Sharmaine

I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and looking for part-time work to support my studies. With a professional background as a qualified Occupational Therapist for 5 years, a dedicated babysitter/nanny as well as a language teacher for over 6 years, I bring responsibility, reliability, and personalised care to everything I do. I studied in top public school & international school ESF in Hong Kong. I studied IGCSE and IB in Chinese first language. I moved to Australia and the UK to pursue my higher education before moving to Germany.

A Strong Connection to Hong Kong
Although I’m not currently based in Hong Kong, I grew up there and maintain strong ties to my Chinese roots. I visit every 9 months to reconnect with family and friends, keeping my connection to the culture alive. My lessons are conducted remotely, making them ideal for students located anywhere in the world!

Babysitting & Nanny Experience
I’ve worked with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, combining childcare with language exposure:
* French Family: Occasional babysitting for a 5-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy (play, feeding, personal care, speaking only in English).
* German/Taiwanese Family: Ad hoc babysitting for a 1.5-year-old boy (outdoor play, feeding, messy play, personal care, speaking only in Mandarin).
* French Family (Nanny): 7 months of care for a 2-year-old boy and 6-month-old infant (nursery pickup, feeding, bath time, bedtime, and general cleaning).
* Chinese/Greek Family (Nanny): After-school care for a 4-year-old boy and 4-month-old infant (feeding, bath time, play, storytelling).
* Hong Kong Family (Nanny): After-school care for a 3-year-old child (pickup, feeding, bath time, play, storytelling, ended August 2024 due to relocation to Berlin).

Language Tutoring Experience
I specialise in teaching Cantonese and Mandarin to English speakers, focusing on practical skills and cultural insights:
* 7 adult students learning Cantonese/Mandarin remotely
* 1 Boy age 4 learning Mandarin remotely
* 1 Grade 4 Hong Kong public school student remotely (Filipino background) learning Cantonese, focusing on speaking, reading, writing, and listening.

What Sets Me Apart?
* Interactive and Practical Lessons: Focus on real-life conversational skills, perfect for expats or anyone wanting to connect with Chinese culture.
* Tailored Learning Materials: Includes English meanings, Pinyin, recordings, and vocabulary guides for independent practice.
* Cultural Insights: Learn not just the language but also local customs and etiquette to thrive in Hong Kong.
* Flexible Scheduling: Lessons designed to fit your lifestyle.
* Patient and Supportive: As a language learner myself (currently studying German), I know the challenges and provide a supportive environment.

Trial Lessons & Progress Tracking
I offer trial lessons to help you find the right fit and provide regular feedback and progress tracking to keep you motivated.
If you’re looking for engaging and effective language lessons ?? or an experienced caregiver who can support bilingual development, feel free to reach out! Let’s get started on your language journey together.