Phoebe

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Improving Spanish
Education projects
Teaching English

Description

I'm originally from the UK and am taking some time out from working as a teacher in London to explore and travel around Central and South America as further means to improve my Spanish (and to get a bit more head space!).

I love learning about different cultures and am really interested in education - so much so, I have a Master's in Education and International Development. Here, I focused on education issues affecting low-middle income countries and specialised in systemic racism.

I have worked in the education sector for 9 years in the UK. I have worked as a primary school teacher and then, more recently, as literacy lead for an inner London school. Here, I created a curriculum to suit the school's most vulnerable learners.

I have experience training up teachers and tutors.

I have a CELTA qualification for teaching English as a foreign language and have experience teaching both children and adults.

I also have experience working with children for a charity in Cusco, Peru.

I love to practise Yoga in my free down and settle down with a good book. My undergraduate degree was in Art History so you'll often find me exploring the latest art exhibitions. You can also see from my photos that I love being outdoors and enjoy hiking!

Interests

Writing

Politics / Social justice

Yoga / Wellness

Photography

Mountain

Languages

Fitness

Hiking

History

Cycling

Culture

Books

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

More details about my language interests
I have a CELTA qualification to teach English as an additional language and I am also a literacy specialist. I would like to become fluent in Spanish (currently B2/C1 level)

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

Some knowledge of:  

Helping around the house

Charity Work

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

9 years teaching experience: primary school and secondary school.
CELTA qualification in teaching English as foreign language - taught adults and children in Madrid.
Strong written and communication skills - Master's in Education and International Development.
Expert in literacy - teaching of reading, writing, listening and oracy.
Experience training up teachers and tutors.
Experience working with indigenous communities.
Spanish speaker - B2/C1
Writing and proofreading
Very proactive
Very organised

Age

34

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  nuts / cat hair

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  Special dietary requirements
  nuts