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Katlego M

#200187 - Au Pair in Bedfordview - 22(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

200187

Full name

Katlego M

Last accessed

3 Oct 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Hangouts

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	22 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Au pair lives in / near to

Bedford Gardens , Bedfordview , East Rand , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Eduvos Bedforview

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-In or Live-Out

Available to relocate to another province if live-in

Yes

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

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

Children no older than

18 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

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

Sepedi, Tswana,

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Undisclosed

Expected minimum hourly rate

R30 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	30 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Mini Cooper

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

Provide one on one and small group instructions to college students and primary school children in accounting, business management, maths for primary school learners, Natural science, EMS, History, Afrikaans, English, Technology, Zulu, Sotho and Geography at high standard resulting in a high average improvement. - Developed and implemented individualized lesson plans for each student. - track students progress and providing regular feedback to the parents and guardians. - Assisted students in preparation for standardized tests and exams.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Edenglen high school (2020)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Consumer Studies
Business studies
Accounting

Additional subjects

History

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Ba in Coporate communication - Varsity College (2023)

Degree/course

Bcom Law - University of Johannesburg (Current)

Degree/course

Level 4 Early childhood development - Damelin (2021)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Family life Dear future host family, I hope you are in good health and high spirits. My name is Katlego M (Kat, KATE, or Katty) and I am a girl from South Africa 🇿🇦 who has recently completed a higher certificate in early childhood development. I am writing to express my interest in becoming an au pair and joining your family as a caring and responsible caregiver for your children. There are several reasons why I am drawn to the opportunity of being an au pair. First and foremost, I genuinely enjoy being around children and find it rewarding to contribute to their growth and development. As the eldest sister in my family, I have had the privilege of looking after my four siblings like a second mother. This experience has allowed me to develop a deep bond with them and gain valuable insights into the needs and joys of childhood. Furthermore, growing up in a multicultural environment has instilled in me a sense of curiosity and appreciation for different cultures and languages. I believe that being an au pair would provide me with an excellent opportunity to immerse myself in a new culture, learn from your family, and share my own South African traditions. I am passionate about fostering understanding and building bridges between people from diverse backgrounds, and being an au pair would allow me to do just that. In addition to my familial experiences, I have also had the privilege of working as an au pair for a very lovely family. During this period, I was able to gain a deeper understanding of what an au pair is and what is expected of me, improve my child care skills, and develop independence and adaptability. These experiences have equipped me with the necessary skills to navigate new environments and handle the challenges that may arise while living with my host family. I firmly believe that I am the right person to join your family as an au pair. I am responsible, reliable, and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your children. I possess strong communication skills and am adept at interacting with children of various age groups. Furthermore, I am patient, compassionate, and able to handle difficult situations with empathy and understanding. I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of your family and contributing to the well-being and happiness of your children. I am confident that my love for children, my experience as a sister, my multicultural background, and my previous exposure to working as an au pair make me well-suited for this role. Thank you for considering my application. I would be delighted to further discuss my qualifications and answer any questions you may have during an interview. I look forward to the possibility of joining your family as an au pair and embarking on this enriching journey together

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I would make the perfect Au Pair as I'm currently employed as an au pair meaning there would be no reason to panick as I'm already used to the day to day routine and tasks that need to be completed on a day to day. Bellow is a draft of my day to day duties as an au pair: -Collect Children from school in the afternoon. -Take the children to extra mural activities and appointments. -Assist the children with their homework. -Play games with the children/including puzzles and other crafts. -Prepare light meals and snacks. -Run errands. -Accompany children to any playdates/Birthday parties and watch over them. -Help tidy children’s bedrooms and playhouse. -Keep toys organized and occasionally clean these when necessary. -Take children out on walks/park etc. -Put together a formal plan for activities to be conducted during school holiday programs. -Run holiday activity programs with the children I grew up in a house hold where I'm the first born daughter of a family of eight which consists of 7 girls and 1 boy, my hands where always and still are full as I've learnt to take care of my siblings as my mother was a single mother and always working so I fell in love with communicating with them as I've watched them grow from toddlers to teenagers which at first was overwhelming but I learnt to take it one step at a time as I've raised my siblings as if they where my own little princesses, from attending parent teacher meetings, to extra curriculum, picking them up from school and even becoming their tutor at home with their studies.

Hobbies and other interests

My hobbies include working out, Reading, Writing, Cooking/baking and Swimming

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Sep 2023

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

6 year old boy, 11 year old girl

Job description

Picking up from school Taking children to after-school murals activities Assisting with homework Playing games such as puzzles and board games Preparing light meals Running errands Accompanying children to play dates tidy up children's play house and rooms Going out to the park and walks Run holiday activity program with the kids

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

12 Feb 2024

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

17 year girl

Job description

Morning drop off Picking her up from school Driving her around when necessary