Alyssa

United States
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Hello! I'm Alyssa and I am motivated to get out of my comfort zone, learn new skills, and meet new people. I'm also now focused on improving my French. I'm currently in Tunisia (April 2022) and heading to Casablanca soon.

I have been WWOOFing for the past year so I have a good amount of experience on a variety of farms in the US including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Alaska. Through WWOOFing I learned about Workaway and pursued my desire to learn to sail and spend more time on the sea. I'm currently using Workaway as a way to have meaningful exchanges.

In college, I studied Biology and International Studies. After university, I completed a Masters in Education, taught Kindergarten special education for two years, and then mixed levels for one. I have also taught English as a Second Language in Costa Rica. I currently have a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification. I worked in Information Technology (IT) for a couple of years so I'm good with computers. I also have lots of experience in healthcare serving in many volunteer positions as well as pursuing an Medical Degree (MD) in the US briefly before deciding to go a different route.

I love coffee, outdoor activities, learning, animals, and podcasts. I'd love to meet up to exchange French-English lessons. Cheers!
Interests
Beach
Nature
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Gardening
Animals
Pets
Languages
Books
Cooking & food
Vegetarian or vegan
Culture
History
Plant care
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
More details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
General Maintenance
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Eco Projects
Hospitality/Tourism
Being an elderly companion
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Charity Work
Languages
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Helping around the house
More details about your skills
Customer service, sailing, childcare, planting, transplanting, harvesting, animal care, cheesemaking, experience with beekeeping and mushrooms. Cooking and baking, carpentry experience, teaching, computer experience.
Age
33
What else ...
In my free time, I like to listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, read, and drink coffee. I am a big fan of improv - watching and playing. I also enjoy kids and dogs.

I'd like to get back into yoga!
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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20/03/2022

(Teach English to our girls ...)

This family is so amazing, not only as a Workaway experience but also just a really lovely example of a warm and caring family unit. They were really motivated to work on English with me and were also thoughtful in speaking French as well so I could practice. My favorite moments were playing Crazy Time ( a board game) with them and going rock… read more

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11/03/2022

Left by host (Teach English to our girls ...) for Workawayer ()

We were very happy to host Alyssa ! She stayed one week with us, helping in the house with gardening, english, walking our dog ... Alyssa is nice, hard working, respectful and easy to live with. I really appreciate discussing with her, and she also easily engage conversation with our daughters.
Thank you Alyssa. We wish you all the best for the… read more

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08/01/2022

Left by host (Help with our son and daily ...) for Workawayer ()

Alyssa helped us during December '21, with quite cold (for greek standards) weather. She tried very much to take care of our house and follow our routine and habits, which is always a challenge.
The big surprise for me was the easy-going and amazingly efficient way to spend time with my son, a way that helped him to improve his language skills in… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2021

(Volunteers experienced in the ...)

The managers here have the volunteer program very well run. Communication, schedule, rules and norms, etc. are well articulated. The love for cats is palpable and the cats have a really great place to stay while they are on the mend awaiting adoption. I appreciated that there were often opportunities for other volunteer outings like beach clean up… read more

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20/03/2022

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11/03/2022

Left by host (Teach English to our girls ...) for Workawayer ()

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08/01/2022

Left by host (Help with our son and daily ...) for Workawayer ()

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21/12/2021

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29/11/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come join our team at the ...)

Fantastic, laid back experience. Great accommodations and the grounds and animals were fantastic! Thank you to my lovely hosts for making this a super positive experience.

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27/07/2021

Left by host (Help restore a 94 year old ...) for Workawayer ()

Alyssa was quick to integrate into the unique community and schedule of life aboard the Cutter in Provincetown MA. Her quick wit and keen observational skills were an asset to our team while we were undergoing strenuous coast guard certifications. Her diverse ability set made her able to fit into any job that was given to her. Her easy mannered… read more

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27/07/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help restore a 94 year old ...)

I was lucky enough to work with Erin, Josh, Travis, and Mark in Provincetown, MA where the cutter is docked for the summer. I was completely new to boats and sailing and everyone was very patient with me, teaching me a ton about the history of wooden tall ships, some basics on sailing, varnish and polish work, and a bit on the business management… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2021

Left by host (Stay in unique cohousing ...) for Workawayer ()

Alyssa was a great guest! Communication was great and she was very respectful of the house and our space. Alyssa worked very hard on all projects given to her. It was HOT here in SLC, and she built me a beautiful stone walkway and weeded the community farm plot. We had fun with Alyssa at a lake day in the mountains and had great conversations… read more

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14/07/2021

Left by Workawayer () for host (Stay in unique cohousing ...)

Prior to my stay, Emilie responded to communications the same day and with thought which gave me confidence for my visit. While I was there, she continued to communicate promptly and explicitly which I really appreciated.

Her co-housing community is special and worth visiting. The community has chickens, alpacas, and a garden plot. Emilie also… read more

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