Tanya

Ireland
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hi, I'm Tanya. 29 years old, from the West of Ireland. Thursday's child if that means anything. I'm hard-working, adaptable, and pretty independent. My background is in healthcare; I graduated from UCD with a BSc in Health Sciences in 2018, though it's taking me some time to figure out how I actually want to use my qualification.

I am a recently qualified EFL teacher, currently teaching English online. Does that make me a digital nomad ? I'm passionate about cultural exchange, meeting new people and learning languages. My work doesn't feel like work as a result, for which I'm extremely grateful. I am always looking to share my skills and challenge myself, and teaching while travelling affords me the opportunity to do so.

I love nature and being outdoors, animals, analog photography, yoga, reading, swimming. I also really value my downtime, and sometimes if I don't have anything to do I just won't do anything ! I am so lucky to live in the so-called "Lake District" in County Mayo (though I have never met anyone who calls it that), and love the peace and quiet of my rural life.

Though I'm not a city-slicker by any means, I can be quite reliant on my creature comforts. I would love to step away from these comforts and live more simply alongside nature, I want to continue to explore and try new things.

Over the past few years I have learned so much about permaculture, homesteading, and living in community. It has been such a deeply rewarding, transformative experience. I'm not ready to give it up any time soon ! As I continue to travel and challenge myself, I want to learn new languages, and continue to share and participate in cultural exchange every step of the way. I am learning new things with every day that passes. In a few more months I might just start calling myself a climate activist, as I am very interested in learning more about how people can work together to heal the planet.

I want to share my skills and passion with others, and am ready to learn and work hard ! Workaway is opening up a door to the world, and I hope this opportunity will help me become a more confident, well-rounded person. I look forward to every adventure :).

I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ! 2 doses of Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech) vaccine received. Booster received January 12 2022.
Interests

Cycling

Hiking

Plant care

Yoga / Wellness

Sustainability

Politics / Social justice

Pets

Music

LGBTQ

Gardening

Farming

Art & design

Animals

Self development

Photography

Outdoor activities

Nature

Languages

Culture

Charity work
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Recently qualified EFL teacher, I can help you improve your English language proficiency

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Light gardening

Charity Work

Creative DIY projects

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Some knowledge of:

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Being an elderly companion

Able to teach about:

Languages
More details about your skills

general gardening and maintenance, elderly care and companionship, animal care
Age

31
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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3 Jun 2024

Left by host (Immerse yourself in the ...) for Workawayer ()

She was very kind and attentive to everything.
She was always smiling and had the skills to understand my poor English, so I really enjoyed communicating with her!
My daughter especially loved her. She taught my daughter English and planted flowers together, and my daughter had a wonderful time.
I felt like she was a real family member, and I … read more

(Excellent )

2 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Immerse yourself in the ...)

Hands down the best workaway experience I've ever had ! Nao-chan and her family made me feel at home from day one. It is such a beautiful, peaceful place, I had so many wonderful experiences there (highlights include Sport's Day at Tae-chan &Tami-chan's school, fireflies and getting my name translated into kanji ? amazing). I was also very … read more

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18 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Tanya stayed with us for 3 weeks and in that time she was such a help. She worked in the garden, in the greenhouse, took care of the hens and was especially connected to the cats. Mina cat misses her for sure! She is a very caring and kind person and got along very well with the other Workaways. Nothing was too much trouble and we can … read more

(Excellent )

1 Jun 2023

Left by Workawayer () for host (Rural animal sanctuary ...)

Six weeks in Pigadoulia taught me so much ! About myself, my capabilities, my values and strengths. This is in no small part thanks to Marie-Anne, every morning we drank tea together and talked about so many things. As she is a consciousness trainer and knowledgeable person, a stay with Marie-Anne is very valuable to anyone trying to heal. She is … read more

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28 May 2023

Left by host (Rural animal sanctuary ...) for Workawayer ()

First of all I'ld like to say: I wished you could have stayed longer - these 6 weeks were just too short. We all are really going to miss you. And for anybody who thinks of taking Tanya in as workawayer I can say she really is:
- friendly, reliable, trustworthy and responsible
- hardworking and never giving up
- showed great care, empathy and love … read more

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3 Jun 2024

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2 Jun 2024

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18 Dec 2023

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1 Jun 2023

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28 May 2023

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5 Nov 2022

Left by host (Join us in our permaculture ...) for Workawayer

Tanya stayed with us for almost the whole season and really put the gardens in order. She has a real knack for gardening and harvesting and kept our huge raspberry harvest picked again and again! We really enjoyed the stories of her home town in Ireland and all her travel experiences. She surprised us with a beautifully woven lap blanket which … read more

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14 Sep 2022

Left by Workawayer for host (Join us in our permaculture ...)

My home away from home for the past six months, Mary Ann and Jack are such lovely, welcoming people and made sure my first workaway experience went as smoothly as possible. Everything about their property is amazing, the gardens, the greenhouses, the beautiful suite. I really enjoyed working alongside Mary Ann in the garden, preparing beds for … read more

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