Kelly

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I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Refugio Romelia Wildlife Conservation- playa grande Costa Rica 3 month assignment

Description

I consider myself to be a caring, thoughtful, considerate life-long learner with a flavor for the unique and simple. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, but have spent the last 30 years in Los Angeles teaching and raising my own children. I(twin daughters, and a son). i just retired after 20 years as kindergarten teacher - a job I would have done for free... Ive also worked as an Assistant Dean at the University of California, and served as a high school principal as well. If that weren't an odd mix already - it all started after several years in the US Army.

I love meeting new people and extending a helping hand wherever possible. Now that I am retired I would love an opportunity to learn about life and living in places I've only dreamed of. I may not have any particular skill set, or previous construction experience, but I do have energy and a willingness to learn. I am comfortable with any accommodation and can cook fairly well.

I do not plan to use this as a travel opportunity - I've had plenty of those. I wish to visit, work and EXPERIENCE living in a new place. I will only consider long term stays (1 month or more) in order to absorb as much as I can during my stay. These projects help me to share stories and experiences with my family and teach them the value, and global nature, of kindness, love, work and play.

I am optimistic and like a challenge. I wake with the sun, and have never needed an alarm clock in my life. I prefer to be outdoors, I cherish the quiet of nature. I absolutely love animals, and have never been shy. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment, and that I've helped in some measurable way.

I am looking for opportunities in 2026!

Interests

Performing arts

Writing

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Dancing

Winter sports

Water sports

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Self development

Plant care

Pets

Music

Nature

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Hiking

LGBTQ

Gardening

History

Farming

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Culture

Charity work

Camping

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Gardening

Being an elderly companion

Helping around the house

DIY and building projects

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Great listener
Creative
Common sense... is that a skill?
Love a well organized plan, but can also improvise better than most
enthusiastic
UPBEAT.... I look at it this way..., Life is short, every moment counts so - be nice
I've never complained about anything, I've never sent back food or purchases, nor have i ever exchanged any gifts. I've lived in the tropics of Central America, and the deserts of the US Southwest. I've spent several years living in Germany while in the army. I've traveled to exotic spots like Bora Bora and sheltered in Sydney Australia for a month fearing Y2K fallout..lol. I've vacationed in Ireland and England, France and Spain. I've backpacked several of the Channel Islands, and helped build an earthbag home for friends in Costa Rica. I've spent so much time throughout Mexico, and growing up along the "border" I've always felt connected. Most of this WHILE teaching full time KINDERGARTEN 9 months out of each year, and raising twin daughters and a son two years later - each via surrogate birth mothers.
so I guess you can say that I am generally “skilled”
RETIRED
20 years teaching kindergarten
2 years as High School Principal
10 years as Assistant Dean of Students at University of California, Irvine
8 years US Army 19D Cavalry Scout
and a partridge in a pear tree...

Age

61

What else ...

I love games, sports, and recreation of any sort.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  no

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  Special dietary requirements
  I'm a bit "reluctant" with things like squid/octopus/shrimp/crab/lobster or clams but everything else is fair