Rachel

Travel information

I am currently

Description

Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm an organized, persistent athlete who likes to cook and read. I'm re-joining workaway to travel a bit for the winter.
My recent experience centers on cooking in remote wilderness settings (up in the mountains in Italy, on an island in Maine, USA). I'm also a gardener, an actor, and a biologist. I love hiking, adore cats, and I give great massages. I'm organized, a good multi-tasker, and I enjoy working with people of all ages. In addition to my own skills (see details below) I am a quick learner and always ready to take on a new task! Please message me if you have any questions!

Interests

Water sports

Hiking

Music

Cooking & food

Writing

Sustainability

Mountain

Dancing

Books

Farming

Outdoor activities

Performing arts

Camping

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate

More 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.

Find a language buddy

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Babysitting and creative play

Eco Projects

Languages

Art Projects

Teaching

Charity Work

---

Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Animal Care

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

---

Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Cooking--I cook everything from elaborate 4 course dinners to fresh pies and cakes. Lately I've been experimenting with cooking various ethnic foods, my favorite new recipe is Chinese dry-fried green beans!

Swim Coach/teacher--I have worked as a swim instructor for 6 years, teaching individuals and groups of all ages to love the water

Teaching/tutoring--I have tutored in Italian and biology, and have worked with children of all ages both in swimming and academics, helping them learn in whatever learning style they favor.

Gardening--I grew up on a commercial organic vegetable farm, and spent a summer working at another vegetable farm in northern Vermont, running the farmstand and harvesting, cleaning, and packing vegetables

Organization--I have always been an organized person, and have managed and ran triathlons, homeschool group theater productions, theater productions, and small graduation events. I've spent the last six years managing a small nonprofit community theater in northern Vermont, handling everything from fundraising and marketing to running the board of directors to box office and backstage work.

Cleaning--I'm a total neat freak and I actually love to clean! Give me an hour and any space you like will be spotless!

Theater--I'm an actor! I love acting and have performed in many local theater productions.


Other Skills:
Crafts--knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, some minor woodworking
Computers--microsoft office, social media, etc
Biology research---bachelors degree in biology from Hamilton College, New York State
customer service
cash register
writing and grant writing
leadership
Training in water safety, including lifeguarding, wilderness first aid, and CPR
Plan to obtain serv safe food safety certification in the next few months

Age

31

Some more information

• 

  Smoker

• 

  Driver's licence

• 

  Allergies
  no

• 

  Special dietary requirements
  no