Melissa

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Activities i am interested in:

I am interested in language exchange, teaching English and Eurythmy (a movement art), traditional folk music and dance, helping out with gardening and cooking, and any other adventures that may arise!

Description

I recently retired from a career as a Waldorf elementary school teacher. I have taught academic subjects to children in grades 1 - 5, and Eurythmy, a movement art, to everyone from preschoolers to adult learners. In addition, I directed an after-school children's performance group. I was a long-time member of a professional performing group that specializes in presenting multicultural folk and fairy tales in Eurythmy.
In my spare time, I like to engage in Balkan and Near Eastern folk dance, language study, gardening, and reading. I was previously a member of a Turkish folk dance group and a Persian dance group, and I currently study traditional Greek folk dance.
In July 2022, I received my TEFL certification from Via Lingua Istanbul. I am planning to return to Greece and Turkey in the spring and perhaps make my first trip to Italy.

Interests

Writing

Plant care

Music

History

Events & social

Cooking & food

Beach

Charity work

Drawing & painting

Sustainability

Gardening

Dancing

Art & design

Self development

Performing arts

Languages

Fitness

Vegetarian or vegan

Cycling

Books

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Greek: Intermediate
Turkish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am interested in teaching English, becoming more fluent in Greek, and taking my Turkish up a notch (in person!) I am currently at the B-1 level. I'm also interested in learning some Italian and Standard Arabic.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Art Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

Teaching Movement/ Folk Dance to Children and Adults, Event and Performance Organization, Storytelling, Gardening, Cooking, Writing, Watercolor Painting, Simple Costume Design, Organizing and Beautifying Spaces Indoors and Out

Age

73

What else ...

I would be happy to share a portfolio of my work in elementary school and adult education. Please ask me for any other information you may need!

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  penicillin

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  Special dietary requirements
  I prefer vegetarian/pescatarian meals.