Lauren

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Description

I am an artist and photographer! I have a naturally curious and optimistic view of the world around me, and engage with people sensitively and with compassion. I love the opportunity to learn and connect with others and to get an insight into other cultures and ways of living.

I am very interested in trading language, gardening, photography, art, and learning about music. I play a little violin and will be taking it with me on my travels. Any opportunity to jam, learn music, and just have a great time singing, playing, dancing, and enjoying life in the moment is very special to me. I love to create art with others and will also have my camera with me, I use a 35mm film camera. Hoping to take lots of pictures and create some beautiful pieces.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I am able to teach english, would be very interested in learning other languages in exchange.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Babysitting and creative play

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

More details about your skills

Nannying: I have three years experience as a nanny, working with children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old. I have experience working with children who have physical disabilities. I have a passion for childcare and a particular skill and sensitivity for working with children. Along with nannying, I also have experience cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, vacuuming/ mopping and doing general day-to-day tasks. I can provide references.

Art Teaching: I have 2 years experience working as an art teacher. I teach children ages 5-7 and 8-12, and recently have written 2 nine-month long after school programs for the these ages.

Gardening: I have grown and tended my own garden from seed for the last two springs from heirloom flower and vegetable seeds. I a very interesting in learning more about gardening and farming.

Massage Therapy: I have a degree in Massage Therapy. My degree is from Sutherland-Chan, a prestigious Canadian massage school. I would be happy to trade a massage or massage lessons.

Violin: I have been taking violin lessons for the past year, and am currently on Suzuki violin book 4 (if you are familiar with the Suzuki method). I am happy to share the violin knowledge that I have (though it is not much, I am not a professional but a very passionate student who has been learning quite quickly).

Age

31

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  Special dietary requirements