Kirsten Botes
Psychology Major
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aupair
Adelle Sterley
01.2020 - Current
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Spend over 24 hours with the kids, if the parents have gone away or or if work has exceeded its normal hours.
Aupair
Isabelle Bruno Canto
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed bilingual abilities in English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Taught classes of 30 kids basic English words and phrases.
- Regularly attended French lessons as part of my contract in order, graduated with B3.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours
South African College of Applied Psychology
Durban, Online 01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
University of South Africa
Cape Town 01.2019 - 12.2022
Skills
Cultural Immersion
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving Abilities
Time Management
Relationship Building
Time Management Abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours
South African College of Applied Psychology
01.2024 - Current
Aupair
Adelle Sterley
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
University of South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2022
Aupair
Isabelle Bruno Canto
10.2016 - 07.2017