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Hello, I'm David, a teacher in the UK. I am happiest when outdoors and making things, or walking in the countryside where I live with my wife and three children. I work in a specialist school for children with autism and I have worked in education for 20 years. I am a practical person and I can turn my hand to most do-it-yourself jobs. When a job needs to be done outside, I can happily work for hours without interruption, as long as there's an occasional cup of tea to keep me going. I am an environmentalist at heart and I believe in reducing our impact on the natural world.
I have spent the majority of my life in the UK but I have lived in Australia and Italy when I was younger. I am new to the 'Workaway' website but I would like to help like-minded people in their projects to improve their local environment. I like to think people regard me as a hard-working, practical and collaborative person who likes to share a joke and someone who takes pleasure in seeing a job done well.
Interests
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Photography
Gardening
Cooking & food
Architecture
Writing
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Team sports
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Gardening
General Maintenance
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
More details about your skills
I am a teacher (a deputy Headteacher). I have taught English in UK schools for 20 years and I have taught English when living in Italy.
I am fit and able to carry out hard work requiring manual labour.
I own property in the UK and I can operate heavy machinery such as mechanical diggers.
I can do DIY jobs to good standard such as painting, tiling, basic construction and plumbing. I own a property with a number of trees and I can handle a chainsaw.
I can drive cars, trucks and vans, and I have a full motorbike license.
Age
50
What else ...
I like to run and keep fit, spend time working in the garden, cycle, and take my dog for long walks. I help coach my son's football team and I occasionally play rugby for my local side.
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