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I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Brazil - from Jan 2024 until Dec 2024 View allDescription
Hi I'm Karen! About me:
I founded and manage a nonprofit organization based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
I like to meet new people from all over the world
I have a Master level certification to teach English as a foreign language. I have created and taught English conversation programs as part of my NPO.
I am a lawyer, real estate investor, former home schooling mom, and licensed fitness instructor
I am an excellent cook! I can cook for big group and manage a kitchen. Big pots of healthy meals are what I prefer to do.
I can create and manage fun events in your city.
Here are profiles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cherven-a1a6391a8/
My NPO:
detroitinternationalhouse.orgInterests
Van lifeEvents & socialCooking & foodCharity workSelf developmentLanguagesFitnessCampingYoga / WellnessCultureLanguages
Languages spoken
English: FluentMore 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.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Helping with Computers/ InternetTeachingAble to teach about:
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playBeing an elderly companionGeneral MaintenanceCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelping around the houseHospitality/TourismLanguagesMore details about your skills
I have many skills:
-Native English speaker with TESOL and TEFL master level certificate.
-Teaching Adults and children. I homeschooled my children and have taught at the college level also. Proficient at teaching using a curriculum or devising my own curriculum.
-Research and writing. I have Bachelors and Law degrees and worked as a research attorney for many years.
I can run and manage a household and houses and people. I have 5 rental properties I personally manage and founded and created an NPO I personally manage.
I have managed volunteers for other organizations. I started and managed a volunteer program in New York City for a coliving company (please see my LinkedIn profile for further details.
-I think of many new ideas and am good at executing most of them.
I can cook well and am an excellent cleaner.
I can supervise children, I raised and homeschooled my 3 children., who are now grown.
I am an outgoing and friendly person and like to learn about other cultures.
I like to work out everyday and am certified to teach group exercise classes. I regularly taught for a national fitness organization for many years. I can teach any fitness format. I consider myself fit and strong and like to live a healthy lifestyle.Age
58
What else ...
I manage Detroit International House an international NPO involving English language learning and housing. I also hosted on workaway many years.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
noSpecial dietary requirements
None.
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We met Karen as a last minute workawayer and couldn't have been more impressed by her flexibility and and her willingness to do all kind of tasks. Together with her we cleaned up our sidewalk around the… read more