Carmen

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My name is Carmen, I'm married and have two sons. I have been working as a teacher for 38 years. That includes 25 years at a special school with children that have learning difficulties, for various reasons. I have studied Geography and Physical Education, but I also had to teach other courses. I am living with my husband in a small town in the eastern part of Germany, in the state of Saxony. My sons do not live with us anymore and have their own families.
I have traveled a lot of different countries like India, Fiji, Uganda, New Zealand and South Africa and have worked in private homes and children's homes.
Interests
Nature
Outdoor activities
Plant care
Pets
Farming
Hiking
Gardening
Cycling
Charity work
Books
Camping
Animals
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Beginner
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
I could work as an au-pair and take care of children, ages 1-12 preferably. I also like gardening, helping around the house and cooking.
We have a big house and garden and so I´m used to work in different fields.
Age
64
What else ...
I've had a sabbatical from 2009-2010 where I travelled to India, Nepal and Fiji, mostly to help in schools and children's homes making handicrafts with the children and teaching the teachers to do them with the children. Many of my pictures are from those travels.
From August 2017 until July 2018 I got another sabbatical, it means that I could travel and help in different countries and I didn`t have to work at my school in Germany.
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018: I worked as an au-pair for a young family with two children in Great Britain/England.
Jan 2018 - March 2018: I worked with "workaway" in New Zealand, at different places.
Apr 2018: I have been in Delhi, India, I worked in a school with underprivileged children.
May 2018: I have been in Uganda as a volunteer, I worked with children again, we also made handicrafts.
June 2018: I have been with "workaway" in South Africa, at different places.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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29 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host (Beach life and helping out ...)

I was in Janne´s family for more than three months. The stay was very interesting and varied for me. It was never boring. There was always work in the house and garden. I also spent a lot of time with the two children. Fionn and Bohdi are very interested and spirited kids. It was good that I have been there with my own car, so I was independent… read more

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6 Jan 2024

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We are extremely satisfied with Carmen's 3.5 months with our family. Carmen was very tidy and clean, maintaining a pleasant living space. She played a lot with the children, showcasing her creativity in various activities. Carmen proved to be very reliable, consistently contributing to the household. Moreover, she was great to chat with, making… read more

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20 Jul 2018

Left by host (Help on a cattle farm and get ...) for Workawayer (Carmen)

I think Carmen was one of the hardest worker that we have ever had! She came at a time when we realllly needed help and she was helping with everything even when we didn't ask her. I don't think our kitchen has ever been as clean as when she cleaned it ;)

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18 Jul 2018

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host (Help on a cattle farm and get ...)

I had an interesting time on Paulas farm and in her family. If you can hard work there is enough to do. It is never boringly. I helpt in the household, in the garden, with the cows and the guest-cottage. I played with the children and made handicrafts with them. In my leisure time I walked in the nice and peaceful surrounding, it was wonderful for… read more

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29 Jun 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)

Carmen was working with is for two weeks in South Africa. She helped us in the gardens and she prepared a veggie garden for planting. I was very satisfied with her work. She is a very independent person, and able to accommodate to what is happening. I wish you further a beautiful and peaceful life, dear Carmen

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28 Jun 2018

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I work two weeks on Vanessas two farms. The most time I have been near by Riversdale. Here I prepared the big vegetable garden for new plants and new seeds. I stayed in a small cosy cottage. The surrounding is quiet and nice. It is advantageous if you have an own car or a rentalcar, so you can make wonderful excursions on the weekends or in your… read more

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29 Jan 2024

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6 Jan 2024

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20 Jul 2018

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18 Jul 2018

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29 Jun 2018

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28 Jun 2018

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16 Apr 2018

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We had Carmen for three weeks from mid March. She was great with my 2 kids, Julia 4 and Philip 2. Kept Julia entertained with arts and took Philip to Playcentre a few times.
Kept the house clean and tidy.
Her background in education made interaction with the kids not just entertainment but educational.
Big thanks to Carmen

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18 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)

Well, the days are certainly much shorter without Carmen to help me get through my day-to-day chores!
Carmen is a self-starter, keen to make a difference. She helped keep things clean and tidy, saving me a heap of time and even got onto some of the less frequent tasks of cleaning windows and bringing up firewood to the house, getting us ready for… read more

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12 Mar 2018

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host (Help us develop our pony park ...)

It was a good expirience for me to stay in Debbies family. There are enough work, for example: pick up horse droppings, dig over, firewood pile up, window cleaning, hoover, tidy the rooms and hang up the washing, it was never boring. To play with Gabriel was funny, he is a trustful little boy and he can show keen interest in doing something for a… read more

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6 Mar 2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)

Carmen came to stay on our farm specifically to help a young mother with her two young children. Carmen was organised, trustworthy, very capable, very good with children, very good at everything because she has her own family and house and garden. Carmen is a very kind good person who likes helping people all over the world. She makes the most of… read more

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28 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host (Help on our family farm ...)

I had a wonderful time on Cindys and Davids farm. It was very interesting to see the real New Zealand farmlife. The work in Jodies house with her two lovely kids, Lara and Harry, was nice. My accommodation, a self-contained wee-house, was very cosy and comfortable and the frigde was full with deliciouse food. The day with the sheep was a… read more

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19 Feb 2018

Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host (Help me out with garden ...)

Hello Peter,
thanks for your hospitality. It was very interesting to live and to help in your house and garden and to play with your wonderful grandchildren. To be a house-sitter was a new and magnificent experience. Thanks for your confidence.
Your place is never boring for people who can see the work.

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15 Feb 2018

Left by host (Help me out with garden ...) for Workawayer (Carmen)

Carmen spent two and a half weeks helping me with household duties in Oamaru. What a great lady. Her attention to detail was impressive. Thanks so much for the through spring clean and wonderful job you did on my windows. House sitting and minding my 2 year old grandson. We miss you and that great energy you shared.
Enjoy you time in NZ

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