| Greetings!
My name is Erin: I am a twenty-nine year old from Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA. I'm looking for live-out au pair/nanny agreements starting on the Gold Coast from now until 2010. I live in Mermaid Beach, have access to a vehicle, and I am currently taking pre- nursing courses to start a masters in nursing program in 2011.
I am a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a certified Nutritionist, I love animals (allergic to cats), and might have access to a vehicle in Australia. My salary is completely negotiable with number of children/hours per week in a live-out situation. I am not yet a member of GreatAuPair. I'm hoping to find a part-time or full-time position, but I'm probably best for a family on vacation that wants some child care help and supervision.
Previous Experience: Besides having a huge family that required years and years and YEARS of free babysitting experience... I worked 'on-call' with a popular agency in San Francisco's Bay Area, which made me have to adapt to many different environments and fresh situations on a regular basis.
Since 1999, I worked as a personal attendant for two disabled students (one with Muscular Dystrophy and the other with Cerebral Palsy). I am very attentive and sensitive to children's needs- this work not only utilizes my gift for patience but also provides a very rewarding experience.
More about me: I'm an active and rounded individual who loves traveling, the outdoors, and learning about other cultures. I connect well with young children and have many years of experience working with people of all ages and numerous physical disabilities in home, school, work, and traveling situations. I have a fun-loving and easygoing spirit, plus I hold a high amount of respect and discipline for education and family values.
In all, I’m the type of nanny that loves to play, organize arts and crafts activities, support athletic development, encourage educational games, and go on field trips. I can quickly adjust to busy households, as I came from a large and busy family myself, and I can work into many systems of home management. I believe I am an excellent candidate for families with active lifestyles and for those who encourage their children to explore and develop their natural talents.
My Personal History: I was raised in San Diego, CA as well as Albuquerque, New Mexico. Later, I attended a well known university in Berkeley, California (1998-2003) earning bachelor degrees in Art and History of Art. Subsequent to graduation, San Francisco became my home base to the following years of work and world travel. Also, I was a four year scholarship letterman in both Track & Field and Cross Country in college, which I feel is an important aspect of my character.
Basics: I am very comfortable around children of all ages- My certification with California’s First Aid and CPR standards is not up to date; however I am a certified EMT (trained to work on ambulances and in hospital settings). I am very allergic to cats, but love all other animals.
I appreciate your time and consideration~ Please feel welcome to view my photo album and in-depth interview (at least the start of it) on GreatAuPair's site.
Thanks and Warm Regards, Erin.
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