Maelec

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I enjoy living with locals, discovering new places and learning new languages.
I started living abroad as an au pair. Then, I took part in the Erasmus+ programme, which allowed me to live in a Slovakian village for a year. There, we organised extracurricular activities for the village children and teenagers. More recently, I obtained a working holiday visa, which allowed me to discover New Zealand for a year. I used the HelpX website (same principle as Workaway) a lot to help locals for short periods and discover their daily lives. In Auckland, I also got the opportunity to work in a bilingual school.
In France, I work as a German teacher and I would like to know other school systems in Europe.

Interests

Charity work

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Writing

Books

History

Gardening

Languages

Nature

Camping

Hiking

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Slovak: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Languages are a gateway to other people. I started learning German at primary school, then English at secondary school, and these two languages have enabled me not only to travel, but also to forge strong bonds with local people. I believe that language awareness is important from an early age and that it should be taught in a fun way. It is also essential to be supportive when teaching a language so that learners feel confident enough to practice it, even if they make mistakes at first.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

DIY and building projects

Eco Projects

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

* I studied law and I have a master degree.

* I was au pair several times in different countries :
- Germany (one year)
- Austria (one year)
- Italy (two summers)
- Greece (two summers)
- NZ (four months)
TASKS : homework, light housework, babysitting, teaching french, various in and outdoor activities.

* I did an European Voluntary Service (EVS) for one year in Slovakia where I worked with Roma kids (craft, sport, theater, organization of events, cooking classes).

* Germany
- I did an internship as a translator (French to German) for a film festival
- I organized and managed a French-German summer camp
- I taught French in High School

* France
- I worked in preschool where I taught German (2020-2021 ; 2023-2024)
- I was a cruise ships entertainer on European rivers

* NZ
- I worked as a teacher aid in a French-English School in Auckland

I'm fluent in French, German and English and I speak a bit of Slovak, Spanish and Italian.

Hobbies : reading, writing, traveling, hiking

Character : good at managing, tidy, dedicated

Age

33

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements
  vegetarian