Name: Carlyn Augustus
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 3201
EXPERIENCE
Nanny / Babysitter
Various Families | United States
January 2025 – December 2025
● Supported early language development through conversation and
play
● Created engaging, educational activities for young learners
● Encouraged communication, vocabulary building, and confidence
Au Pair
Apuya Family | Cultural Care Au Pair
March 2023 – January 2025
● Assisted children with daily routines while incorporating learning
opportunities
● Supported developmental milestones, including language and
social skills
● Used structured and play-based learning approaches
Sunday School Teacher & Catechist
St Martin de Porres Catholic Church
January 2017- December 2019
● Led group lessons in a classroom setting
● Used storytelling, repetition, and visual aids to engage learners
● Adapted teaching methods to suit different learning styles
● Created a positive and supportive learning environment
EDUCATION
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg —
Bachelor of Arts honours
MAY 2020 – MAY 2021
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg —
Bachelor of Arts
JANUARY 2017 – APRIL 2020
SKILLS
Total Physical Response (TPR)
teaching method
Use of visual aids, props, and
gestures
Clear communication and
pronunciation
Organisation & time
management
Creativity
Positivity
Basic tech skills (Zoom, Google
Meet, online platforms)
CERTIFICATES
TESOL/TEFL
World TESOL Academy (2026)
First Aid and CPR
American Heart Association
(2023)
Elanor Grant Award for
Perseverance
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High
(2016)
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
