Ellen

United States
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At home

My next destination:
Colombia - from Feb 2027 until Apr 2027
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Description

**Certified Master Gardener/Owner, SUSTAINABLE GARDENING SERVICES, Chicago, IL USA: Promote and teach organic gardening methods to communities that support environmental stewardship
**EFL/ESL TEFL Certified Teacher: English Language Immersion Course for foreign students residing in my home; EFL/Grammar courses abroad
**Computer maintenance to non profit organizations
**Exceptional human relations, problem solving, training, and organizational skills
**Intermediate level Spanish speaker
Interests

Camping

Fitness

Yoga / Wellness

Events & social

Culture

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Plant care

Nature

Outdoor activities

Gardening

Beach
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Art Projects

Some knowledge of:

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

Able to teach about:

Light gardening

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

Growing organic food, teaching English, computer proficiency, organizing projects, any manual hands on work, customer service
What else ...

I love to travel and volunteer on various projects during the winter months (Dec-Apr) as my gardening business is seasonal from May-Nov.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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16 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help around a hostel in La ...)

This was my first time in Costa Rica,and I chose this hostel, located in La Fortuna, because of it's location in the Northern Highlands, backdrop to the Arenal Volcano. My 2 week experience involved cleaning, laundry and guest check in. The hostel is set back in a strip mall towards the end of the small town, which made it a very chill and … read more

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27 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (General help needed, join our ...)

Spent a month here helping John with a rooftop herb garden. The work was interesting and engaging, and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at the hostel. The hostel is centrally located, with the beautiful Caribbean Sea a few miles away. The Weary also has a small pool that I enjoyed on really hot days after working on the roof. John and Abraham, as well … read more

(Excellent )

21 Sep 2014

Left by host for Workawayer ()

What to say about this amazing person always have new ideas and help me always in my cafe ! Very energetic person with always smile ! Great time together !

(Excellent )

11 Apr 2014

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help at a Lovely Coffee bar ...)

Workaway feedback for Antony

I spent 3 weeks working, as well as staying at Antony's homestay. Since the coffee bar is located along the canal near the finishing point of the backwaters, I had the opportunity to meet travelers from all over the world who stopped in for authentic Italian coffees and fresh juices. The work was easy and enjoyable. … read more

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16 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help around a hostel in La ...)

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27 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer for host (General help needed, join our ...)

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21 Sep 2014

Left by host for Workawayer

What to say about this amazing person always have new ideas and help me always in my cafe ! Very energetic person with always smile ! Great time together !

(Excellent)

11 Apr 2014

Left by Workawayer for host (Help at a Lovely Coffee bar ...)

(Excellent)

4 Mar 2013

Left by host for Workawayer

Ellen slipped right into our life so easily! She is house sitting a client's house around the corner from our place and doing a good job of being the den mother! Thank you Ellen! I would recommend her highly!

(Excellent)