1.

Tell me about you…

My name is Camilla Rodriguez. I'm 24 years old. I am from Cúcuta Colombia. I studied

2. What places do you want to know in the USA ?

I would like to go to the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls because they are wonders of
nature. I would also like to go to cities like New York, Seattle and San Francisco
because they are very beautiful cities with many things to learn.

What can you contribute to children being an au pair?

I can contribute, in general teaching them my culture, my language, also I have very
good skills doing girls hair, I like to help every time I can and have time. I love to spend
time with children doing different activities and I can share my family values.

Why should the host family choose you and not another au pair?

Because I have the necessary skills and attitudes. I like to learn new things. I also like
spending time with children and I am convinced that I can contribute more to the family
than any other au pair.

The host family should choose me because I am a responsible person, I like to help
others, I learn quickly. I like to understand children in order to establish a relationship
with them. I can also teach them my language

3. What would you do if the children misbehave?

I would try to talk with the kids and explain to them why it’s bad what they do. If they
don’t accept what I say to them, I should talk with the parents to get support or that the
parents punish them. The most important thing is communication.

4. Why did you study Industrial Engineering ? Or the career you are studying

I studied Industrial engineering at Icesi University. I graduated in August 2019. I have

always liked math and analyzing processes. Since I was a child I was curious how
things were done. So I think that helped me to choose my career.

5. What would you do if your host kids take off their seatbelt while you drive?

I would park in a safe area to put her/his seat belt on and explain the importance of
having it on while the person's driving.
6. What will you do if your host parents fight in front of you?

I would go with the children to another part of the house and try to distract them

What happens if they fight when you are in your free - off time?

I will give the space to talk and I will try to go to other place or to my bedroom

7. How old are you?

I am 24 years old and my birthday is on September 10th. On this day my mom

prepares the food I want, my sisters buy me a cake and we share time with my family.

8. Do you have any brothers or sisters? Do you have any siblings?

Yes, I have 3 sisters, but they don´t live with me.

Claudia is 41 years old; she lives in Barcelona with her husband and my niece
Mariana, she is 17 years old

Eliana is 39 years old, she lives in Cali with her husband and my two nephews Juan
Esteban and Sebastian they are 17 and 12 years old.

Tatiana is 33 years old, she lives in Cali. She is single and she lives alone in her
apartment.

Our relationship is very nice. We are very united and we support each other in
everything.

9. Tell me about your parents ? What do they do?

My father's name is Javier, he is 61 years old and has been a gsalesman for more
than 40 years. My mother's name is Yolanda, she is 61 years old and a housewife. I
live with them in an apartment in the south of cali, the neighborhood is called Valle del
lili.

10. What do you do?

I have been working for Play Us Media company for one year and half . I work as a
Risk and Compliance Analyst. I don't have a physical office, I work from home.
Working from home has its good and bad points. The good thing is that you can save
money and time to spend on other activities. But the downside is that you don't
socialize in person with your peers.

11. What did you study?

I studied Industrial engineering at Icesi University. I graduated in August 2019. I have
always liked math and analyzing processes. Since I was a child I was curious how
things were done. So I think that helped me to choose my career.

13. Do you like children?

Yes, I have always liked children because they are curious about everything. Also,
since I was very young I have been surrounded by children in my house (cousins,
nephews and niece) and I have always been interested in caring, playing and teaching
them new things.

14. What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time I like to go to the cinema, I like to exercise, Maybe read a book or
meditate. I also like to go to the stadium when my favorite soccer team plays, the team
name is Deportivo Cali. And spend time with my loved ones.

15. Would you feel comfortable taking the kids to the pool?

Yes, I would feel very calm because I love the water.I know how to swim and I can
take care of children in the pool.

16. Where do you work?

I work in my house, I have a home office. I work for Play Us Media as a Risk and
compliance Analyst. My work hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m from Monday to Friday.
Between my tasks are writing processes and documents of the company and making
daily reports. For me, working from home has its good and bad points. The good thing
is that you can save money and time to spend on other activities. But the downside is
that you don't socialize in person with your peers

17. What do your parents do?

My father's name is Javier, he is 61 years old and has been a tire salesman for more
than 40 years. My mother's name is Yolanda, she is 61 years old and a housewife. I
live with them in an apartment in the south of cali, the neighborhood is called Valle del
lili..

18. Who do you live with?

I live with my parents in an apartment in the south of cali, the neighborhood is called
Valle del lili..We have lived in this place for 8 years. The area is very quiet and
pleasant.

19. Where do you live?

I live in an apartment in the south of cali, the neighborhood is called Valle del lili..We
have lived in this place for 8 years. The area is very quiet and pleasant. I live with my
parents.

Can you describe the place where you live?

I live in a small apartment with my parents. The apartment has three bedrooms, one
is my office and two bathrooms. It is located in the south of Cali, the neighborhood is
called Valle del Lili, it is very quiet and pleasant. Cali is a very warm city with good
food.

20. Tell me about your friends… Do you have any besfriendt s? Social Live

I have many friends, but I have 3 best friends, their names are Juan Camilo, Maria del
Mar, and Sergio. They always help me in the good and bad moments of my life. They
support me in my plans and give me advice. All three are Industrial Engineers. I met
Juan Camilo and Sergio at the University and Maria del Mar at the building where I
live 10 years ago.

We normally go out to eat, go to the movies and sometimes we go to parties.

21. What is your favorite movie? Why?

I have many favorite movies and I especially like romantic, fantasy, action and comedy
movies. But I love watching over and over the Harry Potter movies because I love the
fantasy world that JK Rowling invented. These movies feed my inner child. My favorite
character is Luna Lovegood because she's a very intelligent girl, she has a different
view of the world and she's amazing.

22. What kind of music do you like? /What is your favorite singer?

I really like all genres of music except heavy metal. But I don’t have a favorite one.
However, one of my favorite bands is called ZOE, it's Mexica and it's rock.

Do you listen to English music?

Yes, I do. I listen to music in English. My favorites are Coldplay, Green Day, Katy Perry
and The Beatles.

23. What is your experience with children?

My experience in taking care of children began with my sister who has children
Sebastian 1 years old and Juan Esteban 7 years old. I helped get Sebas ready to go
to daycare. I made breakfast for him and helped Juan with his homework while my
sister worked. And since they came into my life I have taken care of them when my
sister needs it. They stay at my house or I stay at theirs.
Also I have helped some close friends to take care of their kids, because I have always
liked it. Normally I had to help them with their homework, give them food and be on
the lookout for anything they needed.

24. Why did you decide to become an Au pair?

I have always felt a connection with children, I like to teach them new things and play
with them. On the other hand, I also wanted to have a new experience and improve
my level of English because it is very important for work, travel and life in general. So
I decided to be an Au Pair.

Why should they choose you as an au pair?

Because I have the necessary skills and attitudes. I like to learn new things. I also like
spending time with children and I am convinced that I can contribute more to the family
than any other au pair.

How can you contribute?

I can contribute, in general teaching them my culture, my language, also I have very
good skills doing girls hair, I like to help every time I can and have time. I love to spend
time with children doing different activities and I can share the values my family has
taught me.

How do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself With a stable working life here in Colombia, building a family and
helping my parents in whatever way I can.

What would you say in the interviews to the families when you are not
understanding a question?

I would ask them to please speak a little more slowly and be patient(peichon) with me
so I can understand, besides that if they could ask me the question in a different way.

What did you do on your birthday?

I was with my family and my boyfriend at my house. My mom prepares the food I want
and my sisters buy me a cake.

25. What kind of activities would you do with children?

I think it's important first to get to know the children, to know what kind of activities they
like to do. Some activity ideas could be baking a cake or cookies, cinema day with
popcorn. Make mini projects for example crafts. Maybe, we will go to the park,
museum, we can go for an ice cream, and have a picnic. All these activities after
completing the tasks they have and according to the ages and tastes of the children.
 26. Do you have any problem living with a family and animals?

No, I don't have a problem. I would like to find a family with pets. I love animals.

27. Do you follow any special diets? / Would you live with a family with a
special diet?

I don't follow any special diet. I eat almost everything.

No, I have no problem living with a family that has a special diet as long as it doesn't
affect me.

28. Describe any other talent or skill you have / What are your hobbies?

My additional talents are helping others, following cooking recipes. My hobbies are
going to the movies, dancing, reading, listening to music, and going for walks in nature.

29. In case of any emergency what would you do?

It all depends on the emergency. The first thing I would do it’s to put the children safe,
if it is very serious I would call (911), then I would call the family to tell them what
happened and I would do what they tell me to do.

30. Where did you learn English?

I learned English in my school and my university.

31. Let’s pretend there is a fire in the house… what would you do?

I must keep calm, so the kids don't get scared. Then, I take the kids outside and call
911, and then I call the parents.

32. Do you have driving experience?

I got my driver's license seven years ago. But my experience is regular because I didn't
have a car. However, this month My dad got a car and I will be able to practice more.

33. Would you be fine living far away from home? Homesick…

I think that it's normal to miss my family and my house, but I can get over it. I would
call them EVERY day.

34. If a teacher calls you to tell you THAT the kid IS sick, what would you do?

I would immediately call their parents and go to school for him or her and take her to
the hospital if it’s necessary or take her home to rest.
35. Describe a normal day... What do you usually do?

Every day I wake up at 7.00 am. I get ready, have breakfast and clean up. At 8:00 I
start working. At 1 pm I have my lunch break. When it ends I continue working until
6:00 pm. Then maybe I'll go out with my friends or stay at home watching a movie or
reading.

36. What time do you wake up?

I usually wake up at 7:00 am from Monday to Friday, but I have no problem adjusting
my schedule if necessary. When I went to the gym I woke up at 5:30am with no
problem. On weekends I wake up a little later unless I have things to do.

37. What time do you go to bed?

During the week I usually go to bed at 11:00 pm. On weekends it depends on whether
I go out at night or not.

38. Do you practice any sport?

I don't practice any specific sport, however I like to walk or I going to the gym

39. Have you traveled abroad?

Yes, three months ago I was in Barcelona visiting my sister Claudia. We spent
Christmas in Paris, we went skiing to Andorra and we visited Munich. On this trip I saw
the snow and can play with it. I liked all the places I visited, especially Munich because
of the history of the city, but the one I liked the least was Paris because it was very
dirty.

40. What did you do today?

I woke up at 7 am, had my breakfast and got ready for the interview.

41. What did you do last weekend?

Last weekend, I went out with my sisters, because Claudia, who lives in Spain, came
to visit us. So I was with my family all weekend.

42. What can you tell the host families about Colombia?

Colombia is a mixture of everything. In Colombia you can find the best typical food of
each region. Colombia is biodiversity, there are magical places to visit like Salento.
People are very friendly, you can visit places like Cali, the place where I live,from which
they are going to fall in love with. It is a very beautiful city with very friendly people.

45. When would you like to go as an au pair and where?

I would like to travel next year in February to the states of California, Giorgia or
Washington. But I can live in any state where I find a good family.

46. Tell me about the best trip you have done

My best trip was three months ago. I was in Barcelona visiting my sister Claudia. We
spent Christmas in Paris, we went skiing to Andorra and we visited Munich. On this
trip I saw the snow and can play with it. I liked all the places I visited, especially Munich
because of the history of the city, but the one I liked the least was Paris because it
was very dirty.

48.Tell me the worst experience you have had in your job or in university or
a trip.

My worst experience in University was when I failed my first subject of all life. It was in
the fourth semester. the matter is called “Investigación de Operaciones!”

My worst experience at work has been the permanent availability of work at home. For
example, if you're in the bathroom and don't respond on time, they may think you're
not working.

It is not a "worst experience" but my most difficult experience was when my mother
was in treatment for cancer. Now she is very well and healthy.

49. What do you usually do with your family?

On Saturdays my mom has a family lunch so my sisters come to visit. We also like to
go out to small towns near the city.

50. What is your greatest strength?

I am a very responsible person and I like to help people as much as I can.

51. What is your greatest weakness?

Public speaking is not my forte, also speaking freely about my feelings. But I am
working every day to improve.

52. What did you do last weekend?

Last weekend, I went out with my sisters, because Claudia, who lives in Spain, came
to visit. So I was with my family all weekend..

53. How do you want your host family to be?

That they are very honest, charismatic, patient, organized, that they want to teach me
new things and that they are very respectful.

54. What would you tell them about your city? What places do you recommend
visiting?

I would tell them that my city is warm because of the people and the weather. Also It
is a colorful place with delicious food. I would recommend that they go to a restaurant
in San Antonio. However, care must be taken to avoid certain areas of the city for
safety.

55.What would you do if you had trouble with your host-family?

I think the most important thing is communication. I would try to solve the problem by
talking to them.

56. How many children do you want to care for?

I want to take care of one or two…maximum 3. I think it is a good number to have

kids.

57. What do you think about the culture of The United States?

It is a disciplined, hard-working and respectful culture .

58. How do you celebrate Christmas with your family? What do you do with your
family at Christmas?

My whole family gets together, each of my sisters brings a different dish to share. At
midnight we give the gifts to each other, we stay a while longer talking.

59. What would be the qualities of the perfect Au Pair?

Must be patient, humble, charismatic, organized and respectful. A person like me.

60. What is the best book you have read?

Pride and Prejudice of Jane Austin has been one of the books that I liked the most,
but I feel that I have not yet found the best book.

61. If you are alone in the park with the host children and one of them gets hurt,
what would you do?

It depends: if it’s a small wound, I would help the child. But if it's something very
serious, I call 911 or I would take him to the hospital. Then, I would call the parents.

62. Explain to me step by step how to change a diaper?

First I must have what I am going to use: the new diaper, the cream, wet wipes and
clean clothes if necessary. Then I remove the raised diaper, clean the baby and put
on the new diaper.

63. Do you like to cook? What can you cook?

Yes, I like to cook. I like to prepare breakfast and cook following a recipe.

64. What would you prepare for breakfast for the children?

I can prepare for the children: pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, juices or fruit bowls,
waffles.

65. If you don't feel comfortable in your host family, what would you do? How
would you solve it?

I have two options: talk with the family to solve it, or find another family, if
communication does not help with the problem.

66. Why did you choose the United States to be an Au Pair, and not somewhere
else?

The most important thing was to do it with a reliable agency and the destination option
to learn English is the United States. In addition, this country has many things that call
my attention because I like its culture, the ease of meeting people from other parts of
the world and learning English.

67. We are going to pretend that there is a fire and I will answer you from 911.

R/

911: How can I help you?

Me: I was cooking and a fire happened.

911: Describe your house to me.

Me: The house is very big. It is white and the kitchen is on the first floor.

911: What is your address?

Me: My address 5 AV

68.. What do you plan to do when you finish the experience as an Au Pair? / What
do you plan to do when you return?
When I finish my year I would like to come back and search for a Master in my career.
Also find a better job that allows me to continue practicing English

69. Do you like children? What do you like about children?

Yes, I have always liked children because they are curious about everything. I like his
innocent way of seeing the world. I really like learning from them.

70. What punishment system would you use for children?

It would not be a punishment, it would be a consequence, if what he did affected

someone to apologize, otherwise he will not see his favorite series, he will not go to
the park.

71. What would you do if one of your host-kids falls in the pool?

I jump into the pool to help him and check if he or she is okay. If something serious
happens, I call 911, or if the situation is normal, I explain to the child why it is important
to be with an adult.

72. You are cooking and suddenly there is a fire. What would you do?

I must keep calm, so the kids don't get scared. Then, I take the kids outside and call
911, after that I would call my host parents.

73. What do you think will be the difference between your country and the United
States?

I think that everything is different: the food, the culture, the language.

74. Are you willing to follow the rules?

Yes, I am willing. I think it’s important to know that each family has its rules.

75. How is your lifestyle?

My lifestyle is dynamic. I work, now studying at Platzi. I try to exercise and eat healthy.
Also to share with my friends in my free time.

76.. Tell me about your travel expectations

I want to learn about the culture and language of the country. I want to find a good
family that teaches many things.

77. What would you do if you disagree with how the Host Parents educate their
children?
I would try to talk to them. If they don't care what I think, I would look for another family.

78. Does your family support you?

R/ Yes, they always support me in everything.

79. What date do you plan to travel?

R/ The next year in February

EXPECTATIVAS:I want to come to a good family, establish a good relationship with

them, feel like a part of them. Improve my level of English and get to know the places
that I can