Julie Gontier-Kitchen

Highly motivated native French speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Sciences of Language (specialising in didactics of French as a mother tongue), and with extensive experience supporting children's learning and development across private childcare and tutoring roles for the past 20 years. Passionate about language acquisition, speech development, and education. Skilled in supporting home education, GCSE French preparation, early speech development, and KS1 learning with students of various age and need.

Reliable, organised, and adaptable, with strong communication in both French and English. Currently seeking an opportunity to begin a career in Education from September 2026, with the goal of retraining as a qualified French teacher.

Nanny + Carer at Family Mishra (2024-09 – Present)

Looking after a toddler who has a genetic disorder (MCADD). When started at 15 months old with only a couple of words of vocabulary, spent the first 6 months focusing on catching up with his speech through singing, using declarative language and creating simple speech patterns and routine. Followed on with assisting him with diverse learning. Helped him regulate his emotions and worked on his focus to minimise tantrums and other toddler behaviours issues.

• Supported speech development through singing and declarative language
• Created simple speech patterns and routines
• Assisted with diverse learning activities
• Helped with emotion regulation and focus management
• Child progressing towards starting preschool in accordance with EYFS framework

Nanny + Tutor at Family Burrows (2022-10 – 2024-07)

Looked after 3 home educated children (sole charge) and organised educational outings; did some general nannying and assisted the children with their learning.

• Supervised online lessons and helped with homework and work books
• Supported one child with learning to read and helped with KS1 maths
• Assisted the oldest with French GCSE preparation and progress

Nanny at Family Zeki (2021-09 – 2022-09)

Looked after a 6 months old girl (sole charge) and fed her (bottle feeding + baby led weaning), played with her, took her to different baby/toddler groups.

• Bottle feeding and baby led weaning
• Took child to baby/toddler groups
• Cooked vegetarian meals for the whole family
• In charge of grocery shopping on regular basis
• Ran various errands for the family

SAHM (which reinforced my childcare experience) at Personal - SAHM (2016-09 – 2021-09)

Looked after daughter until she started reception. Designed appropriated educational and creative activities for her development in accordance with the EYFS framework requirements.

• Planned family schedule and booked appointments
• Managed calendars and organised events
• Supervised contractors or engineers working in property
• Supported daughter's learning and taught how to read and basic numeracy skills
• Encouraged language skills, social, and cognitive development speaking in two languages

Nanny + Tutor at Family Pfister-Brachlianoff (2012-09 – 2016-09)

Looked after two children (sole charge) and organised activities; did some French language tutoring and assisted the children with their homework.

• Organised activities for children
• Provided French language tutoring
• Assisted with homework
• Managed household responsibilities
• Coordinated with external staff and ran various errands for the family

Nanny maternity cover at Family Picard (2012-02 – 2012-07)

Looked after 3 French speaking children, all under the age of 5, sole charge.

• Organised developmental activities and outings
• Helped developing the youngest's speech
• Worked with the parents on creating a new routine

Barista + Retail senior assistant at Le Pain Quotidien (2010-05 – 2011-09)

Served customers and learnt to provide high quality service at all time and to go the extra step to accommodate divers demands. Worked as part of a team during rush hour and also on own during more quiet time.

• Took and sent orders
• Restocked shelves
• Helped with inventory and controlled FIFO policy
• Guaranteed good hygiene at all time
• Kept track of wastage everyday to try reduce it
• In charge of the window display
• Trained several new retail assistants
• Used digital register and handled cash and processed card payments

Au Pair at Family Brown (2007-02 – 2010-04)

Looked after a 3 year old girl (sole charge).

• Took her to toddler classes
• Took her to nursery everyday and picked her up
• Organised playdates
• Cooked her meals
• In charge of her bedtime routine

Teaching pre-professionalisation module in Education – Rouen University, FRANCE (2005-10 – 2006-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences of Language – Rouen University, FRANCE (2004-10 – 2005-07)

BTS (equivalent to HND) in Corporate Communications – Rouen University, FRANCE (2002-09 – 2004-07)

Baccalaureat (equivalent to A-Levels) – Lycée T.Corneille, Rouen Academy, FRANCE (2001-09 – 2002-07)

BEPC (equivalent to GCSEs) – College Charcot, Rouen Academy, FRANCE (1996-09 – 1997-09)