Chris

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I love football & play weekly in London. Tennis & Padel are additional sports I enjoy occasionally. Beach, cinema & Star Wars lover, I also make occasional Baby Yoda (Grogu) content in my spare time.

Description

Dear potential host family,

My name is Chris and I am currently looking for Workaway (2025) placements - either with a family or school/orphange or charity.

Current Availability:
July 2025 onwards:
*I now have a Cypriot Passport - meaning less EU travel/work restrictions*

Spain or Italy are my two favourite destinations - but also like to consider experiencing new destinations and cultures (South Korea, Japan, Thailand) in particular.

My plan is to travel and share further cultural and life experiences abroad - by assisting / helping families with childcare and/or English language (through conversation, play and day to day tasks). I am NOT looking for a holiday, moreover I seek to make long lasting social networks and friendships with others abroad, create memories and share a language and culture.

I am particularly interested in a 'Montessori' approach to teaching children, as my interest centers on nurturing and enabling children to become active participants in fun and creative opportunities.

I am generally in very good health, a non-smoker, drink very little alcohol and like to keep fit with plenty of sport.

I completed my first workaway experience with a lovely family in Allicante, Spain (Aug 2022) and loved the experience (Check out the reviews). We have since stayed in contact and visit each other every year!

I enjoy making people and children smile, laugh and have fun! If you are looking for an all-round, chatty, funny, pro-active and a sporty English teacher / Childcare professional - then I'm the guy!

Experience:
I have an extensive range of childcare experience - mainly with 4-11 year olds. I have been working in childcare for over 20 years now - where I have worked in various roles including primary schools - running before & after school clubs and holiday clubs, as well as other work as a sports coach. I have also run a successful childcare (seasonal) business and have worked for many families as a babysitter, including running children's birthday parties and wedding creches.

My recent experiences have been in private households - working as an Au Pair / Manny for various families. These included working in London, Italy Spain and in Switzerland. Within these 'live-in' roles, my tasks included teaching English to children, (including some work in Italian and Spanish schools), typical childcare duties - help with homework, driving to activities, collection from school, playing and bedtime routines when needed. Help around the house is also part of my job - keeping things tidy, cleaning and being pro-active and as part of the family. These amazing experiences have given me the chance to meet and make new lifetime friendships and make positive differences, in addition to teaching myself new skills and adapting to different cultures and lifestyles.

I have completed an online TEFL 120-Hour (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) qualification, where I achieved a Distinction grade. I am currently now undertaking the Level 5 168-Hour TEFL qualification. As well as this, I have achieved an Early Years and play work qualifications, in addition to a Football Coaching and many other short courses.

Additionally, I also completed a BSc Open (Honours) Degree in Childhood & Education studies via the Open University, achieving a First-Class Honours!

If you like my profile, please send me a message or add me to your favourites and I would be delighted to contact you. I have already some amazing references from host families which I would love to share and look forward to making many new friends and memories.

Chris ;-)

Instagram: chrenzel_official
cdr97@ou.ac.uk

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Photography

Blogging

Astronomy

Sustainability

Team sports

Beach

Charity work

Fitness

Outdoor activities

Music

Movies & TV

Culture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I am currently studying a TEFL 168 hour Online Course - which will provide me with greater tools and resources to teach English as a Foreign Langauge.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Babysitting and creative play

Teaching

More details about your skills

Childcare / Babysitting
Teaching English through play & convention.
Humour & Fun
Organisational Skills & Very Tidy!
Cleaning / Basic Cooking

Age

43

What else ...

I'm a sports enthusiast and play (and can also teach) both football and tennis!
I am additionally a qualified football coach. I have qualifications in Play Work - which means I love playing, supervising, creating and giving children the space and ownership for their play.

I enjoy being outside, going for walks - I love sandy beaches and ice-cream!
Huge on Star Wars - a typical lad who likes sports cars! But also very down to earth, a hard worker and i feel a great role model to younger children.

I'm 42 (but told by many that I look & act like someone in their 20's)! I'm still full of energy & enthusiam - with the added benefits of experience, knowledge and wisdom.

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
  No seafood