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Description
Hello there, I'm Gaia! 😃👋
A few years ago I decided to step out of my comfort zone and embark on a long journey far from home, an experience that fulfilled me so deeply in every aspect that led me to change the course of my life... It turned out to be the greatest decision I could have ever made!
I choose to travel slowly, more consciously and sustainably; having a deeper understanding of the people I meet and the places I go through sharing, learning and growing. I genuinely believe that when empathy meets exploration, it creates a positive impact that resonates both with local communities and travelers.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 👩🏫:
I’m a TEFL-certified ESL teacher with a varied background in tutoring and teaching young learners.
I spent around 2 years between Vietnam and Cambodia, where I realized my deep passion for teaching and finally decided to pursue this path. In Cambodia, I both assisted teachers and taught at a remote Khmer school for almost one year. When Covid hit, I chose to stay and support the school through the challenges of distance learning's transition; until unfortunately due to complications from the second wave, I eventually had to return to my home country. Then in my country, I became a private tutor for primary and lower secondary students, coaching in various subjects, including English. After Covid, I spent nearly other 2 years in Indonesia, initially traveling and volunteering before taking up a position as an ESL teacher at a local Indonesian school (my last recent experience and job)
OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS 🌱🍴:
Beyond my formal teaching background, I love to immerse myself in different projects to explore new skills and learn new things. I love spending time in nature and enjoy any activity that connects me to the natural world – I find it incredibly regenerating and recharging. That’s why despite having no prior experience, I volunteered at an eco-farm and a coffee plantation last year. I really enjoyed these projects and I’m eager to have a chance to experience more in this area!
Even if little, I also have some experience in hospitality. I've worked in a café and a resort as a hostess and waitress. I enjoy meeting and interacting with people from different backgrounds, I can say I’m quite a cheerful and sociable person who likes creating a warm and friendly atmosphere!
Interests
Culture
DIY & crafts
Mountain
Music
Self development
Sustainability
Performing arts
Outdoor activities
Nature
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
Cooking & food
Charity work
Camping
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateMore 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:
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
Helping around the house
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Gardening
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching:
-TEFL, Educational Psychology and Emotional Intelligence certification
-Tutoring and teaching young learners
- Supporting ESL local teachers planning, preparing and delivering lessons (grade 1-6)
- Planning and conducting classes independently (grade 3-6)
Customer service:
- Scheduling and managing reservations
- Welcoming guests and completing check-ins and check-outs
- Assisting guests, promoting events and activities and creating a positive atmosphere
- Accommodating and serving customers
Due to my diverse work and life experiences, I'm very adaptable and flexible, also eager to learn new things; so even if the tasks aren't directly related to my skills... I'll still give you my 100%!
Age
26
What else ...
I can say I'm a pretty positive and enthusiastic person! I look at life with great curiosity and desire to see, experience and learn the most that I can about the world and the people in it. ✨
Also I love outdoor activities, spending time in nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city...
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
Feedback
Well, the first thing that I want to say is : you-are-one-of-the-best-volunteer-we've-ever-had.
Congratulazioni!
I think 'every normal host' would love to have you, because of your personality and work performance. It's just eccelente :)
I really enjoyed our conversation. So much fun, and it's never been a boring topics.… read more
This is a very interesting and one of a kind volunteer project which will likely exceed your expectations. First of all like everyone already mentioned, you'll learn a lot about the whole coffee process, starting from the cultivation, roasting and manufacturing, to the brewing and tasting; insights that you'll probably get just in… read more
Let's start from the volunteer work exchange. There are basically 3 different schools, 2 for playgroup/kindergarten and 1 for both primary and kindergarten, so you'll have a rotating schedule between all of them from morning to lunch time.
All the students are simply… read more
I was taken care of since the beginning; after my application was accepted, Lisa diligently provided me with all the detailed info about my accommodation and schedule, Magelang best eats reccomendation included!
Then I was amazed by everyone's kindness and… read more
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Feedback
Well, the first thing that I want to say is : you-are-one-of-the-best-volunteer-we've-ever-had.
Congratulazioni!
I think 'every normal host' would love to have you, because of your personality and work performance. It's just eccelente :)
I really enjoyed our conversation. So much fun, and it's never been a boring topics.… read more
This is a very interesting and one of a kind volunteer project which will likely exceed your expectations. First of all like everyone already mentioned, you'll learn a lot about the whole coffee process, starting from the cultivation, roasting and manufacturing, to the brewing and tasting; insights that you'll probably get just in… read more
Let's start from the volunteer work exchange. There are basically 3 different schools, 2 for playgroup/kindergarten and 1 for both primary and kindergarten, so you'll have a rotating schedule between all of them from morning to lunch time.
All the students are simply… read more
I was taken care of since the beginning; after my application was accepted, Lisa diligently provided me with all the detailed info about my accommodation and schedule, Magelang best eats reccomendation included!
Then I was amazed by everyone's kindness and… read more
I taught in various school settings and environments and with different age groups; I considered this a really interesting and enriching experience to dig deeper into the local culture and to get an overall view on the indonesian school system.
I taught both regularly in the same classes/private lessons with… read more
Practically she is intelligent, able, very enthusiastic to learn and help out, needed little instruction, excellent skill set for guesthouse.......but it is the spreading smiles & joy, that we will remember, & hope to see again.
Ciao & grazie,… read more
Let's start from some practical work info. The key here is "being useful", the jobs are vary and they range from hospitality and housekeeping, to food/meals prep and gardening/farming (also some costruction and painting if there are projects going on).… read more
