Marija

Lithuania
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Activities i am interested in:
hey there, Lithuanian here, travelling Asia💚
Description
After 10 years in London, I have decided to take a career break and go on adventure!

I am originally from Lithuania, but half of my family is from Russia. I speak Lithuanian, English and Russian languages.
My background is in luxury hospitality, sales and HNWI client relations, and in the last 5 years I have been working in a non-profit sector managing events and business operations.

After 4 months in Vietnam teaching English language to over 50 resort employees and developing a brand new curriculum for their training department, I am now in progress of achieving a Level 5 TEFL certificate in English teaching professionally.

In 2024 I will continue volunteering around Asia and I hope to meet many kind people, experience beautiful cultures and most importantly leave a positive impact to everyone I meet :)
Interests
Performing arts
Languages
Fashion or beauty
Fitness
Team sports
Self development
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Movies & TV
Charity work
Cooking & food
Beach
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Lithuanian: Fluent
Russian: Intermediate
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
Hey, I can teach you English :)
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Hospitality/Tourism
Babysitting and creative play
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Teaching
Languages
More details about your skills
~ ENGLISH TEACHING: Level 5 TEFL certificate for teaching English - I have experience in teaching children as well as adults.
~ HOSPITALITY/GUEST RELATIONS: 10 years in luxury hospitality, including sales and PR - I'm super tidy and professional, but very easy going! :)
~ MANAGEMENT: 5 years of experience in a non profit sector: business and HR operations management.
~ EVENTS: I have 2 years of luxury and non-profit events organisation.
~ ARTS: My university degree is in the Global Theatre History and I have various creative experiences such as performance arts, fashion, videography, marketing etc...
~ CHILDREN: Last but not least, I have 5 years of experience in volunteering as a mentor for kids under 16 years old and I really love working with young people! ^^
Age
33
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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5 Feb 2024

Left by host (Help the team in our ...) for Workawayer (Marija)

Marija was delight to have at the resort teaching English. She was very professional and had a teaching plan for staff from every department and at all levels of ability. When she offered to stay an additonal three months to continue teaching, we didn't hesitate to agree. We highly recommend her for any workaway post and know that whatever tasks… read more

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2 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer (Marija) for host (Help the team in our ...)

It was my great pleasure to join this beautiful resort and its wonderful team, and teach English to the Vietnamese employees who are so friendly and sweet. I felt like a part of a big community, and had so many opportunities and experiences only a Vietnamese local would!
I am very thankful to Steve and Minh Anh who look after the "Workaway'ers". I… read more

(Excellent )

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My first Workaway experience at a resort in Vietnam, teaching English to over 50 Vietnamese employees. Here, we are celebrating the Vietnamese Teacher's Day :)

With other Workaway'ers at the Vietnam's Tourism festival 2023

With non-profit organisation for children volunteers who I supervised during one of the mentoring programmes in London schools

With my colleagues from the non-profit environmental organisation during the climate protest in London in 2018

With my cat who is staying with my brother while I travel :)