AU PAIR SA

South Africa's Online Au Pair Community

Account Status

Signed in as:
Guest

Megan V

#174637 - Au Pair in Brakpan - 21(f)

Please correct the following:

Messages and interview requests
SIGN IN to send messages and interview requests to au pairs

Basic details

Au pair profile number

174637

Full name

Megan V

Last accessed

23 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Facetime

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	21 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Brakpan , East Rand , Gauteng

Nearest landmark

Available from

immediately

Available until

for 12 months or longer

Available for position type(s)

Live-Out

Available to work the following times
Monday	07:00-16:00
Tuesday	07:00-16:00
Wednesday	07:00-16:00
Thursday	07:00-16:00
Friday	07:00-14:00

Willing to look after children in the following age range
Children no younger than	7 years old

Children no older than

13 years old

Has the following
Driver's licence	Yes

Own car

Yes

Childcare experience

Yes

Experience with special needs children

First aid qualification

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

Afrikaans & English

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R100 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

R5.00 / kilometre

Available for short-term positions

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	No minimum

Maximum

No maximum

Car make and model

Hyuandai Grand I10

Driving experience

2 - 3 years

Teaching experience

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

I tutored a grade 7 learner for a year in 2023. I helped her with the following subjects: Afrikaans Home Language, English First Additional Language, Life Skills, Mathematics, Life Science, Geography, History, Technology.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Hoerskool Oosterlig (2020)

Subjects

Afrikaans
English
Mathematics
Physical Science
Biology
Accounting

Additional subjects

Life orientation

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

BEd foundation phase - Aros, Pretoria (Current)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Dear Family, I am Megan V, final year BEd foundation phase student at Aros. I have a passion working with children, and are really sure that it is my purpose on earth.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

I am loving, caring, trustworthy and are willing to go the extra mile. I am an enthusiastic, optimistic, determined and ambitious student with a passion to make a difference in our youth. I believe in strong moral values and that a balanced life is important for a succesful career. I love working with children, educating them and being their moral support and friend.

Hobbies and other interests

love playing netball, singing in the shower and spending time with my family and friends

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jan 2020

Employment end date

31 Dec 2020

Ages and genders of children

9 years, boys and girls

Job description

aftercare teacher for grade 3 learners. helping them with homework, tests and assignments.

Reference 2

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jan 2022

Employment end date

31 Mar 2022

Ages and genders of children

Grade 5 Learners

Job description

Was an Education Assistant. I supported teachers in various educational settings. Responsibilities typically included assisting with lesson preparation, supervising students, providing one-on-one or small group support, helping with classroom management, and offering additional assistance to students with special needs or learning challenges. I also helped with grading assignments, organizing educational materials, and communicating with parents or caregivers about student progress.

Reference 3

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Apr 2022

Employment end date

31 Dec 2022

Ages and genders of children

Grade 5 learners

Job description

I was a Grade 5 Mathematics teacher. As a Grade 5 Mathematics teacher, my responsibilities included planning and delivering engaging lessons that align with the curriculum, assessing student progress, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a positive learning environment. They also expected me to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, integrate technology into lessons, communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, and participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on educational trends. Additionally, I was involved in extracurricular activities and school events.

Reference 4

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Jan 2023

Employment end date

29 Feb 2024

Ages and genders of children

Grade 2 learners

Job description

I was a Grade 2 Teacher Assistant. I supported the classroom teachers in educating the learners. Responsibilities included, assisting with lesson preparation, supervising students, providing one-on-one support, grading assignments, and maintaining classroom order. I also helped with administrative tasks and provided additional support to students with special needs.