Barbara

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I am currently

Description

I am a 54-year-old Italian teacher of math, mother of a eighteen-year-old son. I have a positive attitude, love and curiosity of people and never shy away from hard work.
In addition, I am a professional and responsible babysitter with long term experience in caring for children, Skilled in educational activities, teaching music, playing the guitar, cooking, singing (I'm an Edwin Gordon's Music Learning Theory trainer) and creating fun. Moreover, I am interested in exploring different cultures by hosting Erasmus students. I already hosted four students from different countries in my house.
I love talking with people, sharing meals and working together. I am able to work in a collective and independently.
One of my main goals is to improve my English skills and to learn other languages and cultures.
I'm also interested in learning new skills and getting new experiences, especially in yard work like building, woodworking, gardening, tree planting and farm's tasks.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
Italian: Fluent
English: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
Hi, I'm an Italian teacher of scientific subjects. I'd like to learn Icelandic and I can teach a very good italian, without local accents and with science words and meanings. My English level is intermediate but I think it can be sufficient to exchange language competences.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

More details about your skills

I've personal and professional experience in childcare, teaching math and Italian language. In addition, I have a skill in PC using (I've been a teacher of computer courses for adults and IT network administrator for more than ten years), in cooking Italian food, housekeeping, whitewashing walls, sanding and painting wood.
I'm a good driver on the right side of the street, I tried only twice on the left.

Age

56

What else ...

I'm interested in Rosemberg Not Violence Communication theories and practices, to improve myself as a teacher and person. I'm Buddhist since I was 18th years old.
I'm also very interested in sustainable projects to face the environmental crisis and I still hope to use my chemistry grade to serve the environment better than in the past.
I love being around people singing, playing guitar and karaoke for fun as much as reading a book in the middle of nature, lonely.

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  No