Odette Rautenbach

Dedicated and caring childcare professional with over two years of international childcare experience in the United States. Experienced in providing full-time care for multiple children while supporting their educational, emotional, and developmental needs. Skilled in homework assistance, activity planning, meal preparation, transportation, and maintaining structured daily routines.

Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Known for being responsible, adaptable, patient, and highly organized.

Au Pair - The John Family - United States

(2024-08 - 2026-09)

• Provided full-time care and supervision for three children in a busy family environment.
• Managed daily routines including morning preparation, school drop-offs, extracurricular activities, meals, homework, and bedtime.
• Safely transported children to and from school, swimming lessons, sports activities, piano lessons, and other appointments.
• Assisted children with homework, reading practice, school projects, and educational activities.
• Helped children prepare for piano lessons through regular practice and encouragement.
• Planned and organized engaging activities that promoted creativity, learning, and social development.
• Arranged outings including museum visits, fishing trips, picnics, zoo visits, playground visits, swimming activities, baking projects, and outdoor adventures.
• Encouraged positive behavior, independence, confidence, and good manners.
• Prepared healthy meals, snacks, and packed school lunches.
• Assisted with bathing, hygiene routines, potty training, and age-appropriate childcare responsibilities.
• Organized children's laundry, bedrooms, toys, and school supplies.
• Maintained regular communication with parents regarding schedules, activities, and children's progress.
• Adapted quickly to changing family schedules and provided dependable support whenever needed.
• Supported children's emotional, social, and developmental growth through positive guidance, structured routines, and engaging educational activities.

Classroom Assistant (Volunteer) - Glencoe Primary School - South Africa

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

• Assisted teachers with classroom management and daily educational activities.
• Supported student supervision and learning development.
• Helped create a positive and productive learning environment.

Administrative Assistant (Volunteer) - Glencoe Primary School - South Africa

(2019-11 - 2019-12)

• Assisted with filing, record keeping, and general office administration.
• Developed strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Early Childhood Development - Stadio university (online) (2023-03 - 2023-11)

120-Hour TEFL Certificate - Bridge Education Group (2026)

High School Diploma - Sarel Cilliers High School (2022)