| Dear Family, I am a 20-year-old girl from Germany, who works right now for two years as an Au Pair in the United States. I already worked with children of almost every age (excepting newborns and babies) and I bring a lot of experience with me into your family. I am kind, patient, flexible and always on time. I know how to handle difficulties (although I hope they won't be any) and know a way to find the middle between having lots of fun and getting respect, where it is required. Helping with homework is no problem for me and I can learn easy meals to cook. I am open-minded for all new things that are expecting me: your family (especially the children), your pets, your country, your culture, your food and the people. If I don't know something you require for the job, I am willing to learn it (for example new meals or rules).
I like music: I played the piano for a few years and I really like to sing. In Germany I was part of a band with 5 members and we played on local events, in schools and youth houses. I am also interested in sports. I used to play basketball for two years and soccer with friends just for fun. I am going to the gym right now every other day. I am very creative. I like art crafts and painting simple pictures. I am trying to write, too. I wrote a few short stories and a few hundred poems (all in German). Some of them are published in the local newspaper.
If there are any problems I would like you to tell me, what you would like me to do better. I am just a human, too, and nobody is perfect. So if you are not happy with my work or have any suggestions how I could do better, please let me know. Criticism is a very important part to form the own personality in work and social life. I might not realize every mistake I make, and I can never change it, if nobody tells me.
I think it’s important, that the parents and the Au Pair have the same rules and talk about exceptions or special treats. Since we are all taking care of the same children, it would be confusing for everyone if the Au Pair would have different rules than the parents. The Au Pair has to support the host parents, but the host parents have to support the Au Pair as well. With a good communication everything will work out great.
I like this job a lot, because I love to be with children, I always have. They make my heart wide. I am a happy person, I’m laughing a lot, I am interested in everything and I am hard–working. I don’t like prejudice. Every single person gets a chance with me. In case of a conflict I always try, to be fair and to find a solution both involved parts are feeling comfortable with. If such a solution cannot be found, I try to make a compromise.
I’ve got my drivers license for almost two years now. I have driving experiences with snow, ice, mist and darkness. I never had an accident. When I drive with other passengers (and especially children), I make always sure everyone buckled before we leave. I am not driving over the speed limit. Of course I never take the irresponsibility to drink, smoke or take any other drugs.
I am exited to get to know your family better and I really hope you rds, Vanessa | 
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