Dear Family, thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I am so excited by the opportunity to work as an au pair over my winter university holiday. I am studying English Literature and History at the University of Bristol. I love reading and creative writing. I also have a great passion for cooking and baking - interning at as a pastry chef when i first moved to the UK, in London. I am a competent skier having spent time in Switzerland with my family on school holidays and i would love to explore more of europe's snowy areas whilst developing my skill in the sport. Coming from South Africa and now living and studying in the Uk i am excited by the opportunity to visit more of Europe, see new countries and meet new people. Studying English and History i am considering going into teaching after i finish my undergraduate degree, and think au pairing will give me great training and experience doing this. I am organised, proactive, fun and kind.

I am in my second year of university studying English Literature and History at the University of Bristol. During high school I tutored and mentored underprivileged primary school children, helping them with their maths and english homework, and acted as emotional support if they were struggling with issues at home/school.

Coming from a big family of 5 with 3 younger brothers and lots of cousins I have experience at home looking after children from infants to young teenagers. Although I have never been employed to au pair I am a fast learner, kind and patient. Born in Cape Town, in a culturally diverse family (mom is danish and dad is irish/south african), and now living and studying in Bristol in the UK I am adaptable and work well with people from all backgrounds.

• I am Alice's personal form tutor at Bristol University where she is studying English and History. I cannot vouch for Alice with regards to working with children as I have not seen this personally but Alice ia a very together mature person, She is very organised and kind, she has excellent time keeping and due to her calmness I am sure she would be very good with children.