Meet some of our Au Pairs

* In-Country ** Available Now *

Gabriela is a 23 year old Spanish speaking au pair from Bolivia who has experience with children from babies up to 10 years old. She is an in-country au pair available now and living in the Bay Area. She previously lived in Brazil for one month to study Portuguese. Gabriela comes very recommended from her current host family and is interested in finishing out her Au Pair year in American caring for a loving family and exchanging cultural values.

**Extension Au Pair** **Available in March**

Evelin is a 25 year old Extension au pair from Bolivia who has completed a successful year as an au pair caring for a family with 4 children. She is available for a second year placement beginning in March 2012. She is the eldest of four siblings and has experience caring for children from birth to 8 years old, including multiple baby/toddler combinations. She has also worked as a class assistant and tutor and loves children of all ages. Evelin comes highly recommended from her current host family.

**Extension Au Pair** **Available in March**

Laure is a 21 year old French au pair who has already completed a successful au pair year in the United States and is available for a second year placement. Laure has experience caring for children from 5 months to 7 years old, including baby/toddler combinations. She is currently caring for two children ages 3 and 11, and is highly recommended by her host family. Laure describes herself as open-minded, patient, mature and a good listener. Her hobbies include reading, riding bikes, traveling and music.

Melissa is a 24 year old au pair from France who has cared for children from 3 months up to 4 years old (including one set of twins). She has traveled for international holidays in 12 different countries. Melissa is described by her references as creative and conscientious. She has held a drivers license since March 2011.

Marine is a 23 year old au pair from France whose sister previously completed a happy, successful au pair year in the Bay Area. She has experience with multiple children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years and is described as patient and understanding. She has had her driver's license since 2006.

Ticia is a 19 year old au pair from Germany with 2 younger brothers who has had one year training in a kindergarten. Her career goals include being a teacher for nursery school or kindergarten and she is described as warm-hearted. She has experience caring for children from age 1 to 10 and enjoys multiple children together. She's had her driver's license since June 2011 and her hobbies include drawing and reading.

Ezgi is an 21 year old au pair from Turkey, who has over 4 years of work experience. She has experience taking care of of a baby from 3 months to 6 months old for 40+ hours per week, plus toddlers and up to age 9. Ezgi loves to cook for children and play instruments with them. She is described as well behaved, patient, kind, honest, social and easy to communicate with. Ezgi has had her driver's licenses since Oct. 2010 and drives daily.

Karina is a 26 year old au pair from Argentina. She is a certified English teacher and has been teaching children's classes since 2008 at a private institute. She also has solid experience babysitting for children from birth to six years old. She has been taking ballet since she was a child and enjoys creative hobbies like acting and playing the guitar. She is very close with her family and has been living away from home since starting college six years ago. Karina has had a drivers license since August 2008 and is described by her references as responsible, good-humored, patient and loving.

Heather is a 25 year old au pair from England with strong childcare experience and a long term career goal of working with children. She has completed a childcare certificate, during which time she worked in a range of classrooms and preschools, and worked full time in a preschool for two years. She has held a drivers license since 2005.

Maria is a 22 year old au pair from Argentina who has 5 siblings and has been babysitting for 5 years. She loves being a part of children's education and development, and has experience caring for children from 3 months to 6 years old. She describes herself as a social person who can adapt easily to her surroundings. She's had her driver's license since January 2010. Maria likes playing hockey and handball and being outdoors with her family