Karla

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Description

I’m a Social Pedagogy graduate (2024) with experience working with both adults and children with disabilities. Through my work and travels, I’ve developed a strong sense of empathy, adaptability, and openness toward different people and cultures.
I enjoy building connections and creating positive, supportive environments. Alongside my professional experience, I’ve spent time traveling and volunteering in different parts of the world, which has shaped my perspective and strengthened my ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds. Creativity, music, and staying active are also important parts of my life.

Interests

Plant care

Performing arts

Writing

Sustainability

Pets

Yoga / Wellness

Self development

Photography

Outdoor activities

Nature

Movies & TV

Languages

Music

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

DIY & crafts

Drawing & painting

Events & social

Dancing

Cycling

Cooking & food

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Animals

Books

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages

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

More details about my language interests
I would describe myself as a fluent English speaker, but I’m always motivated to improve my skills even further. I also speak a little French and would love to continue learning. As German is my mother tongue, I’d be happy to teach anyone who’s interested. In general, I really enjoy learning new languages, as it helps me connect with people from all over the world.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Animal Care

DIY and building projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Babysitting and creative play

More details about your skills

I studied Social Pedagogy and finished my bachelor’s degree in 2024. During my studies, I worked in a supported living facility for adults with multiple disabilities as a support worker, and I also worked with children with mental disabilities in a school setting.
Since 2024, I’ve been on and off working and traveling. I spent three months on Maui, Hawaii, volunteering in a shared home with people with autism and Down syndrome. I also volunteered in hostels and on a farm in Mexico, and taught English in Guatemala.
I would describe myself as empathetic and a good listener. I’m also a creative and musical person — I play the clarinet and love to sing. During my school years, I took part in different creative programs like theatre, woodworking, and drawing.
I’m an open and social person and really enjoy connecting with new people.

Age

25

What else ...

At the moment, I’m learning how to juggle and trying to figure out the best strategies in Scrabble (still a work in progress). I love being active and spend a lot of time hiking and moving my body doing yoga or working out. Traveling is a big part of my life — I really enjoy discovering new places, cultures, and ways of living.
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, along with reading and practicing yoga, which helps me stay balanced when I’m on the move.
About six years ago, I spent four months traveling in Kenya and Cape Town, which was my first longer experience abroad. From that point moving forward I knew I wanted to travel more and eventually come back to Cape Town. After graduating in 2024, I started traveling again — including a road trip through Canada and the United States, volunteering for three months in a community for people with disabilities on Maui, spending over a month exploring Morocco, and traveling through Central America for another six months, including Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
I’m definitely looking forward to exploring more parts of the world and continuing to learn from the people and places I encounter along the way.

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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