From: United States
Couple account
Cambodia, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
18/06/2016 - 18/07/2016
Hi there! My name is Aaron Cantu, I'm a free spirited 27 year old currently teaching middle school students in south Texas. I was born and raised in Raymondville, Tx but also spent much time with my grandparents, often taking trips to see family in Mexico. Thankfully these trips and time with my grandparents have helped me with my Spanish as well as given me an appreciation for the wonderful differences in culture.
I enjoy taking summer trips to pacify my travel bug and gain some perspective on life. I have traveled many times before and have already visited various locations in Central and South America, and much of Southeast Asia. Although I teach full time, I use my summers to experience as much as possible... This is where you come in. I am wanting to give all that I can give in exchange for the warmth of being embraced by another culture. I enjoy meeting and conversing with new people and seeing what we can learn from each other. I have been fortunate to do much in my life and have picked up a skill set along the way that I believe to be beneficial to your success. Please be part of my journey and allow me the privilege of helping you with any and all of your needs.
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Helping with Tourists
Charity work
Language practice
Art project
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Computer- Experience with computer hardware as well as multiple office and creative software suites.
Art- Bachelors in Fine Arts with a focus in painting. I have also taught art at multiple grade levels and still sculpt, paint, and draw as much as possible. Recent travel experience allowed me to put up a mural at a hostel in India.
Teaching- 5 Years of teaching experience with the following credentials;
Texas Teaching Certified up to 8th grade for Math,English, Science, and Social Studies
Texas Teaching Certified up to High School level for Fine Arts
Cleaning & Organization- Experience in managing studio and workshop work-spaces such as, proper order and placement of all tools and equipment.
Construction- Constructed multiple professional sets for college theatrical productions. Also have experience with constructing animal shelters and stretching fences for pastures.
Animal Care- Experience with upkeep, breeding, and nursing of goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs; plus, minor experience with horse riding and care. Plus work experience feeding and milking cows and buffalo.
Garden Care- Experience with personal gardening including a basic understanding of; herbicide usage, weeding, composting, organic fertilizers, and water and sun requirements. Plus, workaway experience on a farm in Nepal.
Tending to Guests/ - Experience as a barista; welcoming customers, taking their orders, and maintaining customer happiness.
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Indonesian: Intermediate
31 & 29
Mexican-American
It may help you better understand who I am if you knew a little more about me. Here it goes; I love hiking to the tops of mountains, attempting to surf, exploring the outdoors, art & music, cooking, climbing trees, reading books. I will be doodling and drawing constantly, so if you'd like to join, that would be great. If I am fortunate enough to stay with you, I promise an exciting, happy, enthusiastic, and honest worker and friend.
I appreciate the consideration!
- Aaron Cantu
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
