My name is Karen Romero Jiménez, I am 25 years old and I am Mexican. I was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, a small and beautiful city, with a port on the Pacific Ocean. A year and a half ago I moved (for study reasons) to Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, a city with beautiful beaches on the peninsula. I come from a united family, made up of my parents Luis (55) and Martha (52) and two sisters, my older sister Cecilia and my twin sister, Nicole. I am a nutritionist, I currently work in a government department helping my patients improve their health and lead a better quality of life. I love being able to help people and accompany them throughout their entire process, it is very rewarding! During my free time I really like to dance, sing, cook, read, take walks on the beach, swim, travel, explore new places, play board games, go to the movies, ride a bike, and skate. I really like to exercise, lead a healthy, balanced and calm life. I am a happy girl and eager to contribute the best of me! I really like to travel and learn from every place I visit, as well as from the people I meet. I have had the chance to visit the US and Europe several times on a tour, but I was left with the great desire to get to know the Netherlands. I discovered on these trips that I could not satisfy my interest in culture and that doing an exchange program would give me the advantage and time to get to know the cultural idiosyncrasy in depth. I consider that the Au Pair Program is the one that best suits my interests because by sharing daily life with a host family, which includes me as another member, it would give me the possibility of exploring the culture in depth through an emotional space and add a new language. I am even more excited that my job is to take care of children because I have experience and because I really like connecting with them, since they are very transparent souls from whom we can always learn and have fun, the purest and most real love comes from them. . They always teach us to be more patient and to love in the most sincere way! I consider that I am suitable to be an Au Pair because I am flexible, empathetic, respectful, happy, dynamic, disciplined, honest, communicative and eager to grow and share. I really like helping people and always leaving a nice memory! I firmly believe in the importance of providing an environment that promotes growth, curiosity and autonomy. I strive to be a positive role model for children! My main objective as an au pair is to contribute to the comprehensive development of each child, stimulating affectivity, motor skills and intellectuality. It is important to create a safe environment, where they can feel protected, establishing relationships of trust and affection and at the same time supporting the needs of the family in general. My ability to build strong relationships with children is combined with clear and open communication with parents. I understand the importance of working collaboratively with the family to provide the best care possible. I also have practical skills, such as preparing healthy meals, carrying out educational and creative activities, as well as effectively managing daily routines. I have always felt a special connection with children, and my experience has strengthened my passion for child care. Since I was little I loved helping my classmates with their homework in the classroom, and from there I knew my passion for teaching and above all I understood that we always have something new to learn, even from the little ones. A few years ago I worked in a private daycare with children of various ages, from babies to preteens. I actively engaged in activities that stimulated their development, such as educational and creative games. We danced, sang, played ball, ran, did homework and after a nap, we continued with the fun! The diversity of ages allowed me to adapt and learn to observe the specific needs of each child according to their age and uniqueness. Currently, I am Gael’s nanny (6 years old), I have known him since his birth; He goes to the garden, we like to draw, sing, go to the park and play with the ball. He is quite an artist and I really like helping him paint and express his feelings through his works! He makes beautiful drawings, he always gives me one with my name or a dedication and that makes me feel very special. They are very emotional moments! On the other hand, I take care of the beautiful Emma (4 years old). She is very intelligent and active. We like to play ball, go out to the park and go to the beach. Also, we are fascinated by fish and visiting the aquarium, we have a collection of shells and pebbles from the sea, which we keep in the “box of sweet memories”, along with many others to always have when we grow up to remember it with a lot of love. Emma is always learning new things, she loves making bubbles and running to burst them. We laugh a lot chasing them, she’s very sweet! She also likes us to have sleepovers drinking hot chocolate and telling bedtime stories. When I get home she is very happy and tells me about the new adventures we have to do. We often invent games, she has a great imagination! I also take care of Ian and Andrés, two brothers aged 5 and 7. Ian is very affectionate and has very nice feelings, he always calls me to tell me how much he misses me. Andrés is very independent and active, he does many sports. Ian is in the third grade of preschool and Andrés is in the second grade of primary school. I pick them up from school three times a week and then we do our homework and then go to play and sometimes have an ice cream. They teach me many games, and I am always willing to listen to them and learn. Also, we go out skating and play soccer, they love scoring goals! Since I was little, it has been my dream to travel the world, get to know different cultures and landscapes. I am very excited about the idea of living in Holland and fulfilling this dream, since this beautiful country has managed to captivate me through its landscapes with windmills, its colorful tulip fields, its incredible architecture such as the cubic houses of Rotterdam, its ecological awareness and healthy. I would love to explore every corner by bike! Also, I know that the Dutch are very kind and hospitable to foreigners, making it the best place to live a deep intercultural experience. I would love to have the opportunity to talk about how I can contribute to the well-being and development of your children and be able to share special moments. I am excited about the possibility of being part of your daily life and being with you throughout this journey, feeling like one more of your family. and carrying you in a part of my heart upon returning to Mexico. I am excited for the opportunity to live in Holland and learn more about the culture. A culture like the Dutch deserves the magic of context, knowing every detail, feeling it, living it… I appreciate your consideration and am available for an interview at any time. I await your response. Fondly, Karen