Ilaria

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Description

Hi there! My name is Ilaria and I'm a sociable and curious person with a deep passion for diverse cultures.

During my studies, I spent 4 years living and working in France, where I obtained a Master's degree specializing in autism spectrum disorders. Subsequently, I spent another 4 years working in the field of autism in Argentina. Since 2018, I've been back in Italy where I've also been involved in refugee care and coordinating an educational team at a reception center.

Over the course of the last year, I’ve been travelling extensively throughout Europe and Australia. I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer in hostels, at a kangaroo sanctuary, and as an Italian teacher, while also working as a disability support worker. All of these amazing experiences, and the wonderful people I had the pleasure of meeting, are held dearly in my heart.

I would describe myself as an enthusiastic, considerate and open-minded individual.

I have a passion for foreign languages, enjoy helping others and like taking care of animals (I often house-sit/pet-sit for friends and family members). I particularly enjoy being around foreign people.

I love being in nature, especially by the sea, and enjoy photography and drawing. Music is another passion of mine (especially samba and all kind of brazilian music).

My greatest motivation is, without a doubt, to explore new corners of the world, learn new things and broaden my perspectives through experience.

Interests

Outdoor activities

Vegetarian or vegan

Events & social

Astronomy

Sustainability

Pets

Self development

Charity work

Drawing & painting

Music

Languages

Photography

Hiking

Animals

Dancing

Beach

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate

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:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

House & pet sitting

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Helping around the house

Languages

Art Projects

More details about your skills

During my university years, I worked in the hospitality and catering sector as a waitress, dining room manager and kitchen assistant in a restaurant and a beach club in northern Italy.
I also worked for over 10 years in the social sector, in the field of disability and refugees assistance, both as an educator and as a team coordinator.
Recently, I volunteered for a few months at a school that teaches italian to asylum seekers.

I love working with people, whose needs I enjoy understanding. I know how to handle requests and complaints, ank like to find creative solutions. I can also manage conflicts with patience and motivate others toward a common goal.

I've lived abroad for a long time and this has taught me flexibility and to adapt to different circumstances.

I have good communication skills, both oral and written (I recently wrote a thesis for a friend as an "extra gig").

I am fluent in French and Spanish (DELF C1 certification from "Instituto Cervantes") and have a good level of English, which I would like to improve. I understand Portuguese and speak it at a beginner level. I enjoy all activities that involve foreign languages.

I'm comfortable using computers: I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and in using email, search engines, and other common computer applications.

I'm good at photography and drawing.

I can also cook some dishes (like italian pastas, argentinian empanadas, chicken curry...). Even though cooking is not among my favourite activities, I find it very funny if shared with others.

Age

41

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Macrolides, a class of antibiotics

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  Special dietary requirements
  No