Samira H.
I find it easy to build trusting relationships with both children and parents, providing support that is steady, attentive and warm.
Date of birth: 12/10/2000
Nationality: German
Location: Paris
Mother tongue: German
Languages: French, English
Qualifications: State-certified Early Childhood Educator (2022), Paediatric First Aid (2026)
Since September 2024: I work as an educator at a French-German bilingual kindergarten in Paris (AJEFA – Association des Jardins d’Enfants Franco-Allemands), where I look after a group of 16 children aged 3 to 6. I accompany the children throughout the day: daily outings to the park, swimming, meals and supervised activities. I plan and lead creative and educational activities in a bilingual setting (DE/FR), including circle games, nursery rhymes and group games. I support the children’s social, emotional and language development, and I regularly liaise with families.
From September 2022 to August 2024: I worked as an educator and group leader at a daycare centre in Germany (Kindertagesstätte Edith-Stein, Marktheidenfeld), where I was in charge of a group of 15 children aged 1 to 3. I provided daily care: feeding, nappy changing and sleep routines. I organised and led age-appropriate stimulation activities, promoting the development of motor skills, language and independence.
From September 2019 to August 2022: I completed my early childhood educator training through a work-study programme (Kindertagesstätte Edith-Stein, Marktheidenfeld). I supported children aged 1 to 6 in their daily routines and educational activities, contributing to their development under the supervision of the pedagogical team.
From September to December 2021: I completed an 8-week placement in after-school care (Friedrich-Fleischmann-Grundschule, Marktheidenfeld) with children aged 6 to 10. I supervised the children after school, helped them with their homework and led recreational, creative and sports activities.
In August 2019: I took part for 2 weeks in a holiday programme (WAREMA Sonnenkinder, Marktheidenfeld) with children aged 6 to 13. I led creative activities such as crafts, games and cooking, and organised outings.
From March to July 2018: I completed a 9-week placement at a kindergarten (Kindergarten Lohgraben, Marktheidenfeld) with 25 children aged 3 to 6. I assisted the educators with daily routines, learning activities and play, while observing their teaching methods.
Private babysitting experience: I have extensive babysitting experience, gained from childhood looking after my nine younger cousins, and continued with many families — including French-German households — with children from the age of 2. I manage evening routines: dinner, bedtime and settling to sleep, always ensuring a calm, safe and reassuring environment for each child. I also organise games, creative activities and age-appropriate interactions tailored to each child’s personality.