Ellie

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  • Travel information

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    Travelling

  • Description

    I have an easy-going, friendly, enthusiastic and hard working personality. I am a musician travelling to learn about people, culture and nature. In my spare time I love reading on the beach or lake.

    I have specialist experience working with children, especially children with Autism. Other working skills include a strong history of customer service, including handling food, waitressing and organisation. I am a confident speaker and have a high standard of writing, both for formal and informal purposes. My first language is English, which I am happy to help with or teach. I am learning conversational Spanish.

    From April to October 2020, I stayed in a hostel / hotel environment in the jungle in Guatemala. I cared for two young children (ages 1 & 3) three to four days a week and helped the business write emails, website updates and blog posts. I created a fun learning atmosphere for the children to play in. I developed a wonderful relationship with the family but as lockdown restrictions eased, I felt ready to move to a fresh location in Mexico for a new challenge!

    Last year, I took part in a workaway at a lovely hostel in Baja California Sur. Daily tasks included cleaning, changing beds, checking in guests (sometimes in Spanish) and occasionally helping with the manager's one year old daughter. I also worked in a Mexiquillo through a workaway exchange teaching English to a local family and community.

    I have just finished a trip from Toronto to Alaska (where I participated in another hostel based workaway) and Alaska to LA in my friend's van! Now I am teaching children with Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia English, maths and music online whilst travelling south to Brazil by bus!

  • Interests

    Hitchhiking
    Performing arts
    Sustainability
    Politics / Social justice
    Languages
    Fashion or beauty
    Books
    Culture
    Van life
    Nature
    LGBTQ
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Camping
    Mountain
    Charity work
    Hiking
    Writing
    Music
    Events & social
    Beach
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    More 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.

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Eco Projects
    Languages

    Some knowledge of:  

    Helping around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Charity Work
    Art Projects

    Able to teach about:  

    Babysitting and creative play
    Teaching
  • More details about your skills

    Creative
    Approachable
    Excellent English
    Strong written word
    Nurturing
    Able to be independent
    Team player

  • Age

    27

  • What else ...

    The ideal role for me will exchange my time and skills for accommodation and at least one good meal, however I am flexible depending on the type of work.

  • Some more information

    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies
      Pineapple and kiwi

    • Special dietary requirements
      Vegetarian

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