Emma

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Description

Hello !
Nice to meet you. I am a New Zealander who left small town life to live in France in her early 20s. I studied French, literature and history at my NZ Uni, so heading off to Europe seemed like a good idea. 10 years later, I have travelled a lot with Couchsurfing, voluneered with Helpx and worked in a tourism office and as an English Teacher, before following my passion - Cinéma ! I completed Film school in Lyon, 2020. Since then I’ve spent 5 years in the film industry as a Grip and sometimes camera op on passion projects. I’ve worked in France, Prague and now Montreal, Canada trying to challenge myself and gain more experience on film sets.
More recently I am looking to shift careers and especially discover areas of the world that have deep history, nature and where I can create and learn.

I love working with my hands and being outside. I often do yoga or YouTube workouts since my job is so physical and I need to stay in shape to protect my body and just to feel good and relaxed ! All that to say I’m not afraid of work and I am used to being around lots of people.
I love reading and good coffee, so I also have my introvert moments where I just want to walk, observe and breath…
Discussing history, movies and book recommendations is most welcome. Leaning languages is also a passion of mine.

Looking forward to meeting you and discovering some new places. :)
Emma - kiwi
P.S
I love animals, especially cats 🐈‍⬛

Interests

Videography

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Movies & TV

Culture

Charity work

Writing

Photography

Performing arts

Languages

Hitchhiking

History

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Books

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Maori: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Can teach English and French Interested in learning any new language.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Gardening

House & pet sitting

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

English Teacher part and full time with a CELTA qualification for 8 years - Spain and France
Have taught and looked after kids from 7-17

Film school in France + on set experience so I am used to physical work, know how to edit and use a camera. What I don’t know I figure out quite easily. Am always happy to learn how to use new tools, whether it be in gardening or building.

A decent cook, simple healthy meals.

Bilingual English, French, understand a good amount of Spanish. Want to learn more languages !

Age

36

What else ...

Cycling, hiking, yoga

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