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Marian G

#124561 - Au Pair in South Peninsula - 29(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

124561

Full name

Marian G

Last accessed

25 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

MS Teams

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	29 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Scarborough , South Peninsula , Cape Town , Western Cape

Nearest landmark

Camel Rock Resturant

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:00-12:00 & 15:30-20:00+
Tuesday	06:00-12:00 & 15:30-20:00+
Wednesday	06:00-12:00 & 15:30-20:00+
Thursday	06:00-12:00 & 15:30-20:00+
Friday	06:00-12:00 & 15:30-20:00+
Saturday	06:00-20:00+
Sunday	06:00-20:00+

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

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Undisclosed

Expected minimum hourly rate

R100 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R4.50 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Renault Triber 2021

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I am an educational coach for children with additional learning support needs. I have been tutoring and skill enhancing for the past 8 years. This looks different for each of the students I work with as I am a firm believer in developing a program to suit the needs of the individual, rather than expecting them to comply with a prebuilt program. Further, I have tutored both primary and high school students in English, Social sciences and Maths literacy.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Sacred Heart College (2012)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Maths Lit
Accounting
History
Dramatic Arts

Additional subjects

Life Orientation

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

BSS in Psychology - Boston City College (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

My name is Marian, commonly called Ri by family and friends alike. I am currently situated in Scarborough but relocating to Muizenburg in the next few months. I am 29 years old and have spent a large part of the last 10 years dedicating myself to working with children. This passion has taken me not only cross-country but internationally too. I have spent time working in orphanages, soup kitchens, schools, remedial programs and coaching sports. These activities have always brought me back to working one-on-one with a small number of students as I believe the best way to make a difference is individually; however, I have always thoroughly enjoyed working with groups of children as I believe they are most themselves when around their own peer group.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I am a kind, loving and enthusiastic person who believes that every child is important and lovable. I have dedicated my life to working with children and hope to one day work as a child trauma psychologist. I am currently studying a Bachelor of Social Science, majoring in Psychology and Sociology through Boston City Campus, while I assist on an educational study in NME. I hope to move into a Post-Graduate Psychology course in childhood trauma. Studying through correspondents has allowed me to gain experience in several different areas of this field whilst educating myself. I believe that it is important to get to know each child I work with and help them develop their core skills and traits in a loving and safe environment. I will always put the needs of your child first and will ensure that they grow up to be a happy, whole version of themselves.

Hobbies and other interests

I have a deep love for cooking and baking and thoroughly enjoy spending time in my kitchen. Equally, I love a good book and I have spent many hours writing too. I enjoy hiking and camping and participate in many different sports, mainly running, swimming and basketball where possible. I believe that art and sport are both excellent outlets for anyone and they are often my go-to to help me stay regulated and clear.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Aug 2020

Employment end date

31 Dec 2023

Ages and genders of children

2 boys aged 14 and 16 when I started with them

Job description

Educational coaching and truama counselling. Ensuring that both boys and the family were well taken care of, including any errands, shopping etc that may have been needed. I oversaw the eldest child's homeschooling and timetabling.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Aug 2014

Employment end date

31 Dec 2016

Ages and genders of children

Multiple

Job description

Intern and Tutor at Uplands College - working with a variety of children aged between 13 - 19 years old.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Marian worked directly for me, tutoring and supporting students with academic challenges or needing general academic and emotional support. Marian went beyond expectations. She related well to the students and put every effort and energy into creating constructive ways of support. Marian was reliable and professional and I can recommend her to any position.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jan 2018

Employment end date

30 Mar 2024

Ages and genders of children

Two boys aged 10 and 13

Job description

I have worked on and off over the last 6 years with the family; helping them look after the boys, assist with homework and extra murals and support their parenting plan.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Marian has been the greatest gift we have ever given our two boys- her relocation from JHB to CPT has been met with great sadness and with immense excitement for her new adventure. Marian under sells herself- our boys are both neurodiverse and have required patience and a willingness and curiosity to try new learning techniques. Marian has both proposed new methods or worked with the school to find the best solution for the boys. We consider Marian as an extension of our family and any family would be privileged to have someone as caring and considerate as her in their lives.