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Kate K

#176505 - Au Pair in Helderberg - 27(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

176505

Full name

Kate K

Last accessed

12 May 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	27 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Somerset West , Helderberg , Western Cape

Nearest landmark

Somerset Mall

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	07:00-20:00+
Tuesday	07:00-20:00+
Wednesday	07:00-20:00+
Thursday	07:00-20:00+
Friday	07:00-20:00+
Saturday	07:00-20:00+
Sunday	12:30-20:00+

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	No minimum

Children no older than

No maximum

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

Yes

First aid qualification

Yes

Smoker

Available for occasional evening babysitting if required

Yes

Available to travel with the family if required

Yes

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

Language(s) spoken other than English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa

Marital status

Married

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R100 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	15 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Honda Brio

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

Homeschooling bespoke curriculum age 6-10 (Mathematics, Science, reading, writing, English, Afrikaans, Physical Education, History, Music, Bible Studies, Geography.) Tutored Grade 1-3 Reading; Grade 1-3 Mathematics; tutored Grade 10 & 11 Physical Sciences; Grade 12 Biology. Previous au pairing experience with tutoring grade 3 Afrikaans, English, Reading and Mathematics.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Parel Vallei (2015)

Subjects

Mathematics
Phsyical Sciences
Biology
Engineering, Graphics and Design
English Home Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language

Additional subjects

Cambridge English AS Level

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

First Aid Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Order of St. Johns (2012)

Degree/course

Graphic Design - University of Cape Town (2020)

Degree/course

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Advanced Certificate - Teach TEFL (2021)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Hello there! My name is Kate, and thank you for considering my profile. I am a kind and committed worker with two years au pair experience and a love for children. I am highly capable in meeting children’s needs for physical, emotional, and academic care, as well as maintaining an environment which is safe, clean and conducive to well-being. Through my communication skills, attention to detail and compassion, I can ensure that children are cared for in a way that aligns with your priorities and guarantees the very best for the ones you love. I look forward to meeting your family!

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I have a sincere love for forming caring, patient and warm relationships with those around me - especially children. I have excellent communication skills, am punctual and very reliable. I have two years of previous au pairing and childcare experience, including homeschooling and special needs care (age 6, 9, 12), as well as volunteering experience as a crèche leader (age 1-2) at my local church. I also have four years of medical school experience (Stellenbosch University) which included paediatric and emergency care training. I was a volunteer at the Somerset West Gabriella Centre for children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. I obtained a Level 3 First Aid (2012) with years of volunteer experience, as well as paediatric first aid training (e.g. choking, CPR), special needs knowledge and general medical care skills. I helped at Somerset House Primary School as a reading and homework assistant, and have teaching and tutoring experience in primary and high school subjects including languages, mathematics, sciences and music. I am highly organised, detail-orientated and structured in my approach to tutoring, and encourage self-confidence, self-reliance and competence through a warm, gentle and positive learning environment. I enjoy teaching practical life skills, and maintain order and discipline according to parents' priorities. I am competent and experienced in the preparation and serving of meals, household cleaning and organisation, pet care, as well as the planning and coordination of activities. I am a very safe and careful driver with a dependable car, and always make sure to have phone data loaded so as to be reliably contactable.

Hobbies and other interests

I am a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and find immense joy in studying the Bible as well as broader theological concepts, attending church and fellowshipping. I have a deep affinity for plants (I surround myself with them in my space), and love to care for animals (I have a beloved bunny of my own). I enjoy time in nature, focusing on fitness and health, as well as diving into books and films. I also busy myself with creative outlets such as journalling, designing and photography.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Feb 2022

Employment end date

31 Jul 2022

Ages and genders of children

9 year old girl

Job description

I assisted the family in transportation of their grade 3 daughter from school to extra-curricular activities/home. I prepared meals and snacks for her and assisted with homework, extra-curricular activity practice (e.g. debating speeches, drama recitals, performances) and test preparation/projects/orals. We focused on English, Afrikaans, Reading and Mathematics. During homework breaks we busied ourselves with walks to the park, playing with pets, chatting and art projects.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Aug 2022

Employment end date

30 Sep 2023

Ages and genders of children

Boys, ages 6-7, 9-10 and 12-13

Job description

I was the au pair for three boys with special needs (medical: behavioural and developmental), offering support, management and care while providing bespoke homeschooling education and recreational activities. Specific duties included: teaching Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, English, Afrikaans, Music, Bible Studies and Drama, as well as recreational Arts and Crafts, singing and dancing; supervising additional online special education; facilitating physical education for gross and fine motor skills (e.g. ball skills, swimming, trampoline, scooter, balance, fine motor games and building activities); developing life skills; supervision, logistics and transport for sports and extramurals; planning and leading educational and recreational outings and activities; assisting with hygiene and grooming; preparation of meals; adhering to strict hygiene and cleanliness requirements necessitated by medical conditions.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

14 Aug 2022

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

Boys and girls, under 2 years

Job description

Volunteer crèche leader and co-leader for Christ Church Somerset West. Duties include games, colouring in, reading, singing and dancing.