Jessie

Spain
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My next destination:
United Kingdom
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Description

My name is Jessie and I am from the USA but now I am living in Barcelona, Spain. I have been here since 2006 when I came here to study abroad. I am 35 years old and this year (2022) I will be finishing a degree in Spanish Philology at the University of Barcelona.

I am always interested in trying new things and learning about new things. I have a very open mind and I am interested in learning about new cultures and points of view. I have participated in many language and cultural exchanges in the past and I look forward to continue doing the same in the future.

I am also an English teacher. I have been teaching English for 10 years here in Barcelona even though I have done other jobs in the past. I have some experience with summer camps with kids, a children museums, restaurants, etc.

In my free time I like to read, listen to music, go to the cinema or to watch series/movies at home and to do creative things. For example I like to knit and crochet when I have free time. I like both the city as well as the country/rural areas. I think both have their positive points.

I am not a vegetarian or vegan and I do not have any food allergies or restrictions. I do not mind adapting to other diets and following them. I also really enjoy learning about typical dishes from everywhere else in the world.
Interests

Winter sports

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Technology

Politics / Social justice

Self development

Sustainability

Plant care

Pets

Movies & TV

Music

Nature

Outdoor activities

Mountain

History

Art & design

Hiking

Languages

LGBTQ

Gardening

Events & social

Farming

Culture

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Camping

Books

Animals
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Catalan: Intermediate
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am a native English speaker and an English teacher. I have 10 years of experience. I am also fluent in Spanish. I will be finishing my Spanish philology degree this year (2022). I also speak an intermediate level of Catalan because I live in Barcelona. In my free time I am also learning some Japanese but I do not have a very good level of it yet. I am open to learning almost any other language and I like to share my language and culture with others.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Creative DIY projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Some knowledge of:

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Light maintenance

Charity Work

Able to teach about:

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play
More details about your skills

One of my skills is teaching English. I love to learn other languages and I have been teaching English for 10 years. I am also fluent in Spanish and I have an intermediate level of Catalan. I am also in the beginning stages of learning Japanese as well so one big thing I have is languages.

Other than that I do not mind getting my hands dirty and working on any project. I do not have any problems learning skills that I do not have. Around my apartment in Barcelona I have solved some small diy projects but not anything on a big scale but I would love to learn new skills. Especially things like tiling/mosaics, woodworking, gardening/plants (I have helped out a bit around my mother or grandmother's house but when I was younger) or anything else.

I really try to have a very upbeat attitude and I think that everyone can learn something from everyone else if you are willing to try.
Age

39
What else ...

I think that I have put most of the important information in my profile. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch and I will be more than happy to talk to you about it. I am an open book!
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22 Sep 2025

Left by host (Help our family learn English ...) for Workawayer ()

Jessi is a very open-minded, kind, and communicative Workaway guest. We had a wonderful time while she stayed with us. She was always willing to help around the house and was great with our children — she spent quality time with them and created a nice bond.

She is clean, organized, and very respectful of the home environment. One of the things … read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help our family learn English ...)

I spent three weeks with this wonderful family this summer and it was an amazing time! They were welcoming from the first day and I am so grateful for the time that I spent with Enes, Sinem, Alp and Bala. The food was excellent, Sinem is a great cook and we had a great time together.

The children are the sweetest, I have a beautiful picture that … read more

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3 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Jessie stayed at my house over Christmas while I was abroad visiting family. My biggest concern was to make sure that my cat was comfortable and that his needs were met. In the past I had had unpleasant experiences where the person I had entrusted my cat to had been careless and had not taken the situation seriously. That is why I was a little … read more

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29 Dec 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experienced cat-sitter to ...)

My stay at Giulia's house was absolutely perfect! Everything in her profile was 100% accurate and it was the example of an absolutely perfect workaway experience. I felt at home immediately with her and she even came to pick me up at the train station even though I arrived about 4 hours late due to plane delays. She is extremely kind, intelligent … read more

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30 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join our green family and see ...)

I spent a month living in her house and they opened me with open arms! It was my first time in Denmark and I feel like I was able to really get to know the culture and it was very comfortable. I appreciate all the work that they put in to making sure I was comfortable and making the situation a win-win for everybody! They even made a tradition … read more

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29 Jul 2023

Left by host (Join our green family and see ...) for Workawayer ()

Jessie is a wonderful and hardworking lady. She fit in great with us and my daughter loved her. She helped a lot by sanding, cleaning and painting of fence that much needed it which was a huge load off my shoulders and I very much apprecite her doing it.
She always had a moment for my daughter when she needed it which was also much appreciated. … read more

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