Victoria, childcare in Leeds LS3

Hello! My name is Maria Victoria, and I am an enthusiastic, warm and well-mannered tutor and babysitter who is dedicated to creating an encouraging, stimulating and safe environment based on each child's needs.
I am genuinely passionate about providing the best childcare, and play and learning experiences, and I am eager to learn from new situations and face challenges which make me grow into a better person and an inspiring professional. I enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, being able to contribute and communicate clearly and efficiently.

MY EXPERIENCE

Private Spanish Tutor | From June 2017 to present

Creating a stimulating, encouraging and fun learning environment tailored to my students’ needs, so they develop and improve their language skills through well-planned and relaxed classes.

ESL Teacher | English Connections, Córdoba, Argentina | For four years

In charge of three weekly 3-hour classes to students from five to sixteen years old. Responsible for:
• Planning and delivering of classes, and ensuring the right educational resources are in place;
• Monitoring and recording pupils’ progress in administrative records;
• Participating in the arranging of examinations;
• Preparing students for their exams by encouraging them and providing support.
• Ensuring the children's well-being, from the moment of arrival until their leaving.

Private Tutor | At clients’ home or mine, Córdoba, Argentina | For over five years

Various students (a max. of 7 at the same time). Responsible for:
• Helping primary or secondary students who had been failing or having difficulties, to achieve better results.
• Revise the topics given in class from different perspectives, helping them achieve a deeper understanding.
• Being aware and respecting their times and rhythm of learning and working on developing new study techniques according to their needs.
• Ensuring a relaxed and fun learning environment which allow them to enjoy the learning process.

Babysitter | Córdoba, Argentina |For five years

Part-time (Mo to Fr afternoons; occasionally Sa, Su evenings). Responsible for:
• The well-being and constant care of four children, from three to fourteen years old.
• Developing recreational activities according to their ages (reading to and with them, taking them to the park, playing individually and with all of them).
• Helping the children with their after-school activities, such as homework, tidying up their bedrooms, taking them to music lessons, drama club, football, etc.
• Preparing dinner for them, making sure they ate a balanced and nutritious diet; cleaning afterward; and getting them ready for bed.