Badges (2)
Photos
Watch my profile video
Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Language and cultural exchange; teaching English to youth and adults
My next destination:
Colombia View allDescription
Hello from Anita in Austin, Texas! I love to travel and explore new places, to hike, bike, and swim in places of beauty. My goal as a Workawayer is to share my skills, enthusiasm, laughter, intellectual curiosity and creativity in language/cultural exchange.
I love to hike, dance, create, cook, garden, eat, and play. An enthusiastic and energetic traveler, I have traveled widely throughout Mexico, Colombia and Europe. Through Workaway I’ve spent 5 months in Colombia teaching English. I am eager to continue my journeys, eager to meet you and fully experience your community and culture!
I am a TEFL-certified English teacher with experience teaching youth and adults at all levels. I love teaching and enjoy using creative, kinetic and interesting activities to engage students.
I recently retired from the University of Texas at Austin where I managed research projects on health behavior and social work practice. I have masters' degrees in media studies and library science, and am keenly interested in knowing more about how people communicate. I particularly enjoy having good conversations, talking with people - especially my students! - to learn about their lives, interests, and culture.Interests
MountainPerforming artsLanguagesArchitectureGardeningCultureOutdoor activitiesFitnessHikingSustainabilityMusicHistoryEvents & socialCharity workNatureCyclingDrawing & paintingDancingCooking & foodArt & design
show moreLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
I am a TEFL-certified English instructor and speak Spanish at B2 (intermediate) level .Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
LanguagesLife at a FarmstaySome knowledge of:
Art ProjectsGardeningHelping around the houseCreating/ Cooking family mealsAble to teach about:
Charity WorkTeachingMore details about your skills
I am a certified TEFL instructor with experience teaching English to youth and adults at all levels of proficiency. I also have excellent writing and editing skills, including writing for web. I am a pretty good cook and enjoy gardening & preparing healthy and nutritious dishes using local ingredients. I am flexible, a hard worker and eager to learn -- I am willing to take on new tasks and finish them!
Age
66
What else ...
I have an easy going, flexible personality and get along well with a wide variety of people. I am I always eager to learn new things and truly appreciate learning from others. I love good conversations - especially engaging students in conversations about their interests, culture, and life!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements