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Hello! My name is Ben. I have a bachelor's degree in English Literature and a master's degree in Fine Art. I live near Philadelphia, USA, and have also lived several years in New York City. I have had the good fortune to spend multiple months in several countries including Iceland, Russia, China, India, Denmark, France, and Kenya.
In January, 2024, I spent three weeks as a native English-speaking conversational teaching assistant, interacting with 12 to 17-year-old students at the British Language Academy in Berrechid, Morocco. It was definitely the most rewarding cultural experience I've ever had the pleasure to be a part of. I very much enjoy learning from and engaging with people from all cultures and ages!
Although I'm 61, I think it's fair to say that many people I meet are somewhat shocked to discover that I am not in my mid-40's. Bless them :) I enjoy hiking and biking and participating in a variety of sports, especially basketball, flag (American) football, softball, darts, ping pong, pickelball and tennis. I'm also a fan, if not very skilled at futbol, or soccer as we call it in the States.
After graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1987, I worked as a features newspaper reporter and photographer for 10 years. Following that, I established an interior/exterior residential painting company that I owned for 12 years. I have experience in storytelling and public speaking. While in art school, I specialized in Found Object contemporary sculpture, and was a teaching assistant for three years.
I have much interest in history, both ancient and modern. I was a docent for two years at a world-renowned archeological museum. I like history and nature documentaries, and documentary films in general. I also recently volunteered for two years with an international environmental organization which included three months writing and photography project research in Kenya. I also was coordinator for the organization's social media.
Non-smoker. Vegetarian/Vegan-friendly. Social drinker, agreeable to anywhere that is alcohol-free.
Lover of all animals, especially cats and dogs. Fully vaccinated (double boosted).
As a former business owner, I understand the importance of being a responsible, reliable, good-natured, hard-working, self-starting team player.
Please feel free to reply with any questions.
BenCentres d’intérêt
MusiqueFitnessActivités en plein airLivresSoin des plantesÉcritureÉvénements/vie socialeCuisine et alimentationRandonnéeSports d'équipePhotographieBénévolatDev. durableVidéographieDev. personnelArts du spectacleArt et designVégétarien ou véganVoile / bateauAnimaux
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Anglais: Courant
Français: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
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Ça m'intéresse :
Accueil / tourismeTravail associatifJ'ai des connaissances :
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la familleÉco-projetsAide informatique / InternetJe peux apprendre aux autres :
Aider à la maisonLanguesProjets artistiquesEnseignementQuelles sont vos compétences ?
writing
photography
teaching
artmaking
public speakingÂge
61
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NoRégime alimentaire spécial
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He had a good program of ecology without borders, which we except to be helping us in future as people from the island according to the research and the report he collected from the BMU and fishermen… read more
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He had a good program of ecology without borders, which we except to be helping us in future as people from the island according to the research and the report he collected from the BMU and fishermen… read more