Brenton

From: Australia

Account Type
Individual account
Travelling to
Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Travel dates
03/10/2015 - 02/10/2023
Nº of Facebook friends
207
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My status
Travelling
Description
I am 32 years old and I am an English native speaker originally from Newcastle, which is a city on the east coast of Australia. In Australia, I worked as a substitute science teacher. I taught junior science to students aged eleven to sixteen, and senior biology and senior chemistry to students aged sixteen to eighteen.
I have been traveling in Europe for the past five years. During that time, I have volunteered for more than twelve months on English immersion language camps in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Czech Republic. The camps are for kids aged six to twelve, juniors aged eleven to nineteen, and adults.
Through WorkAway, I have lived for more than twelve months with several families in Spain, France, Poland, and Romania, providing English language practise and childcare, for children and teenagers, aged four to sixteen. As well as three alternative schools in Poland and Bulgaria for children aged five to twelve.
I have also lived with several families in England and Scotland, providing childcare for children aged two to thirteen.
I have many years of experience working with non-native English speakers, and I am studying a Certificate IV in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
I enjoy the outdoors, swimming, playing board games, and card games, and working out.
I am interested in European history and languages. I am learning French, Polish, and German.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Able to teach about:
Babysitting and creative play
Language practice
Teaching
More details about your skills
Babysitting/Childcare: I have done several WorkAway exchanges involving childcare of children aged two to sixteen years old.
Language practise: I am a native English speaker and I have certificates in TESOL and TEFL. I have done several WorkAway exchanges involving English language practise with children aged three to sixteen years old. I have spent twelve months volunteering in English immersion camps for children and teenagers aged six to nineteen years old.
Teaching/tutoring: I taught students aged eleven to eighteen years old. I have a Master's degree in teaching, and certificates in Boys' Education and Middle School Teaching. I have done several WorkAway exchanges involving teaching and tutoring homeschooled children aged five to sixteen years old.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Age
33
Nationality
Australian
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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22/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Alternative education, ...)

I had the best time during my four week stay in May and June.
The whole family was extremely welcoming and friendly; Aga and Borys are great hosts.
I always had a lot of fun with Mieszko and Bruno, and the other kids at the school. They are all very sweet, smart, and funny.
I hope to return soon.

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by host (Alternative education, ...) for Workawayer (Brenton)

It was a pleasure to have Brenton with us. He is very respectful and friendly person. Our boys just loved him, they didn't want them to go. He had good contact especially with our older son who is more introvert. We went together for some orienteering trips and hiking in the mountains. Brenton, you are always welcome back!

(Excellent )

27/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brenton)

Brenton, We still remember singing "Big Fish, Little Fish, Cardboard Box" with you and "Bob the Builder." We are waiting for you to come back because we had so much fun! You are always welcome here - our door is open for you! We hope that you are catching some big waves and we want that picture of you in the Santa costume on the beach! :)
We… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Creative native English/ ...)

I stayed for two weeks in September and I had such a great time that this WorkAway was one of the highlights of my trip.
Kuba and Kacper are super awesome boys. I always had a lot of fun spending time with them. They are very sweet, smart, and funny boys.
The whole family was extremely welcoming, and Monika and Paweł were very friendly… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Looking for volunteers to ...)

I stayed for two weeks in June.
Robin and Jonas are great. I enjoyed spending time with them while playing hide and seek, Lego, and Playmobil.
The family was very welcoming, and Emilie and Franck were friendly and helpful hosts.

(Excellent )

05/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brenton)

(Very good )

24/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Help our family with some ...)

I stayed for three weeks in April and had a fantastic time.
The boys are great. Unfortunately I didn't get to spend a lot of time with William due to cricket training and him being a boarder at school. I really enjoyed spending time with Joshua and Edward. They were always a lot of fun. They are very sweet and funny boys.
The whole family was… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Come and help us build our ...)

I had an amazing four week stay in Bruton in March and April.
Spending time with Cosmo was always so much fun. We spent time climbing trees, watching movies and documentaries, doing science experiments, and playing Minecraft. Cosmo is an amazing boy. He is very smart and very funny. I look forward to seeing him grow in the years to come.
Esh is… read more

(Excellent )

17/04/2016

Left by host (Come and help us build our ...) for Workawayer (Brenton)

Brenton bought so much to our family in the 3 weeks that he was here . He is intuitive , kind , helpful , respectful , self sufficient and organised . Every job he did he tackled with perfectionism and interest. He was amazing with both my 9 year old , Cosmo and my toddler , Esh . He patiently explained lots of things to Cosmo (including… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Mom looking for some help ...)

I stayed in Alford for six weeks in January and February.
The boys are easy to look after. We had a lot of fun playing football and Minecraft, wrestling, and watching movies. I will miss them.
Alford is a lovely village and the countryside is very scenic with nice walks, parks, and woods.

(Excellent )

04/01/2016

Left by host (Have fun with our family in a ...) for Workawayer (Brenton)

Brenton was with us for more than 2 months from October to December 2015. He is great. Although he is not a very talkative person, he played a lot with all three kids: basketball, football, science experiments... The kids love him lots. He is a very responsible, kind and calm person, extremely tidy, helping us a lot with the house chores and with… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Brenton) for host for (Have fun with our family in a ...)

I stayed for nine weeks from October 18th to December 19th and I cannot believe how quickly the time went. This was my first Workaway experience and I hope they are all as good as this was. I left only because my Schengen Visa was going to expire.
I had so much fun playing with Max, Linus, and Nico. We spent a lot of time playing football and… read more

(Excellent )

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