Tammy

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Activities i am interested in:

Native speaking English teacher and private tutor; A1 Spanish tutor; Property Manager; Volunteer Coordinator; Professional House and Cat Sitter; Writer/Editor/Proofreader; Foodie!

Description

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I am a published author of two books. My first book is a budget travel guide called, "Shoestring Passport". My second book is a holistic health guide called, "10 Ways to Natural Health".

I am a TEFL certified English teacher and private tutor.
I am an A1 level LATAM Spanish teacher and tutor.
I am an IELTS preparation coach and tutor.
I am a published book editor.

I have experience as a hostel and Airbnb property manager.
I have experience as an executive assistant.
I am a professional, experienced, house and pet sitter.
I have experience sanding wood, painting, and general handiwork tasks.

I am a curious, intelligent person and a quick learner, able to work independently and responsibly.

I have been teaching, traveling, and volunteering internationally for over 15 years.

I was employed in the travel and tourism industry for many years and in addition to being a property manager , I have twice held the position of Executive Assistant to business owners in the industry, once in the Florida Keys and the other on the Big Island of Hawaii.

My passions are travel (obviously!) languages, food, meeting new people, exploring new cultures (and their food!), learning new languages, and having conversations with people from all cultures and beliefs.

Aside from volunteering, I work online as a digital nomad and freelance writer and editor.

In my free time, I love to read, cook, eat good food, try new wines, watch movies from around the world, paint, sit in the sun, dance in the rain, write poems, work puzzles, and play board games.

Interests

Performing arts

Events & social

Pets

DIY & crafts

Yoga / Wellness

Movies & TV

Art & design

Blogging

Plant care

Beach

History

Self development

Music

Animals

Writing

Nature

Charity work

Languages

Cooking & food

Drawing & painting

Books

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am a certified TEFL/TESOL (English) teacher with classroom experience, as well as an experienced private tutor. I prefer one on one or small classroom instruction. I am a native English speaker (USA).

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Charity Work

Art Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Teaching

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

ESL Native English Teacher and Private Tutor
Executive Administrative Assistant
Excellent Cook
Property Management (AirBnb)
Hotel Management
Hotel Reception and Reservations
Writer/Editor
Professional House and Cat Sitter

June and July 2025 - Bavaria Germany, English conversation, cooking, and light gardening in the countryside. Learning how to make beeswax candles, learning traditional German cooking, attending local festivals, trying German beers, caring for five chickens, and taking care of two cats.

May 2025 France. House and pet sitting at an off-grid strawbale home in the countryside with one cat.

September 2024 to May 2025, Morocco, teaching English and Spanish.

I spent one week in February 2025 near Ronda, Spain as an English speaking volunteer with Vaughn Town Volunteers in a teen and young adult immersion program.

June 2024- September 2024 Italy, house and pet sitting for four cats in a mountain village an hour away from Rome.

September 2023- June 2024, Morocco, teaching English.

June 2023 - September 2023 - Visiting family for the summer in USA.

April - June 2023 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Remote work and online studies.

March 2023 - Pacho, Colombia. English teacher in a classroom environment. K-12

February 2023 - Isla Fuerte, Colombia. Private tutor, grade 6.

September 2022 - January 2023 Holidays with family in USA.

April 2022 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. House and pet sitting for one dog in a high-end, gated condo.

February/March 2022 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Working remotely.

September 2021- January 2022 - Holidays with family in USA.

August 2021 - Quito, Ecuador - ESL English teacher in a small classroom and tutoring several students in person and online via WhatsApp.

Summer 2021 - Visiting family in USA.

December 2020 - June 2021 Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Private tutor teaching English, Math, Science, History, Geography, and the Arts for 5th and 6th grade student with homeschool curriculum.

September 2020: San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas Mexico. Managing a hostel in the center of town.

July 2020: Puebla, Mexico helping to run a hotel, restaurant, and tienda. Sadly, the owners decided to sell the properties due to lack of income and the decline in tourism/travel.

January 2020 to May 2020: Organic Bee and Vegetable Farm, Maui, Hawaii

Position: Farm Stand Store Manager

- Managed an organic farm stand store on the Hawaiian island of Maui in a communal setting with 11 other individuals.
- Oversaw weekly ordering of supplemental inventory from vendors to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Conducted regular store inventory to track product availability and monitor sales trends.
- Utilized technical skills to program and update electronics, including digital cash register and iPad credit card apps.
- Provided exceptional customer service as the main cashier and served as a liaison between the community and the farm.
- Assessed needs and resolved issues by effectively communicating with owners and co-workers.
- Thrived as a member of a diverse group, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
- Maintained high responsibility levels to promptly open and close the store according to schedule.
- Accounted for all cash and credit card sales, ensuring accurate financial reporting on a daily basis.
- Ensured store security through the use of the Arlo Wi-Fi security camera platform.
- Troubleshot Wi-Fi connectivity issues and performed various maintenance tasks, including fixing a toilet.
- Gained extensive knowledge about organic farming practices, including cultivation, harvesting, soil care, regenerative and biodynamic farming, composting, and pest control.
- Established a positive relationship with the on-site professional chef, expanding culinary knowledge and enjoying freshly harvested, organic meals.
- Developed a profound appreciation for the vibrant and flavorsome experience of consuming fresh, clean food.

Other things I've done:

TEFL classroom teacher in Boca de Tomatlan, Jalisco, Mexico for several weeks at the local primeria, which is akin to US elementary school. Boca is a lovely little fishing village just south of Puerta Vallarta.

I spent five months in the gorgeous southern state of Chiapas, Mexico. There, I lived and worked in the town of San Cristobal de las Casas, a Pueblo Magico. I managed a small boutique style hostel managing reception, helping guest plan tours, organizing group meals and parties, keeping inventory of supplies, ensured timely water delivery and laundry services. I organized AirBnb special events, and I helped to fix a hot water heater.

I spent three months exploring the villages around Lake Atitlan in Guatemala as a freelance web designer using WordPress for a yoga school. I also helped with marketing, social media, and copywriting.

Fundraiser, organizer, and inventory control at an organic bee farm in Quebec Canada where I lived in a yurt in the backyard behind the main farmhouse. I created and managed a highly successful Go Fund Me campaign for the farm, raising nearly $20,000 Canadian dollars to help them replace the bees and equipment they lost last season. In addition to the fundraiser, I also assisted with the inventory of the bee products in the boutique, as well as inputting the data into their WordPress site in French. Other tasks included applying labels to a variety of farm made organic bee based products for sale in the boutique and online, as well as helping to cook in their amazing kitchen.

Property Manager of vacation cottage rentals and personal assistant to the owner, Kona, Hawaii. I assisted with emails, banking, reservations, customer service, and web design.I occasionally performed specialty cooking in the private home. I helped to oversee and manage the housekeeping crew for the vacation cottages.

English Teacher inside Mae Ra Mo refugee camp on the border of Burma and northern Thailand with PROJECT KARE. I taught English at the high school and junior college level for Karen refugees at the camp. I lived and worked with on site for two weeks, which was an incredible experience.

I traveled around Thailand and walked the Friendship Bridge across to Cambodia and explored Siem Reap.

I worked in San Juan, Puerto Rico at two very different hostels. One was in the touristy district of Condado and the other was in the local neighborhood of Santurce. Both jobs were fast-paced and exciting, but I really loved the hostel in local quarter.

I lived and worked on the island of Maui and I managed a farm stand on the famous Road to Hana. The job was originally for six weeks, but the owners and I got along so well, it turned into a year long experience that I'll never forget!

I planted Moringa trees on the western/local side of the island of Oahu in Hawaii via WWOOF-ing.

Personal Assistant to the owner of a sailing and yacht club in the Florida Keys. I was part of an international marketing and Skype team designed to increase tourism to the islands.

Experienced professional house and pet sitter with excellent references.

Apprentice to a lady falconer in Minnesota. One of my profile pictures me with a Harris Hawk on my arm. She taught me how to fly hawks! What an amazing experience.

I traveled and lived all across the the US Mainland. I worked with with llamas, alpacas, chickens, ducks, goats, cows, and sheep. Another job I loved in the US was living and working at the Blind Cat Sanctuary.

I enjoy meeting new people and I've never met a stranger in my life! I'm good at thinking outside of the box and employing non-traditional methods to solving problems.

Age

55

What else ...

Private tutor/teacher, writer, and house sitter with excellent references, valid identity checks, and a clean, complete, police background check. Excellent cook!

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