Alexandra

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Activities i am interested in:

open to something come November time -- longer or shorter term

Description

Equal parts social butterfly and independent introvert, I do my best to live my life in harmony with natures cycles.

Reciprocity is a big theme in my life; how and what can I give back?

I prioritize refilling my cup through dance, yoga, singing, meditation/breathwork, reading, and time with loved ones.

Marrying my love of art and ecology I design, install, and maintain gardens with an emphasis on native species to cultivate wildlife habitat and aesthetic beauty. I have my Permaculture Design Certificate.

I'm also a writer and artist.

Although I enjoy many art mediums, I'm most practiced in painting and I'd love to paint you something for your space.

I can also offer art classes, breathwork sessions, and yoga classes, as I'm a certified yoga instructor teaching on and off for 6 years, practicing 16.

As I like to say, I'm on my path in becoming a wise woman. I value personal growth, family/relationships, community, and experiential learning.

In addition to what I've already shared, I spent 3 seasons building hiking trails in the Colorado mountains. Our work took place primarily in the alpine (11,000 ft) where we'd construct sustainable trails using boulders and other natural materials while restoring habitat which had been negatively impacted by erosion.

What I loved most about that role was living in the backcountry, collaborating with my team, leading volunteer groups, and overcoming major physical and emotional challenges.

In the off season I spent time as an eco-kayak tour guide, section hiking the Mogollon Rim Trail, and living at Arcosanti, an experimental community in Arizona known for its star wars-esque architecture.

When I was growing up my dad's close friend owned a pet store and so I was blessed with the gift of caring for a wide variety of animals. On the farm I have some experience milking dairy cows, caring for goats, horses. and chickens.

As a house/pet sitter, nanny, and forest school teacher, I love getting to know your favorite humans, animals, and plants.

I've taught a few years on and off at a completely outdoor forest school in Boulder, Colorado for children ages 2.5-6, although my age range of care extends from 6 months-13.

Caring for the Earth, people, and creatures living here is a guiding light for me -- also a birth doula and would love to connect on that as well.

I pride myself on my adaptability, can-do attitude, curiosity, and playfulness.

Language lights me up (Spanish and French).

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Learning Spanish is a priority for me. Conversing in french is always fun. I can do my best to teach english.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Languages

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

Certifications / Education
- Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts from Elon University
- 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
- Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)
- Certified Holistic Doula + Certified Birth Doula

Pertinent Jobs/Roles
- Trail builder
- Blog Writer/Educational Content Creator
- Forest School Teacher (ages 2.5-6)
- Farm Crew for Permaculture Demonstration Farm/CSA
- Community Garden Manager (Elon University)
- Writing Center Lead Consultant (Elon University)
- Yoga Instructor
- Nanny/Babysitter
- Administrator/campsite manager for rafting company in Denali

Other Skills and Interests
- Somatic movement and dance practices. I've been part of a sensual embodied dance group exploring esoteric themes, archetypes, and rituals for 3 years now.
- Tinctures, teas, and medicine making. Food preservation. Cooking.
- Super interested in eco-building projects.

Age

29

What else ...

Plant identification, game nights, long distance backpacking, exploring consciousness and plant medicines. Ethnobotany, folklore, mythology, storytelling, singing, chanting. Into astrology, candle making, rituals, and biodynamic farming methods. yoga.

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