Mark

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Ich bin gerade

Tätigkeiten, die mich interessieren:

Dogs, woodworking, ceramics, chess.

Beschreibung

I have been an ESL / TEFL and Spanish language teacher for most of my adult life which has allowed me to study, travel and live throughout 10 different countries throughout the Americas. This bilingual lifestyle has gifted me many wonderful relationships over the years. Recently, someone told me about Workaway. I got really excited that something like this even existed! You see, for years I've taken care of my mom as she declined from dementia. Now, she is free and rests in peace (QEPD). She, an adventurer herself, would remind and encourage me that the time would come for me to continue on with my passions and curiosities for international connections and pursuits. So here I am, on Workaway, and I'm now available to help out others- in other places! I'm still looking for my first Workaway experience in this new chapter of my life. I'll be retired soon and I'm excited to challenge myself in new ways - expand into new horizons. My goal is to engage and enrich wherever I may land. I'm a hard worker and I have many skills. I hope you enjoy looking at my Profile and please don't hesitate to reach out and ask if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you - maybe someday soon! Gracias! Obrigado! Merci beaucoup! Ciao

Interessengebiete

Gärtnern

Gartenarbeiten

Kunst & Design

Fitness

Segeln / Boote

Tanzen

Wandern

Farmarbeit

Events & Sozialleben

Karitative Arbeiten

Haustiere

Selbstentwicklung

Kultur

Darstellende Künste

Bücher

Heimwerken & DIY

Musik

Sprachen

Schreiben

Zeichnen & Malen

Tischlerarbeiten

Tiere

Strand

Gebirge

Wintersport

Outdoor-Aktivitäten

Yoga / Wellness

Natur

Sprachen

Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Fließend
Portugiesisch: Gute Kenntnisse
Sign language (American): Grundkenntnisse
Deutsch: Grundkenntnisse
Französisch: Grundkenntnisse

Mehr Infos zu meinen Sprachinteressen
I started tutoring both Spanish and English in college. Afterwards , I started a bilingual after-school and summer day camp program in Oregon. Then, I entered the worlds of public and private school classrooms, some internationally, and I have been working with ESL /TEFL students of all ages and abilities for over two decades. I play guitar and write songs that reinforce lesson objectives. I believe all students have to feel safe before they can learn - and that is what I am best at. I like to think I make others comfortable and that by being of consistent character for them they are able to trust and learn best. By being comfortable with myself I can be uplifting for all. It's contagious. A profesional level of positivity goes a long way!

Einen Sprachpartner finden

Bereiche, die mich interessieren oder in denen ich anderen etwas beibringen kann

Interessiert mich:  

Gartenarbeiten

Betreuung von Tieren

Karitative Arbeit

Kunstprojekte

Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

House sitting

Ökoprojekte

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Bereits etwas Erfahrung vorhanden  

Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

Handwerkliche Arbeiten

Hilfe mit Computer /Internet

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In der Lage, anderen etwas beizubringen:  

Seniorenbetreuung

Sprachen

Unterrichten

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Teachers wear many hats and by nature have to be flexible. I adapt to situations and surroundings. Although I have a B.A. in Communications, I believe that throughout different ages and stages of my life I have always aimed to practice active listening and to be also aware of what my personality brings to interpersonal interactions. I aim to meet people where they are at - and hope they can meet me there too. I am curious and yet careful. I am able to language switch when needed and have cultural competencies and abilities to be aware and engaged appropriately. One interesting current pursuit is that am a few credits away from finishing an accreditation/ certification in TRIN interpreting/translation. Someday maybe I too can be a digital nomad of sorts!

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I like to play chess. I started playing during the Pandemic. I've reached the 60th percentile on Chess.com. Maybe that means I am able to lose, draw or win against half of the people on the planet? Its a fun hobby/pursuit and good for the brain. .

I grew up with dogs. I love them. My last dog was "Laila" She was from Cali, Colombia. (QEPD) She was my very best buddy and I miss her every day.

I am a lifelong learner. I want the next few years of my life to reveal something new to me. I am open to discovery and hopefully, maybe, the best is still yet to come...

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  Allergien
  bees, shellfish

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  Spezielle Ernährung
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