Beatrice

France
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Activities i am interested in:

interested in gardening, singing, dancing, I was a teacher of french litterature and a lecture is my hobby, but I like to practise yoga, swim, walk, , go the exhitions in Paris museums , interested

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Now coming back to Paris,
I am french, was a teacher of french literature in Paris in National Education with little children and after with teenagers but I decided to take a break.
Since september I was in differents families in San Diego, San Francisco, Washington DC Destin, Florida, Montreal Quebec Spain and Italy.
I rent in Bogota during 5 years.
My 2 sons are living in Paris, one is ingeener the other one is an educator.

I love music and theater, performed as a singer in Paris as a hobby, playing piano,guitar and studying violin . I was always going to the Opera, sometimes with my students.
I practise sports (swimming, pilates, yoga) I eat healthy and I have a lot of energy.
I have a car license.
I like cooking, I can do many french specialities, but vegetarian.
I like gardening, had my own garden near Paris .
Interests

Culture

Nature

Yoga / Wellness

Sailing / Boating

Languages

Performing arts

Self development

Writing

Music

Events & social

Cooking & food

Art & design

Dancing

Gardening
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Italian: Beginner

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I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Some knowledge of:

Being an elderly companion

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Able to teach about:

Babysitting and creative play

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

Charity Work
More details about your skills

I was studying in La Sorbonne history and litterarture.I was a teacher during long years. First in the pre elementary second with the teens third with special needs .My kids were in Montessori school and I ve helped a lot, I was studying English and russian at college and university, and then spanish ,
I like teaching but also take care of people, in general I am very patient, tolerante, Careful with the others.
I am a good chef, specially with the french cook, and like work with organic food. I had my own vegetable garden near Paris And now in Bogota .
I love music and dance, i can play the piano, guitar and I am studying violin. I am singing in different choirs
Age

59
What else ...

Proactiv, trustworthy, responsible, mature person, i was a single Parent with my boys and know exactly how to have a good organisation and perseverance,good values and good education.
I am hardworking and have gardenning skills, athletic pratise yoga, taichi
I am very french,good cook, well educated, cultived (arts, history & litterature degree).
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20 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (French or English play with ...)

How fantastic was this family, i couldn t imagine..........
It was an unexpected journey, and I will keep a pleasant , amazing souvenir;
Girls are so sweet and the parents too.
I recommend that place.
Love to this family

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19 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

We loved hosting Beatrice in Malaga! She stayed with us for nearly six months and became a part of the family. We learned a lot from Beatrice thanks to her experience as a school teacher. She was very interactive with our one-and-a-half year old daughter, and showed her many news things on their after school adventures, for example taking her to … read more

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9 Jul 2020

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Beatrice was fun, charming, sophisticated, charming, international and amazing in so many ways. She was only with me for a few days not even a week but she worked hard, independently and with me and we got things done that have waited a long time. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and she is fine cook as well.

I would welcome her back and … read more

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2 Dec 2019

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We had a wonderful experience with Beatrice. She stayed with us for approximately one month. She was absolutely amazing with our two-year-old daughter. Our goal was to have our daughter exposed to more French and Beatrice was the perfect person for this task. She immediately bonded with her and they played every day, and Beatrice was great at also … read more

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20 Jan 2024

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19 Jul 2023

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9 Jul 2020

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2 Dec 2019

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1 Oct 2018

Left by Workawayer for host (Building a eco hemp house in ...)

Thanks for your hospitality which correspond exactly to my values : intellectual honnesty, probity, generosity' respect of the persons and of the planet which is very important for me.I was so happy to meet a family like this. Sure I will come back....Have a nice continuation.

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1 Oct 2018

Left by host (Building a eco hemp house in ...) for Workawayer

Beatrice is an extraordinary workawayer! She was supposed to stay 2 months but she was so amazing that we decided to keep her for an other month. She is a lovely, joyful and smily women. She is really helpful with a lot of initiative. She is the best person to be with kids or babies. She have a lot of interest in the development of each kids and … read more

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18 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with childcare and ...)

Thanks for your generosity and hospitality.
This family is very endearing, happyfull, and easy to live.
I was very happy to meet them.

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20 Oct 2017

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Beatrice was so lovely and we were lucky to have her come stay with our family. Beatrice helped with my 2 year old daughter among other things. Her experience as a teacher and of course as a mother, her kindness and patience made it easy for her to connect with my 2 year old and the 2 older girls. She helped with cleaning and other things without … read more

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6 Oct 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (Stay and help our family on ...)

J ai beaucoup apprécié mon séjour avec cette famille.
Dès les premiers instants, J ai senti une connivence concernant nos valeurs respectives, une même vision de l éducation un grand respect mutuel. Les conditions de notre échange ont été respectées.
Un grand merci à cet accueil.

(Excellent)