Au Pair in Paris, France, Seeks Au Pair Job.Mary's Au Pair Profile 3052316

Hi there!

My name is Mary, I am 29 years old and from New Zealand, currently living in France. I am a calm, kind, friendly and responsible person. I have been an au pair a few times now in England, Canada, Switzerland, Luxembourg and France. I have also been an exchange student in Denmark for a year, so I am very used to living away from home, and I enjoy getting to know different people, places and cultures.

I have recently completed a French childcare diploma (CAP AEPE) which worked as an apprenticeship. I took classes and worked a Nanny for 3 families in Paris with children ranging from 2-12 years old (so you can be sure I have good flexibility!). Additionally, I have experience in caring for children aged 0-14 years old. I am comfortable in all areas of childcare and general housekeeping. I think I have added most details below, so please take a look and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have and to provide more information. I have also added some references from my previous au pair experiences.

Please note that I am currently only looking for a short term position, as I will return to New Zealand in November as I have a new Niece and Nephew due to be born around then ??. This will be the final time I look for an Au Pair placement, so I hope we can have a great experience together. The end of quite a journey!

Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile!

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I have been an au pair a few times now, in England caring for a baby girl 6-20 months old, in Canada for two boys 3-4 and 6-7, in Switzerland for a baby girl from her birth to 1 year, in Luxembourg for a girl 11-12 and two boys 3 and 9, and finally in France for a 13-15 year old girl (who, of course, is mostly taking care of herself now!) an 8-10 year old boy and a 5-7 year old girl. I worked as a Nanny for 3 different families in Paris over the last year, with children ranging from 2-11 years old. I also did an internship at a Montessori école maternelle/kindergarten. And I am the proud Aunt to 3 nephews and 1 niece, who I helped a lot with when they were young, so I have particular experience with babies/toddlers.

I am comfortable in all areas of baby care (feeding, dressing, changing nappies, bath time, putting down for naps, play etc).

For older children my duties have included school/kindergarten drop off and pick up, helping with homework, trips to the park, supervising play dates, making school lunches and family dinners, building legos, board games/crafts/drawing/reading together, encouraging English language development, taking to after school activities and getting everyone out the door on time in the mornings!

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A bit about me:
I would describe myself as an easygoing, friendly, steady type person. I enjoy knitting, going to museums, watching a film, doing yoga, getting lunch with friends, going out for a walk and lots of reading! I like music and can play the piano (although a little rusty now!). I am a bit on the quiet side, but I like to get out and explore new places. I prefer to have a few close friends than a large group.

I like cooking and baking and think I can humbly say I’m pretty good by now! So of course, I am comfortable to cook meals for the whole family and if you have some recipes or tips I would love to learn!

I recently completed a CAP AEPE in France. Before this, I was studying part time online from a New Zealand University towards a BA in Linguistics and Japanese. I put my degree on hiatus while I completed the CAP, and will take my final courses to complete it starting in February (so I am not currently taking classes).

Of course, I am a native English speaker! I also know a little French, Japanese, German and Danish.

I am studying linguistics so I have a big interest in languages and would love the opportunity to build on my skills or learn something new.