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Minique R

#149817 - Au Pair in Pretoria North - 22(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

149817

Full name

Minique R

Last accessed

28 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Skype

Zoom

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	22 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Ninapark , Pretoria North , Pretoria , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Dorandia

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	08:00-20:00+
Sunday	12:00-20:00+

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

Basic German

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Undisclosed

Expected minimum hourly rate

R60 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Fiesta

Driving experience

3 - 5 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

As a teacher at the Help4Kidz learning center, an Impaq center in Kragbron, Sasolburg, I have worked with children of all ages, from grades one to twelve. I tutored children who struggled with certain topics or subjects, so, I have experience in working with students who have learning disabilities or other disadvantages

Educational background

High school

Matric - Vaalpark Articon (2019)

Subjects

Afrikaans
English
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Life Orientation

Additional subjects

Dramatic Arts

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

Learn through Play - UNICEF (2020)

Degree/course

Baby, toddler and Ault First Aid, CPR, AED - American Red Cross (Current)

Degree/course

Multiple child development and safety courses - COX Campus, AgriLife (2021)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

I'm very excited about the possibility of meeting you and starting a new adventure with an amazing family.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I love children. I have been an au pair before and it was an amazing experience. I have worked with kids in a variety of environments and situations, and have experience with children of all ages. I'm open-minded, patient, and trustworthy. I have play based learning qualifications from birth to grade three, multiple certificates in childhood development, education and safety, first aid and good knowledge of child psychology. I enjoy learning new things and bettering myself.

Hobbies and other interests

I enjoy swimming, gaming (especially tabletop), travelling, and trying new things. Music is a passion of mine, so is reading and being in nature. I love horse riding, cycling and developing new skills.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

7 Jun 2021

Employment end date

7 Jun 2023

Ages and genders of children

girls, 2,7 (now 4 and 9)

Job description

I worked as an au pair in Washington for two years, taking care of two girls (7 and 2 when I started). The youngest was slightly developmentally delayed (delayed gross motor skills development). My duties included, but were not limited to: • Getting the children up and ready for school in the mornings. • Walking the eldest to school and picking her up again in the afternoons. • Doing minor household chores during the day. • Helping with homework and providing tutoring as needed. • Doing activities which stimulate age-appropriate development and growth whenever possible and working with the youngest to improve gross motor skills. • Cooking and serving dinner and helping with dinnertime routines. • Getting the children ready for bed. • Assisting with the enforcement of rules, etiquette, and routines. • Assisting with potty training, weaning and nighttime training. • Planning outings, activities, and birthday parties

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

7 Jun 2021

Employment end date

7 Jun 2023

Ages and genders of children

girls aged 2,7

Job description

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Dec 2020

Employment end date

30 May 2021

Ages and genders of children

0-7, boys and girls

Job description

As a preschool teacher I took care of babies and toddlers up to the age of 6. My duties included, but were not limited to: • Teaching necessary skills and subjects that were age appropriate. • Potty training, changing diapers and facilitating potty times. • Washing dirty clothing. • Preparing and handing out meals. • Making nap time as efficient and enjoyable as possible. • Facilitating playtime and encouraging learning through play whenever possible. • Cleaning and sanitizing all areas thrice daily and making sure the environment was safe and would stimulate learning and interaction. • Receiving parents at reception.

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Excellent. Carried out duties satisfactory. Parents and children loved her

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

19 Oct 2017

Employment end date

10 Dec 2020

Ages and genders of children

Various

Job description

Tutor/teacher. I worked as a grade R-3 teacher. After school I had to tutor struggling learners. Learners with learning disabilities, ADHD, weak memories or under-developed learners were given special attention. During these extra classes I'd focus only on certain subjects and/or topics the learner (s) struggled with.

Reference 5

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 May 2008

Employment end date

30 Jul 2016

Ages and genders of children

Female

Job description

Helping raise sibling

Verified by employer

Yes

Employer comments

Excellent worker Loyal, self disciplined and independent

Reference 6

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

23 Jul 2019

Employment end date

24 Jul 2019

Ages and genders of children

Male, infant

Job description

Babysitting. I changed, fed, bathed and entertained the baby. Put him to bed and made sure everything was neat before his mom came back