Melissa

Travel information

I am currently

Description

A friendly, easy going and adaptable twenty eight year old teacher. I studied at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia and hold a bachelors degree in Geography and History teaching. I have taught in both primary (ages 5-11) and high school (ages 12-18) settings over the past four years and can provide fantastic references.

I am an adventurous person who loves to travel and meet new people in order to learn about other cultures and understand perspectives that are different from my own.
I spent my childhood in a small town in rural Australia (3 hours west of Sydney) and was lucky to grow up surrounded by nature and in a close community.
I enjoy exploring the world and meeting new people an am lucky that my profession allows this. I have lived in Sweden for a year as an exchange student, taught in Thailand, and have travelled extensively throughout Europe including spending three months in Greece with WorkAway. Whilst studying I worked as a Nanny and enjoyed creating fun activities for the children. I am an avid swimmer and have taught swimming to children as part of my teaching positions. I am more than happy to assist your children and work to improve their swimming strokes.

I am moving to Europe around April 2022 to travel and teach. Through WorkAway I am very excited for the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and share experiences in beautiful parts of the world.

Interests

Languages spoken

Swedish: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Languages

Art Projects

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Teaching

More details about your skills

- I studied at a University in Sydney for four years and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education degree. Since graduating I have worked at a High School teaching students aged 12 - 18 in the subjects of Geography, History, English and Drama. I have also worked at Primary schools teaching students aged 5 - 11, teaching a variety of subjects.
- Prior to my graduation I worked as a Nanny for three years working with children aged 3 - 9. In this position I was responsible for after school pick up, supervision at after school activities, organisation of fun and engaging activities, meal preparation, bathing and getting the children ready for bed.
- I am currently in the process of completing my AUSTSWIM teaching certification. This will enable me to teach children to become comfortable in the water and the basics of swimming up to advanced stroke techniques.
- I thoroughly enjoy art. I loved creating art in a variety of styles and enjoy working on arts and crafts projects with children.
- Due to my career as a teacher in Australia I have certificates for First Aid and CPR, as well as a national Working With Children Check clearance.

Age

30

What else ...

I enjoy swimming, reading, drawing, going for long walks and spending lots of time outdoors.

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