Elisa

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I am currently

Description

I am a nature lover. Simple things make me happy: soaking in the sunshine, admiring a beautiful landscape, strolling over the beach, wandering through a forest, hiking all day long in the wilderness, listening to the birds, doing yoga on a meadow, long conversations and warm coffee.
I want to dedicate my life to supporting the fragile ecosphere of this planet. That is why I studied biology and then got a masters in marine biology and another in marine law&policy. But aside of the scientific part, I am really fascinated by the artistic and social aspects of ecology. Therefore, I like to paint, write, and other creative activities, and I enjoy getting my hands dirty with planting trees and generally working outside. Furthermore, I think that the most important part about protecting our environment is education, a broader one than the one taught at school: education should aim to create a relationship, an indissoluble bond between children and nature. In the past I often looked after children and did homework/study support with this aim in mind.
I was born and raised in Italy, but I also hold a German citizenship. I have lived a couple of years in Germany, then in New Zealand, then Netherlands, Sweden, and Paris, sometimes for work, sometimes for studies.
This year I have mainly been living sailing on a tiny 22 feet (6.9 m) sailing boat, collecting eDNA and other marine ecosystem data, in the eastern Mediterranean. I do not have an official sailing certificate but I have plenty of experience on boats and in the ocean.

Interests

Videography

Politics / Social justice

Sustainability

Music

Languages

Art & design

Books

Writing

Performing arts

Drawing & painting

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Camping

Fitness

Nature

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Cycling

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner

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

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Light maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

my most important skill is to quickly learn new skills and to put my heart into the work

Age

29

What else ...

I have worked as a gardener, photographer, city councillor, Au Pair (childcare), language teacher, waitress, doing breakfast at B&Bs, at a surf rental, translator , homework help, pet sitting (dogs and cats), scientific policy advisor for the UN High Seas Treaty, marine scientist and researcher, lecturer

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  Allergies
  lactose

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  Special dietary requirements