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Mara Wittke

Mara Wittke

Annandale,VA

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in providing emotional support, managing household operations, adapt at navigating complex family dynamics ad hands-on experience in residential child protection and mental health settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Au Pair

Au Pair in America
Annandale, VA
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided reliable childcare support, managed daily routines and supported children’s developmental and educational activities in a family setting
  • Give emotional support during challenging situations or difficult transitions
  • Organized activities to enhance children's physical, emotional and social well-being
  • Adapted easily to varying family dynamics while maintaining a professional attitude.

Dual Student for Social Work

Residential Care Group
Bonn, Germany
04.2021 - 09.2024
  • While studying to become a licensed Social Worker, I provided daily supervision, care and emotional support to adolescents ages 12 to 17 in residential child care
  • Maintained a structured, trauma-informed environment promoting stability and trust
  • Assisted with daily routines, school support and life-skills development
  • Responded to behavioral challenges using de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
  • Documented observations and collaborated with an interdisciplinary care team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

IU International University of Applied Sciences
Cologne, Germany
09.2024

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Advocacy
  • Professional documentation
  • Supportive communication
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Professional communication with families and caregivers
  • Child-centered care and emotional intelligence
  • Cultural adaptability and reliability
  • Safety awareness and supervision
  • Household management and organization
  • Routine planning and daily schedule management

Certification

First Aid Course for Child Emergencies (09/2024)

Languages

English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Au Pair

Au Pair in America
10.2024 - Current

Dual Student for Social Work

Residential Care Group
04.2021 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

IU International University of Applied Sciences