| AuPair Profile 1022482 |
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| This summer I nannied a 16 month old boy on an island. |
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| Dear Family, I am interested in the au apair system and working with children during my gap year between high school and college. I have been working with children ever since I was twelve. This past summer I was the nanny for a camp director's son. He was a 16 month old baby but was tested at 2+ years old. I became comfortable with watching him because I spend 6+ hours a day with him and his family. I could anticipate what he was going to do and knew how to deal with his changing moods. I love spending time with kids because it is fascinating to see how much they grow in a short amount of time. I ended up righting my college essay on my experience because it has changed my dreams for the future: College Essay: Who is the most inspirational person you know? How am I going to communicate with this person? He has limited verbal skills and is only dependent on a few people. His nature is beyond my comprehension. How am I supposed to watch him and become his friend if I have no idea what goes on in his mind. He only has a rudimentary understanding of my language but he knows some sign language. Sandy and Jo told me they would help me learn the amount of sign Cooper knows and finally we will have something in common. By the end of the first week Cooper and I are both getting use to having each other in our lives. There are still many awkward moments and misunderstandings but we are gradually bonding. Watching Cooper paints a picture in my head about how his condition impacts the people around him, but mostly how he lives everyday life. I am aware of his character and how easily it is to predict what he is going to do. With this knowledge I have joy and familiarity every time I am with him. I find myself asking to be with him more because the anxiety I had before has vanished. I feel confident but most of all I feel loved. Cooper’s condition doesn’t allow for hate. So where do we learn to hate and envy? Why does it consume us? Cooper’s life has been lived innocently. No one has a reason to dislike him because he doesn’t hate or have biases. Every day I stare into his face and see one thing, love. I dream about having his condition, living a life of simplicity, and having no knowledge of the evil in the world. I have dreams every once in a while about living with people like Cooper, but the dreams seem absurd. Recently, in school, I have completed a career exploration. A couple of the options that my evaluation gave me will allow me to professionally work with this condition. I have decided that the second best thing to having this condition is to surround myself with people like Cooper. Cooper is an 18 month old child. Cooper’s condition is not chronic but he has taught me that I want to become a Pediatrician. If you are interested or have questions for me you can email! I am very flexible and am willing to make almost anything work, as long as it is mutually beneficial. My age shouldn't be a problem because I am very mature. I am graduating early to expand my options for post highschool life! Thanks - Ginny |
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