Paula

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
At home
My next destination:
Morocco
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Description
I retired after teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) for 41 years to college and middle school students. What is most enjoyable about teaching foreign students is the opportunity to learn something about their culture and customs. Now that I have retired, I would like to help out in any way I can.
This was my fourth time going to Morocco, and my third time as a volunteer teacher.
Interests
Books
Movies & TV
Cooking & food
Self development
Charity work
Writing
Music
Performing arts
Politics / Social justice
Culture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am interested in teaching English.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Some knowledge of:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Charity Work
Able to teach about:
Teaching
More details about your skills
Teaching ESL, TOEFL, English, basic literacy, baking. I have taught at the college level as well as in NYC middle schools, and have also worked with special needs children.
Age
74
What else ...
I am not a smoker or drinker. I am allergic to cats and dogs.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  Penicillin, shellfish, jalapeño peppers, cats, dogs, excessive cigarette smoke
- Special dietary requirements
  No shellfish, No jalapeño or spicy red pepper

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7 Aug 2015

Left by host (Come and help our teachers by ...) for Workawayer (Paula)

No words can describe how modest,kind ,nice ,generous and helpful Paula is.The six weeks she stayed with us flew by like six seconds. I said and will always say "I WISH ALL THE WORLD WERE PAULA".
When it came to work,Paula was always there to help in our classes to motivate our students and our teachers , to share her life and her teaching… read more

(Excellent )

16 Jul 2015

Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host (Come and help our teachers by ...)

I volunteered at this academy in Berrechid for a total of six weeks, and for me this was an incredible, life-changing experience. It began when Harim, the director, and Kawtar, the manager, greeted me at the Casablanca airport with such warmth and grace that my trepidation about coming to a foreign country without knowing a single soul… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2015

Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host (English speakers welcome in ...)

I just spent 2 wonderful weeks here, and it was a wonderful experience. The program was initiated by Sofia, and is set up to improve the English speaking skills of the students through conversation classes. She was extremely helpful and had great ideas for the future of the workaway program. Mr. Mandri, the owner of the school, is caring, kind… read more

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Paula was an excellent addition to our school! Her stay was only two weeks, but she quickly became a loved member of our family. Her interaction with the children was great and the kids really enjoyed having her there. She is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor. I wished she could have stayed longer, and we will miss her very much!

(Excellent )

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