervising. I babysat Shan (4) from January 2017 to April 2023. My duties include work, assisting with bath routine and assisting with bedtime routine. I've babysat Ben (1) and Daniel (8) since June 2022 occasionally. My duties include picking them up from school, feeding, bathing, dressing, changing diapers, playing and doing light household chores.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Walking my dog, reading, watching movies, volunteering, going to the gym, running, playing tennis and netball, watching rugby
Comments
I am very adventurous and outgoing. I think this a great opportunity for me to learn new things and push myself to a greater level. I am a very hard working person if I sign up for something I do it 100 percent. I am always willing to lend a helping hand. I think it is very important to raise children with good morals and standards. I want to get to know myself better and learn new skills and life experiences. I am a very loving and caring person who loves the nature and learning new things. I have good morals and standards. I am very passionate about completing my time as an au pair well. I am a good and confident driver and have experience driving with kids in the car. I enjoy keeping active with kids and I like swimming with them.
Child Care Experience
I volunteered at a preschool from March to April 2021 five days a week taking care of children ages 4 to 6 years old. I assisted the children with toilet routine, prepared activities, aided learners that needed assistance, read stories to the children, and supervised them in the play area. I've babysat Keyante (1) since September 2020 weekly as needed. I feed and bath him, change diapers and put him down for naps. Finally, I've babysat my niece since she was born in 2012 . When she was a baby, I bottle fed her and changed diapers. Now, I play with her and help with homework.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Cooking, listening to music, volunteering, spending time with friends and family, participating in athletics, playing soccer.
Comments
It would be a great joy helping parents in raising their children and being a part of their lives. I have a lot of experience taking care of children of different ages. I started taking care of children, while I was still at school. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a child growing up, knowing I contributed to the process. I would also like to experience other cultures and interact and participate with them. Spending time in the USA is a lifelong dream
Child Care Experience
From January 2017 to the present I have cared for groups of children for 20 hours a week. My duties included assisting with homework, supervising, playing and assisting with daily activities. From January 2017 to February 2017 I spent couple of hours per week as a horse riding coach for ages 4-5. My duties included planning and teaching riding lessons, supervising and ensuring the children's safety.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
My hobbies and interests include photography, designing, arts & crafts, horse riding, travel & tourism, Pilates, listening to music and doing, outdoor activities, horse riding, soft ball, and swimming.
Comments
It has always been a dream of mine to work with children abroad and learn their cultures and traditions in the USA as there is a wide variety of different cultures. I want to experience the American traditions with my future host family as I love and have a passion for children, tourism and travel. With my exceptional knowledge in childcare I'm more than qualified to participate in the program as the host family can benefit from my experience and knowledge, they can leave their children with me knowing that they would be safe and cared for. As mentioned I have a First Aid Certificate, I am studious and have a degree in Social Science Heritage and Cultural Tourism. I have experience with special needs children and I enjoy swimming, soft ball and horse riding.
Child Care Experience
From June 2021 to date, I occasionally take care of Nick (2) and AJ (5). I prepare food, play and keep them entertained. From May 2023 to date, I occasionally take care of Annelise (11 months) and Henrick (8). I prepare meals, prepare formula, play, and keep the children entertained. From January to December 2022, I took care of Kara and Liam (9) who are twins during school holidays. I kept them entertained and prepared meals and snacks. From March 2018 to December 2020, I occasionally took care of Linelle (10) and Mikaela (13). I took the children outside, went swimming, played video games, dress up, built lego, art and crafts, watched movies, assisted with homework and prepared meals.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Baking, reading, video games, writing, hiking, tennis, baseball, soccer and cricket
Comments
I want to Au Pair because I love and adore children and have always wanted to become an Au Pair. Au pairing gives me the opportunity to learn more about different cultures while doing something I love. I want to gain more experience with children of all ages and I want to become more independent. I want to be a part of something new and great and I think Au Pairing is a good way to learn about new cultures and I feel that the program will allow me to experience new things and be part of something bigger. I'm very friendly and have a bubbly personality. I'm kind, loving, trustworthy, responsible, flexible and open minded. I adapt very fast and I am a very good and strong swimmer and I have swam with children before. I have also got fantastic driving skills.
Child Care Experience
From July to September 2022, I cared for Mira (9) and Suri (5). I dressed them, I prepared the meals, and I took them to the park. We did crafts and arts. I was also keeping the house tidy, I cleaned after the kids, I prepared outdoor activities and I helped with summer homework and reading. From July to August 2022, I cared for Alexia (6) and Ava (4). My duties included doing outdoor activities, getting them ready in the mornings, doing arts and crafts, making sure they practiced piano, doing light household cleaning, doing the dishes, doing the laundry, preparing meals, playing learning activities, tidying up, and supervising them. From January to December 2022, I worked for in a daycare and I cared for children from infant to 15 years old. My duties included changing diapers, reading, doing arts and crafts, playing, feeding and keeping them entertained. From September 2022 to April 2023, I have been an Au Pair and I cared for Liana (10) and Anika (7). I picked them up from school, I prepared meals, I assisted with homework, and we did crafts and arts. I took them to extra mural activities and I kept them entertained. From April to August 2023, I cared for Mia (13). I tutored in all school subjects. I assisted with homework and with preparing for test.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Reading, drawing, listening and finding new music and doing nails, watching rugby, playing netball and swimming.
Comments
I am a very fun, loving and outgoing person who is willing to try new things. I am warm and comforting and I am a big family person. I have been a local Au Pair and I have experience working as an Au Pair in Ireland. I also have experience working at a day care center and I have tutoring experience. I am a good and confident driver. I like to keep children entertained and I can think of ways to keep them active. I have really loved all of my childcare experiences and I am super responsible. I am infant care qualified and I believe that I will be a very positive light in your family’s lives.
Child Care Experience
From January 2018 to present, I occasionally help out at the "Children's home" with children from 5 - 14 years of age. I give the children food, clothes, toiletries, and for their birthday a cake, a treat, a gift and spend the day with them. From April 2023 to present, I have taken care of Luca (1 month) for four hours a week. I change diapers, feed and keep child entertained. From May to December 2022, I took care of Elsone (6 months) for two hours a week. I prepared meals, changed diapers, gave baths, dressed and kept child entertained. From August 2013 to August 2017, I took care of JD (4), Emma (2), and Nina (1) for four hours a week. I prepared meals and kept the children entertained. From August 2013 to April 2018, I occasionally took care of Melinke (4 months) and Dylan (8). I prepared meals, gave baths, dressed, changed diapers, planned birthday parties, kept them entertained and put children to bed. In June 2017, I took care of Kyle (8) and Johan (4) for 4.5 hours one night. I gave baths, gave food, kept the children entertained and put them to bed. From June 2017 to June 2019, I took care of (Coenraad (1) and JJ (1) for six hours a week. I prepared meals, gave baths, dressed, changed diapers and kept children entertained. From June 2012 to May 2016, I took care of Busmark (2) for five hours a week. I prepared meals, gave baths, dressed and kept child entertained. From January 2013 to April 2015, I took care of Larochelle (2) for six hours a week. I prepared meals, gave baths, dressed, played and put child to bed.
Sports, Interests and Hobbies
Nature, cooking, hunting, shopping and baking.
Comments
I want to become an au pair to expand my knowledge of other countries. I love children and have spent a lot of my years caring for them. I am very hardworking, caring and I believe that I have what it takes to become an au pair, understand children and do what is in the best interest for them. I look forward to learning about the USA culture and experiencing the American way of life. I am a great driver, I can swim very well and I am infant care qualified. My diligence and adaptability will help me to adjust to my au pair year fast and I am excited to join your family.
