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Tyne W

#161894 - Au Pair in Pretoria North East - 26(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

161894

Full name

Tyne W

Last accessed

16 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	26 years old

Language(s) fluent in

English

Au pair lives in / near to

Montana , Pretoria North East , Pretoria , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Montana Hospital

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	06:30-18:00
Tuesday	06:30-18:00
Wednesday	06:30-18:00
Thursday	06:30-18:00
Friday	06:30-18:00
Saturday	09:00-14:00

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

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

Additional information

Country currently resident in

South Africa

Nationality

South Africa

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

French And Spanish

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Catholic

Expected minimum hourly rate

R50 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Yes

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Chevrolet Spark Ls

Driving experience

More than 5 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I am currently assisting within the Centre for Mediation in Africa with the supervision of Honours research reports. The Centre is part of the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria. My duties include supervising honours students during the process of writing and completing their research reports. This entails the provision of feedback and marking of reports. In addition to this, I have experience with tutoring through previous au pair positions (All subjects for Grade 3 and Grade 8).

Educational background

High school

Matric - North American International School (NAIS) (2014)

Subjects

AP English
AP Calculus
AP French
AP US History
AP Environmental Science
World Politics

Additional subjects

Civics and Economics, Film Studies, Music, Art, and

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

PhD International Relations - University of Pretoria (Current)

Degree/course

MA Security Studies - University of Pretoria (2020)

Degree/course

BAHons International Relations - University of Pretoria (2018)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear prospective family, My name is Tyne and I am 25 years old. I am currently a second year PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria, specialising in International Relations and Security. My thesis deals directly with children, and I consider it to be an area that brings me great joy. In addition to this, I am also a researcher at the Centre for Mediation in Africa, where my duties consist of building online curriculums, conducting research for various projects, data coding and supervising students at the Honours and Masters level. Growing up, I have always enjoyed giving back my time to others in any way I could, especially with regards to helping children and young adults. At present, I am looking for work whilst I complete my PhD, as my days mainly consist of research and writing from home. Au pair services truly benefitted me and my family while I was still young. I am looking forward to making the same difference, albeit a small one, for you and your family.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I believe I would make the perfect au pair, due to the fact that my ability to stay organized and disciplined, while still being adaptable to situations, makes me a strong candidate for dealing with children of all ages. On top of that, I believe that my patience, empathy, and carefree nature enable me to take the time needed to get to know children and to manage the day-to-day activities that come along with their care. On a practical level, my ability to cook, drive, and help children with their homework also makes me an asset.

Hobbies and other interests

My hobbies and interests are truly a product of how I am feeling and who I am surrounded by. At times, all I look to doing in my spare time is getting out into nature and keeping active in any way I can. This can include going on hikes, taking a Pilates or Yoga class, swimming, or playing tennis. At other times, my mind moves towards activities that help me slow down and enjoy the free moments I have. When this happens, I love to play the piano, read a book that has been sitting on my shelf, take photos, or bake a yummy treat. At the base of any hobby or activity that I do, are the special people in my life. I believe that spending time with family and friends, as well as my loving pets, is incredibly important. After all, these are the moments that we should cherish most.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Sep 2012

Employment end date

15 Jun 2013

Ages and genders of children

Infants to 18 years old.

Job description

While living in Nouakchott Mauritania, I volunteered at the Madame Doudou Children's Orphanage. My main childcare tasks included providing food and supplies for the children, teaching them how to read and speak basic French and English, raising funds to help provide them with overall hygiene and a new roof. I also helped organise a fund raiser through the American International School of Nouakchott to help with general maintenance and medical funds required.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Mar 2021

Employment end date

25 Jun 2021

Ages and genders of children

Female (8 and 13)

Job description

Handling the drop-off and pick -up of two children in the mornings and afternoon, along with tutoring both children in their respective school subjects (Grade 3 and Grade 8).