MARIELLE SCHAFER
Fort Wainwright,AK
Summary
Motivated applicant seeking Master's in Social Work with experience supporting children and families across diverse environments. Background includes behavioral support, developmental guidance, and collaboration with caregivers to promote emotional regulation and stability. Experienced working with neurodivergent children and cross-cultural family settings. Interested in working with children and adolescents in supportive or therapeutic settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Self-employed
Fairbanks, AK
10.2025 - Current
- Supported children’s emotional regulation and independence through consistent structure and routines
- Monitored children's behavior and discussed observations with parents and caregivers
- Used positive reinforcement and redirection to manage challenging behaviors
- Ensured safe, predictable environment fostering children's sense of security and comfort
- Facilitated development of self-care and coping skills in children to promote autonomy and resilience
Babysitting
Self-employed
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Provided care across multiple households and developmental stages
- Adapted supervision strategies to different parenting approaches and family expectations
- Reinforced routines and behavioral expectations to maintain stability
- Built trust and rapport with children and caregivers
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided full-time family support within a cross-cultural household
- Supported a child with autism using predictable structure and clear expectations
- Assisted with academic engagement and social development
- Collaborated with caregivers to maintain consistent behavioral expectations
Travel Agent
Peterpans Adventure Travel
Sydney, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Managed client bookings, schedules, and detailed travel arrangements with accuracy and efficiency
- Handled time-sensitive requests, changes, and problem-solving under pressure
- Maintained organization across multiple bookings, deadlines, and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Tourism Management
MBO College Airport
Amsterdam, The Netherlands01-2018
Skills
- Child development support
- Behavioral guidance & redirection
- Family communication
- Cross-cultural interaction
- Observation & documentation
- Emotional regulation support
- Safety and risk awareness
- Rapport building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Dutch
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Nanny
Self-employed
10.2025 - Current
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2019 - 01.2021
Travel Agent
Peterpans Adventure Travel
01.2018 - 12.2018
Babysitting
Self-employed
01.2014 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Alaska
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts - International Tourism Management
MBO College Airport