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Marilyn W

#110229 - Au Pair in Stellenbosch - 30(f)

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110229
Marilyn W
26 Apr 2024
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Female
30 years old
Afrikaans, English
Stellenbosch , Cape Winelands , Western Cape
Stellenbosch Square

immediately
for 12 months or longer

Live-In or Live-Out
Yes

06:00-20:00+
06:00-20:00+
06:00-20:00+
06:00-17:00
06:00-20:00+

No minimum
18 years old

Has the following
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Yes
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No

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Additional information
South Africa
South Africa

Afrikaans,English
Unmarried
Christian
R120 / hour
R5.00 / kilometre

No

20 hrs / week
45 hrs / week

Nisan Magnite Acenta 2024 Model
More than 5 years
Teaching experience
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Yes
Provided academic assistance for students through Educational Services Program Subjects. -Adapted teaching style to unique needs of students. -Assessed and documented student's progress using files with a Provider Training Guide. -Effectively communicated student needs to parents/ guardian -Assist children with distance leaning or homeschooling -Help children prepare for exam Home School experience assist students with homework. Committed to mentor students to improve academic and personal development. Empathetic and approachable counselor who knows how to break perceived obstacles to learning
Educational background

High school

High school Matric - Bella Vista High School (Ceres) (2013)
Subjects Afrikaans Home language
English first additionalb language
Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
Business Studies
Consumer Studies
Economics

Degress and other courses

Degree/course BA Health Science and Social Social Services - Unisa (2022)
Degree/course Social Auxiliary Work - Hugenote Kollege (2015)
Degree/course Business: Bussiness and Branding-Washington DC - University of the Virgin Island (2019)
Introduction to families
Dear Mrs. / Mr. If you are searching for a dedicated and loving au pair/ tutor with a verifiable track record: Look no further. I offer extensive skills with a genuine interest in the position offered, with experience in all aspects of childcare and errands running. I have 9 years’ experience in childcare and babysitting, au pair, tutor work. Hereby I would like to contribute to the physical and mental development of your baby, Infant, toddler or teenager. My diverse and intense professional background would make me the perfect candidate to the development of your children effectively. During my experience as a nanny, au pair, I gained expertise in the different aspects of childcare such as providing guidance for their academic needs, working with parents to control their activities, taking care of their dietary needs, and providing first aid in case of emergencies. In addition, I am an expert in taking care of infants and toddlers. Besides regular au pair duties, I have a verity of abilities to perform house manager activities, run errands in an efficient way. I am a great tutor and invest in the education of the children in my care, because their results reflect on me as a au pair. As the enclosed resume indicates, I am very skilled in supervising activities of children of different ages while providing them with ongoing care and a save environment. Moreover, I am competent in managing children day to day activities such as bathing, dressing, and changing diapers as well as preparing formulas and preparing serving meals. I have a social auxiliary worker certificate: I completed a nanny and au pair certificate with first aid certificate that will be attach to my resume with all necessary documents. I have my BA Health Science and Social Services Degree in progress. I graduate end 2022. I still have to complete my honor's and masters degree before I can practice and hereby I’m looking forward to the next 3/4 years I can contribute to your family as an au pair. I Au paired for two families in the USA: Washington VA in 2019 and San Francisco in 2020. I returned to South Africa mid-November 2020. And will love to continue working as a au pair. It’s not only a job I love and take pride in: But it also molds me to gain lifelong skills to understand children better. I believe it will help me to be the best Child Psychologist in the future. I am a Nonsmoker/ social drinker (on special occasions). I have a South African Driver’s license and a Connecticut NYC driver’s license. My proficiency is using computers and educational structures gives me more weight to my candidacy. my enclosed resume upon request contains details to my experience, competencies, and achievements. Families I worked for is more than just my employer. We formed closed relationships and they made me part of their family. I worked for the Steynberg family until the boy went to school full time. I worked for the Askevold family. Until the mom finished her contract at her work and become a full time stay at home mom. My contact with the Van Rensburg was one year. The mom was in South Africa to give birth. I visit The Steynberg and Askevold Families in Table View, Cape Town, South Africa often. Children I care for remain part of my life. Because I am not just a au pair/ tutor, I become a big sister, adviser, teacher, and friend. I am a nurturing and punctual au pair; I would like to meet? interview with you and discuss this position further. I hope to hear from you soon. I will really love to be at your service. More references can be provided if needed. I accept both sleep in and sleep out positions. Your sincerely. Marilyn W
I would make the perfect au pair because I: ♡ Have 9 years experience working with children, I started babysitting when I was only 16 years old. ♡ Cultural experienced and being able to accept family customs ♡ Knowledge of different languages and great teaching skills ♡ Integrity and reliability ♡ Supervisory skills ♡ Problem-solving orientation ♡ Being able to follow instructions I love assisting children in all their milestones and see them succeed, not only educational, but also on a mental, personal and physical level. I mold them to become the best version of themselves. I am a au pair who plays with the children and do fun activities. I discipline them in ways that parents are most comfortable with. I value the opportunity to become part of a welcoming family with the kids best interest at heart. Most off all I’m not here to just earn some pocket money. I love children. And want to work with them for the rest of my life. This is my full time job, a career I take pride in. I can’t see myself in a career without children. I'm the perfect au pair because I don't want to work short term for a family. I want to work long term. I pay my own bills, rent, car insurance, car service, water and electricity, medical aid and studies. For this reason my rate is R100 per hour. If a family have 4/5 kids I charge R150 an hour, for 6 kids R170 an hour for 7 kids R200 an hour. I'm the perfect au pair because I can multitask and give each child equal attention. Comfortable working in large, busy households and willing to travel with families when needed.
My hobbies art and craft. I love painting with a big interest in karaoke, poems writing, travel and horse back riding. Fashion designing and Photography.
Childcare references

Reference 1

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2 Jun 2016
21 Jan 2018
18 Months boy-until he turned 3.
Contract ended because boy went to school and family no longer needed a child carer. My duties include everything childcare related.

Reference 2

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6 Mar 2018
22 Dec 2018
3 month old baby boy and 5 years old girl
The mom was only in South Africa for one year to give birth to her son. She had a newborn and 5 year old during the time that I worked for her. She returned to Nigeria. Her husband worked there. My duties include everything childcare related. Bernita referred me to Sandy Van Rensburg after my contract ended with her.

Reference 3

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14 Mar 2022
4 Jun 2022
G-7 months B-3 years old
Everything au pair and childcare related.
Yes
Marilyn was a great addition to our family and took great care of our little ones. She is hard working and dedicated to her job. She brings joy into the house with her positive attitude and also brings new suggestions to the table. She has lots of experience and is kind and loving towards the kids. We can definitely recommend her as au pair.

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10 Jun 2022
15 Jan 2023
boy, 15 months old.
everything au pair related. This contract ends because the boy goes to school next year full time. I work for this family TUESDAY'S WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS.
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Marilyn has looked after our son 3 times a week since June this year and knew how to handle my very strong-willed toddler from day 1 in a soft and caring way. She does so many interesting and stimulating activities with him and it is clear that he has developed so much since she has started working for us. I will highly recommend her. She puts a lot of effort into her work and you can see that she loves working with children.

Reference 5

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11 Jul 2022
10 Dec 2022
Triplets: boy 2,5 girl 2,5 boy 2.5 and 4 years old.
Duties everything childcare related. Contract will end because the kids will go to school full day next year. I work for this family Mondays and Thursdays.

Reference 6

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4 Feb 2019
4 Feb 2021
Jennifer Mossgrove 18-month-old, 4-year-old, and a 6-year-old. Stephanie Joukoff girl 6-year-old, girl 8 years old
Everything childcare related including homeschooling and tutoring.
Yes
My host family was pleased with Marilyn's childcare.