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Victoria O

#201493 - Au Pair in Northern Suburbs - 27(f)

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Basic details

Au pair profile number

201493

Full name

Victoria O

Last accessed

10 Apr 2024

Contact details

E-mail address

Main contact number

Alternative contact number

Available for online interview

Yes

Zoom

Available

MS Teams

Available

Matching details

Gender

Female

Age	27 years old

Language(s) fluent in

Afrikaans, English

Au pair lives in / near to

Bellville , Northern Suburbs , Cape Town , Western Cape

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	08:00-19:00
Tuesday	08:00-19:00
Wednesday	08:00-19:00
Thursday	08:00-19:00
Friday	08:00-19:00

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

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

English,Afrikaans

Marital status

Unmarried

Religion / spiritual practice

Christian

Expected minimum hourly rate

R60 / hour

Expected travelling compensation

(Not specified)

Available for short-term positions

Preferred working hours per week
Minimum	35 hrs / week

Maximum

45 hrs / week

Car make and model

Driving experience

1 - 2 years

Teaching experience

Early childhood development

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Description of tutoring experience

1-Intermediate Phase ASD facilitator •Sit in class with a student who has autism and help with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Math, Geography, History, Natural Science and Technology, and Personal and Social Well-Being. •Providing exercises and concepts in a way that was simpler for the student to understand (e.g., by drawing images or providing real-world examples). •Aid with exam preparation •Support for projects 2-Foundation Phase Reading Champion •The primary goal was to help students improve their reading skills. •Identified learners who were struggling with the curriculum and those who had behavioral issues.

Educational background

High school

Matric - Kasselsvlei High School (2015)

Subjects

English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
Life Sciences
Life Orientation
Physical Sciences

Additional subjects

Computer Applications Technology

Degress and other courses

Degree/course

BA Psychology and English - Eduvos (2022)

Introduction to families

"Dear Family" message

Hello Family Victoria is my name. I am an English and Psychology graduate. My desire to work with children has always been a driving force behind my decision to earn a degree in psychology and English. The ultimate objective was either going to be foundation phase education or child psychology, or maybe even both. I have experience working in a primary school as a teacher's assistant and reading champion before moving on to become an ASD facilitator where I deal with an autistic youngster. I offered assistance within a classroom settings in any subject where students lacked understanding or just couldn't keep up with the lesson. My desire to influence the minds of next generations was sparked at this point. I therefore look forward to having a positive impact on your family's lives and gaining experience from this opportunity. Thank You! I hope to hear from you soon.

Why I would make the perfect au pair

Friends and family have described me as calm and childlike. I no longer know if one could use both of those words in the same phrase after working at a school but I have an ability to make things enjoyable for children because of my playful, childlike attitude. especially when it comes to learning. When it comes to discipline, having a patient, calm, and gentle demeanor makes it difficult for them to get under my skin. I make an effort to understand the child's needs, and after working in a childcare environment, I've come to adore so many different faces and characteristics. I've come to understand that each child is unique in the way that they have distinct needs, and that I can adjust to meet those needs. I have a strong work ethic because I enjoy being occupied. I also think that playing outside, engaging in creative activities, and taking field trips to attractions like the beach or museums are far better for kids than television, Tiktok, and social media.

Hobbies and other interests

I spend the most of my free time with my family, friends, or at church. As the current youth leader at my church, I'm passionate about preparing exciting activities and games for the young members to participate in on a Friday night in order to keep them off the streets as well as organizing fundraising events for our upcoming camp. I also enjoy singing and listening to music. Prior to recently, I was a clarinet player in our church band, but I quit to sing in the band instead because singing is and always has been my favorite thing to do.

Childcare references

Reference 1

Employer name

Contact number

E-mail address

Employment start date

1 Feb 2023

Employment end date

Current

Ages and genders of children

Both boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 7 and then also an autistic boy who is 12 years old.

Job description

I was required to provide assistance where learners struggled to understand the lesson or where they struggled to keep up within all their subjects.