Dom

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Description

Hello!

I’m Dom, from Devon, England. I’m 32.

I’m coming back to Workaway after almost a decade doing other things. I first used it in 2016, when I went to France and met some amazing people. I then stayed in Montpellier for almost a year to teach English.

Since then, I have mostly worked as an English language teacher, and have spent time teaching in Thailand and England, and online.

In my life I have had lots of different jobs, and, in addition to teaching, have experience in the following areas: hospitality/restaurants, writing, gardening, woodwork, Special Educational Needs (assistant), IT, construction, graphic design, filmmaking, personal assistance.

I love travelling and experiencing new cultures. I’m definitely a Francophile and am especially into French cinema and literature. I speak intermediate French and want to improve my level. I’m keen to engage in conversation exchanges and enjoy helping people improve their English. I have also taught creative writing and am a passionate writer. (I’m currently working on a book of very short stories, soon to be published.)

In my spare time, I like hiking, cooking, playing music (guitar, percussion, voice), writing, reading, swimming, birdwatching, being outdoors. Other interests of mine include cinema, tai chi, literature, and community choirs. Wherever there is the chance to learn a new skill, I'm always ready to get stuck in!

I grew up in the countryside and, having lived in cities since I left home, I’ve now come back to the town I'm from. I love the peace and quiet of the countryside and the opportunity to see wildlife.

Interests

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Self development

Photography

Music

Hiking

Movies & TV

Performing arts

Outdoor activities

Nature

Hitchhiking

Culture

Cycling

Books

Camping

Charity work

Cooking & food

Beach

Carpentry

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

General Maintenance

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Charity Work

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

House and pet sitting

More details about your skills

TEFL qualified - very happy to help people with their English skills.
Passionate about food - lots of experience in the kitchen.
Gardening - I love being out in the garden; planting, digging, chopping wood etc., very happy doing that kind of thing.
Communication - in addition to teaching, I've worked in customer service, so have skills in that area, particularly in the world of hospitality.
Other relevant areas where I have experience and skills are: cleaning, computers (internet + software), music, writing, , painting + decorating, DIY.
I'm a fast learner and love being challenged with something I haven't done before!

Age

32

What else ...

I love games, especially board games and parlour games, but also ones played outdoors like boules, Mölkky, and table tennis.

I'm obsessed with music, which is more than a hobby; it's a passion. I play classical guitar and enjoy singing in choirs. I particularly like folk and trad and am trying to learn more of it on the guitar.

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegan