Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
I'm interested in language exchange, eco-projects/sustainability, animal care, hiking/outdoor activities, yoga
My next destination:
Costa Rica - from Jan 2026 until Feb 2026 View all
Description
My name is Tanda ("Tawn-da"), and I am from the United States. I grew up in Southern California, and as an adult, moved several times across the States. My family now lives in Washington state.
I did 2 Workaways in 2019 (Ireland and Italy) and had a great experience. I'm keen to travel and learn about new cultures and ways of life! I am a former zookeeper, and love animals and being outside. I have a fairly active life-style, love working hard, and learning languages (Native English speaker, have studied Spanish, French, some Italian and Japanese in college, and would love to learn more, and become more fluent! I would love to learn your native language!!). I am also a TEFL certified English Teacher, and I teach and tutor students online.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, playing card and board games, hiking and enjoying nature and being outside. I love the Harry Potter books! Hippos are one of my favorite animals. Non-smoker.
Interests
Events & social
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Farming
Music
DIY & crafts
Books
Languages
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Dancing
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerMore 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.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
DIY and building projects
House sitting
Some knowledge of:
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Animal Care
Languages
Teaching
More details about your skills
I worked as a zookeeper in the United States for 10-15 years, which involves working with animals and manual labor in all kinds of weather, in and out of doors. I can use a computer, internet and basic word processing. I have cut my best friend's, and my own hair. I helped refurbish a house, including removing old carpet, and re-painting. Helped build a small house in Italy! Helped my grandfather build a wooden bench (complete with drawers!). Before I studied biology at university, I studied Spanish. I began learning French, Italian and Japanese as well, but am not as proficient. I am able to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles, and have used a tractor, and other small off-road vehicles. I worked at a summer camp for kids (ages 3-10 in my various groups) at the zoo in my hometown, teaching them about animals and the environment. I am also a TEFL certified English teacher specializing in tutoring and teaching English online.
Age
38
What else ...
Ideally looking to stay for about 4 weeks in each country. I am very interested in language exchange, and to learn more about your country's history, way of life, and of course, the food!
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Mango (fruit/plant), melons (fruit), banana (fruit), poison oak and poison ivy plantsSpecial dietary requirements
