Nosizwe Mpanza
KwaZulu Natal,Durban
Summary
Early childhood care and development student. Currently an Au Pair with Cultural Care, skilled in cultural immersion and infant care. Proven ability to enhance social skills and emotional support for children. Skillful at meal preparation and safety awareness, ensuring a nurturing environment. Committed to fostering development through educational activities and effective rule setting, while maintaining patience and tact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Cultural Care
United States of America
06.2024 - Current
- Provided attentive childcare and engaged children in educational activities to foster development.
- Coordinated daily schedules and transportation for children, ensuring timely arrivals at school and extracurriculars.
- Maintained open communication with host family regarding children's progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Assisted with household tasks related to childcare, maintaining a clean and organized living space for children.
- Adapted activities based on children's interests to enhance engagement and motivation in learning experiences.
- Fostered cultural exchange by sharing American traditions while embracing host family's customs and practices.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Facilitated bedtime routines by reading stories, playing calming music or engaging in relaxation techniques promoting restful sleep for the children.
- Coordinated playdates with other families to encourage socialization among the children under my care.
- Bathed, dressed, diaper changed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Development
Rosebank College
Durban 07.2026
Skills
- Cultural immersion
- Infant care experience
- Toddler care experience
- Social skills development
- Safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Potty training
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Cleaning procedures
- Safety
- Patience and tact
- Household support
- Emotional support
- CPR certification
- Rule setting
- Educational activities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Zulu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Au Pair
Cultural Care
06.2024 - Current
Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Development
Rosebank College