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At home
Activities i am interested in:
Currently, I am teaching full time. Each term, I have a two-week school holiday (April, July, and October). After Christmas, I have another 5 weeks. I hope for opportunities during these times.
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About Me
Hello! I’m originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, and after 26 years there, I moved to Perth, Western Australia. I’ve also been fortunate to live in Canada, Norway, England, New Zealand, and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Living in so many different places has given me a real appreciation for new cultures, landscapes, and ways of life.
I love travelling, meeting people, and learning practical skills wherever I go. I’m easy-going, dependable, and enjoy being part of a community.
Skills and Experience
I’m comfortable with physical work and enjoy hands-on projects. My experience includes general handyman work, basic carpentry, gardening and nursery work, and community projects.
I’m also an active volunteer with Men of the Trees — an organisation that grows local native plants from seed and cuttings and restores them to community sites. Working outdoors and helping things grow is something I find deeply rewarding.
By profession, I’m a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, so teaching, learning, and sharing knowledge come naturally to me. I’m patient, adaptable, and enjoy contributing wherever I can — whether that’s helping with daily tasks, projects, or mentoring children. I also volunteer tutor a student in need.
Why I've Joined Workaway
I’ve reached a point in life where I’d like to combine travel with meaningful contribution — helping others while discovering new places and people. I’m spending a year exploring Workaway on my own to learn what it’s all about, and I hope to later share the experience with my wife when she’s ready to join me.
In short: I’m positive, practical, and curious, and I really value good company, shared meals, and purposeful work.
Interests
Cycling
Videography
Technology
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Art & design
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Norwegian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I have a keen interest in learning and sharing languages, with beginner-level skills in Spanish and Norwegian. As a registered teacher, I am confident as an English tutor. I enjoy exploring new cultures and am always open to learning about local traditions, customs, and ways of life. I find that language learning is not only a practical skill but also a way to connect more meaningfully with hosts, communities, and fellow travellers. I’m enthusiastic about practicing languages, teaching others when I can, and embracing opportunities to grow through cultural exchange.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
I have extensive experience with practical and hands-on work, including general maintenance, painting, minor repairs, gardening, and landscaping. I enjoy eco and sustainability projects, such as coastal dune rehabilitation, native plant propagation, and waste-wise programs involving recycling and composting. I also have experience contributing to a variety of community and volunteer projects, where I thrive in team environments and enjoy sharing knowledge.
As a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, I bring strong skills in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum planning. I have worked with students on environmental and native planting projects, volunteered as a tutor for children in need, and am comfortable leading educational and creative activities.
Outside of teaching and gardening, I enjoy baking and selling sourdough bread and am skilled in handmade pottery including throwing, hand-building, and glazing. I also have a variety of visual arts skills, including drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects, which I enjoy sharing and teaching in collaborative settings.
Overall, I am adaptable, reliable, and eager to contribute, bringing a mix of practical, educational, and creative skills to any project. I enjoy learning new techniques, working in teams, and contributing meaningfully wherever I go.
Age
49
What else ...
I enjoy a variety of creative and outdoor activities. I play the violin at an intermediate level and the guitar at a basic level, and I love sharing music with others in a relaxed, fun way. I’m also passionate about the visual arts, including drawing, painting, mixed-media projects, and handmade pottery, and I enjoy teaching or collaborating on creative projects whenever I can. Outdoors, I love surfing, hiking, camping, and bushcraft, and I especially enjoy activities that combine being in nature with community involvement, such as group plantings, outdoor workshops, or shared projects with others. For me, hobbies are about connection, learning, and contributing, whether through music, art, or simply being part of a community in the natural world.
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