Lauren Trout
Educator
Aix-en Provence,Southern France
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate educator with 5 to 6 years of teaching experience and a background in providing support as an au pair. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans that foster a love of learning while addressing diverse student needs. Proven ability to build strong relationships with children and families, enhancing their educational experiences through patience and positive reinforcement. Committed to promoting cultural exchange and personal growth, I bring a unique blend of instructional expertise and hands-on childcare experience. Eager to contribute my skills in a dynamic educational environment that values creativity and inclusivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair
Karine Allouche
Aix-en Provence
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Created nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines set by parents.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Provided guidance and discipline in line with parental values and expectations.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized areas.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Managed light housekeeping duties including laundry, grocery shopping and errands.
- Facilitated outdoor and physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Mange household budgets, petty cash.
- flexible for occasional late-night or weekend tasks.
Au Pair
Energy Au Pair
Vollen , Oslo
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Managed children's laundry and wardrobe, including organizing and purchasing when necessary.
- Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Assisted with homework assignments and tutoring sessions.
- Attended meetings with school personnel when necessary to discuss any issues related to child's performance or behavior.
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Assisted with homework and educational activities to support academic achievement.
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
- Developed creative and educational games to stimulate cognitive and emotional growth.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Engaged with the children during leisure time by playing board games or reading books together.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Facilitated outdoor and physical activities to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
- Monitored children's behavior and reported concerns and milestones to parents.
- Negotiated conflicts among children, teaching problem-solving and communication skills.
Au Pair
Super Nanny Au Pair Services
Haarlem
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Proficient Au Pair skilled in household chores; shopping and activity planning
- Familiar with offering homework assistance, managing extra-curriculum activities and keeping kids safe in all environments
- Offering years of related experience
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Assisted with homework assignments and tutoring sessions.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Collaborated with parents to establish and adjust behavior management strategies.
- Researched new ideas for outdoor activities which could be used during free time with the kids.
- Assigned age-appropriate chores to encourage self-confidence and responsibility.
- Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Maintained organized and clean children's areas.
- Engaged in educational activities like reading and crafts to encourage learning and creativity.
Teacher Assistant
Mamré Primary School
Cape Town
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided additional guidance and support to at-risk students.
- Maintained discipline in the classroom by monitoring student behavior.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative curricula.
- Compiled resources such as books, videos, charts for use in classrooms.
- Scheduled teaching observations to receive supervisor feedback about teaching performance.
- Utilized technology-based tools to support instruction.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Provided assistance to students with coursework, projects, and assignments.
- Supervised recess periods and lunchtime activities.
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Conducted small group instruction sessions under the direction of the teacher or specialist.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through rewards and recognition systems.
- Assisted in developing individual education plans for special needs students.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Assisted teachers in preparing and organizing materials for classroom activities.
- Led discussion sections, tutorials and laboratory sections under teacher direction.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe learning environment.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes and class discussion topics.
- Collected data on student performance and behavior.
- Implemented behavior management systems according to school policy.
- Created lesson plans based on established curriculum guidelines.
- Participated in parent conferences when requested by the teacher.
- Made special accommodations to integrate students with ADD, ADHD and other learning disabilities.
- Proctored examinations and monitored for cheating.
- Supported teachers in implementing new instructional strategies and techniques.
- Assisted in administering assessments such as standardized tests.
- Organized field trips for students to enhance learning experiences.
- Attended staff meetings, trainings and workshops as required.
- Created and modified various teaching documents using Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Assisted faculty members or staff with student conferences.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
GED -
Edu-Build Institute
Cape Town , South Africa 07-2022
Grade 12 - final years of high school education
Diazville High School
Cape Town , South Africa 01.2011
Skills
- Household support
- Culture-based activities
- Grocery shopping
- Household operations
- Safety awareness
- Cultural immersion
- Transportation coordination
- Safety
- Educational support
- Meal preparation
- Social skills development
- Language proficiency
- Cleaning procedures
- Infant care experience
- Childcare expertise
References
- Laurens Van de Vijver, Host Dad, Netherlands, +31 6 83212366
- Per Haakon Flottorp, Host Dad, Norway, +47 904 78 333
- Ingrid Alexandra Ugland, Host Mom, Norway, +47 462 96 429
- Karine Allouche , Host Mom , France ,+33 61 154 7559
Personal Information
Age: 31
Certification
- Teach the Nation, Certificate of Competence, attended the Teacher Professional Development Project.
- Seeds of Growth, Certificate of Completion, Reading and Writing Tutor Workshop
- Norwegian Language Course Completion Certificate A1-1
- Norwegian Language Course Completion Certificate A1-2
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Norwegian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Dutch
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Au Pair
Karine Allouche
08.2024 - Current
Au Pair
Energy Au Pair
03.2023 - 07.2024
Au Pair
Super Nanny Au Pair Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher Assistant
Mamré Primary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
GED -
Edu-Build Institute
Grade 12 - final years of high school education
Diazville High School
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