Marife
Marife Estillore
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Hello, I'm

Marife Estillore

C h i l d c a r e   W o r k e r

"Warm, caring and reliable childcare professional"

Tienen, 3300

About Me

A little bit about who I am and what drives me

Warm, caring and reliable childcare worker with experience in infant, toddler and preschool care. Strong at creating a safe, stimulating and loving environment where children can develop at their own pace. Skilled in communicating with parents, collaborating in a team, and supporting children with diverse care needs. Eager to learn, flexible and driven to provide quality childcare.

🌍 Languages

English
Very good
Dutch
Very good
Cebuano
Native
Tagalog
Native
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7+

Years Experience

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100+

Children Helped

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3

Countries

50+

Happy Families

Experience

My journey through education and childcare

Jan 2025 — Present

Childcare Worker

Infano-Zonnetje Boutersem

📍 Belgium

Providing daily care, guidance and safety for children aged 0-3 years.

  • Responsible for daily care, guidance and safety of children aged 0-3 years
  • Supporting development through play, rhythm, structure and warm interactions
  • Observing children and reporting to parents and colleagues
  • Actively contributing to a positive group climate and an orderly, hygienic environment
Jan 2023 — Jan 2025

Childcare Worker

Ferm Kinderopvang

📍 Belgium

Individual and group guidance of children in various age groups.

  • Individual and group guidance of children in different age groups
  • Caring for (mildly) sick children with extra care attention
  • Performing care tasks, preparing activities and encouraging independence
  • Constructively collaborating with colleagues and parents
Jan 2019 — Jan 2020

Au Pair

Sunshine Au Pair Agency

📍 Belgium

Supporting a family with daily childcare responsibilities.

  • Supporting a family in daily childcare
  • Helping with routines, play activities and household tasks
  • Building a bond of trust with children and parents
Jan 2017 — Jan 2018

English Teacher

Saint Paul's Academy

📍 Philippines

Teaching English to middle school students and developing communication skills.

  • Teaching middle school students and developing engaging lesson materials
  • Coach of the badminton team and editor of the school newspaper
  • Developed strong pedagogical and communication skills

Skills

What I bring to every caregiving experience

💫 Professional Skills

Strong organizational skills

Caring, patient and empathetic

Team-oriented and strong communicator

Flexible, eager to learn and stress-resistant

Customer-oriented and discreet

👶 Childcare

Experience with children with diverse care needs

💻 Digital Skills

MS Office

Basic software installation

Digital tools for administration and communication

Graphic design and website building

Hobbies & Interests

What I enjoy doing in my free time

Candle making (scented candles for weddings, baby showers and gifts)

Playing badminton

Education

My educational background and professional certifications

2013-2017

Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education major in English

Mater Dei College

Philippines

Educational bachelor in secondary education (recognized as equivalent by NARIC-Vlaanderen)

NARIC-Vlaanderen

Belgium

2021-2022

Post-graduate International Educating Classes: Developmental Studies

UCLL

Belgium

📖 Always learning, always growing — committed to continuous professional development

Contact

I'd love to hear from you — let's connect!

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Let's Work Together!

Whether you need a childcare professional or caring supervision, I'm here to help your children thrive and flourish.