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Oh boy! What am I supposed to say about myself? I am an English teacher and I opened up my informal school with roughly 350 students enrolled for the afternoon and evening classes. Students range from the age of 3.5 years to adults.
THis is an informal school where students study with us after their formal schooling in the mornings. Our lessons begin from 2.30 - 9pm, Monday to Friday respectively.
I have a 3 bedroom home, fully furnished with 2 bathrooms. Two rooms are available for any guest who wish to swing by and visit us. There is a bunk bed in one room that will fit in 2 persons and single bed in another with air condition in both rooms. I also have another room available at the school on the third floor and it can accommodate 2 guests. I don't have a hot water system in my home as I don't see the need for it. The weather is pretty hot during the day and cooler at night. I can take in 4 to 5 guests at a time. The guests must be of the same sex to share one room (if you don't mind). I don't accept a male and female guest sharing one room. For guests who are smokers, smoking is not allowed in my home but you can do soon the terrace should you wish to.
My food consists of a lot of vegetables and fruits. I eat fish and chicken but not red meat. I also go to the extent of having local cuisine prepared so you can taste what local food is all about. And I even include TUAK, a locally fermented drink here just for you to taste. Many of my guests didn't quite like it tho'. And please be prepared to cook up one of your cuisine from your country so we can try it - this depends so much on the availability of the ingredients that you would need in my town.
I will make myself available to take you out to Lake Toba and other remote areas and waterfalls around my area over the weekends....
As a last Note: NO DRUGS/NARCOTICS allowed under any circumstance!!!!...
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Ayuda informática
Proyectos con niños
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Guests are not allowed to teach in classrooms so having the time to struck up a conversation with them out of their classroom would be very much welcomed
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Indonesian: Fluido
Alojamiento
Two rooms are available. One room with a bunk bed and another with a single bed. Both rooms have air condition in my private home. I also have one room on the third floor available at the center that I opened up the school.
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Travelling to Lake Toba, to the remote villages, to the waterfalls around our area and even to islands which stretches towards the Malaica straits if time permits and of course a bit of partying here and there - you know what I mean!!!!
A weekend rafting trip on Asahan River where international white water rafting competition is held once in two years or so
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
I do have wifi available at home home and in school. The connection is very good from both place. Should anyone visiting me need the time work online, I have no qualms about it whatsoever
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Número de referencia de anfitrión: 644979656698
Comentarios (28)
4 ago 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Seren) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Theresa and her family in Kisaran for 1 week.
Overall it was a good experience.
I arrived on a Friday and that weekend we went to Lake Toba.
From Kisaran it takes 3.5-4 hours to drive to Parapat, then the ferry to Samosir is 1 hour. We were able to drive around Samosir and see some incredible views, and also swim in the lake at the… read more
Overall it was a good experience.
I arrived on a Friday and that weekend we went to Lake Toba.
From Kisaran it takes 3.5-4 hours to drive to Parapat, then the ferry to Samosir is 1 hour. We were able to drive around Samosir and see some incredible views, and also swim in the lake at the… read more
8 mar 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patrick)
Well Patrick,
Thank you so much for your time spent here with us in Kisaran. Patrick is a very young and vibrant man who pretty much blends in everything we have in store for him in Kisaran...the foods, the people he met, the weekend trips out to Lake Toba and to the farm. The students adored him and they missed you much.
You fit so well… read more
Thank you so much for your time spent here with us in Kisaran. Patrick is a very young and vibrant man who pretty much blends in everything we have in store for him in Kisaran...the foods, the people he met, the weekend trips out to Lake Toba and to the farm. The students adored him and they missed you much.
You fit so well… read more
(Excelente
)
6 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Patrick) para el anfitrión
My Kisaran Mum!
I could write thousands of words here trying to give you an impression how amazing my stay with Theresa and her family was for me, but I try to get the core message in one sentence for quick reader:
THE TIME WITH THERESA WAS LIKE A FAMILY HOLIDAY FOR ME!
More detailed review, if you got a little bit more time to read… read more
I could write thousands of words here trying to give you an impression how amazing my stay with Theresa and her family was for me, but I try to get the core message in one sentence for quick reader:
THE TIME WITH THERESA WAS LIKE A FAMILY HOLIDAY FOR ME!
More detailed review, if you got a little bit more time to read… read more
23 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Georgia)
Georgia and Chloe are two wonderful Australians. They are beautiful in and out. They adjusted well to the change of food and climate here. They are not picky and good fun to be around. The students especially enjoyed talking to them. I am sure our paths will cross oneday and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the rest around SE Asia. I… read more
(Excelente
)
22 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Georgia) para el anfitrión
Me and my friend stayed with Thereasa for 10 days and had such a good time!! She is sooo welcoming into her home a truly beautiful and generous person and has a lot of lovely friends and family who we showed us around and took us rafting :) The school is fun and the kids are so cute!! The classes are all in the afternoon so we just chilled until… read more
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4 ago 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Seren) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Theresa and her family in Kisaran for 1 week.
Overall it was a good experience.
I arrived on a Friday and that weekend we went to Lake Toba.
From Kisaran it takes 3.5-4 hours to drive to Parapat, then the ferry to Samosir is 1 hour. We were able to drive around Samosir and see some incredible views, and also swim in the lake at the… read more
Overall it was a good experience.
I arrived on a Friday and that weekend we went to Lake Toba.
From Kisaran it takes 3.5-4 hours to drive to Parapat, then the ferry to Samosir is 1 hour. We were able to drive around Samosir and see some incredible views, and also swim in the lake at the… read more
8 mar 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Patrick)
Well Patrick,
Thank you so much for your time spent here with us in Kisaran. Patrick is a very young and vibrant man who pretty much blends in everything we have in store for him in Kisaran...the foods, the people he met, the weekend trips out to Lake Toba and to the farm. The students adored him and they missed you much.
You fit so well… read more
Thank you so much for your time spent here with us in Kisaran. Patrick is a very young and vibrant man who pretty much blends in everything we have in store for him in Kisaran...the foods, the people he met, the weekend trips out to Lake Toba and to the farm. The students adored him and they missed you much.
You fit so well… read more
(Excelente)
6 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Patrick) para el anfitrión
My Kisaran Mum!
I could write thousands of words here trying to give you an impression how amazing my stay with Theresa and her family was for me, but I try to get the core message in one sentence for quick reader:
THE TIME WITH THERESA WAS LIKE A FAMILY HOLIDAY FOR ME!
More detailed review, if you got a little bit more time to read… read more
I could write thousands of words here trying to give you an impression how amazing my stay with Theresa and her family was for me, but I try to get the core message in one sentence for quick reader:
THE TIME WITH THERESA WAS LIKE A FAMILY HOLIDAY FOR ME!
More detailed review, if you got a little bit more time to read… read more
23 sept 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Georgia)
Georgia and Chloe are two wonderful Australians. They are beautiful in and out. They adjusted well to the change of food and climate here. They are not picky and good fun to be around. The students especially enjoyed talking to them. I am sure our paths will cross oneday and I hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the rest around SE Asia. I… read more
(Excelente)
22 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Georgia) para el anfitrión
Me and my friend stayed with Thereasa for 10 days and had such a good time!! She is sooo welcoming into her home a truly beautiful and generous person and has a lot of lovely friends and family who we showed us around and took us rafting :) The school is fun and the kids are so cute!! The classes are all in the afternoon so we just chilled until… read more
18 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Atti) para el anfitrión
I spend 2.5 weeks at Theresa's place in July. I had a wonderfull time! Theresa is a wonderfull woman and did all the best to make us feel at home. The English lessons are in the afternoons so that leaves you with some free time in the morning to go exploring Kisaran with Theresa or to relax at the house. The lesson itself are good fun and the… read more
8 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Kim) para el anfitrión
My first Workaway-experience and it couldn't be better! Theresa goes out of her way to make sure you make the most out of your stay in Kisaran and enjoy the Sumatran life. She makes you feel at home in her house and introduces you to all her lovely friends, who then become your friends. She is such a positive, inspiring women with loads of energy… read more
7 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura & Timo) para el anfitrión
What an amazing two weeks in Kisaran! Be prepared to be part of the Indonesian family. Theresa will be a friend for life and you won't forget your experience here. The school was hard work sometimes with so many students but always a pleasure. All the students loved meeting the forigen girl and where always full of questions. The town and all the… read more
3 sept 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Leona) para el anfitrión
This is a very nice place to volunteer. Theresa has her own English institute where you can accompany her to teach English or just talk to the locals. Many times the teachers actually expect the volunteers to take over the classes...So be prepared to scream in crowded classrooms :-) Theresa lives in a very nice house and has an excellent maid who… read more
2 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Viktorija) para el anfitrión
I stayed almost 1 month in Kisaran. Maybe there is nothing so see in this town for tourists, but the people I met there made my stay unforgettable. Expected it to be a quiet stay, but instead visited loads of places around, met nice people and also enthusiastic kids at school. It was my pleasure to stay at this place and meet Kisaran family - you… read more
26 jul 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Ellie) para el anfitrión
Ellie and I only got to spend a few days with Theresa in Kisaran but from the moment we met her she made us feel so welcomed and comfortable. As this is our first big trip away it was nice to have this happen. She was so accommodating and helpful with our plans even after leaving her and we enjoyed the company of her family so much we met back up… read more
9 jun 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Andres & Suzanne) para el anfitrión
Theresa is an amazing person, one of those you will always remember. We had a great experience with her and teaching at her school. We found her place to be very comfortable, the work rewarding and the workload very reasonable and flexible, so don't worry about that. In our opinion, if you do this workaway you will be rewarded in 3 ways: 1)… read more
17 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Thea) para el anfitrión
Thank you for your hospitality, when you were hosting me for 3 weeks, a couple of months ago.
Literally everything was provided for me, and we had so many nice dinners in local cafes etc. The morning teas were so cozy and we had some very funny nights out in karaoke bars.
Theresa knows everybody haha and she let me meet quite a few of her… read more
Literally everything was provided for me, and we had so many nice dinners in local cafes etc. The morning teas were so cozy and we had some very funny nights out in karaoke bars.
Theresa knows everybody haha and she let me meet quite a few of her… read more
3 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Irina) para el anfitrión
Dear Theresa! Thank U so much for these 3 weeks in Indonesia!
I had a wonderful time and after 4 month traveling around SEA finally found out what is REAL asia only because of U.
Kisatan is not touristic place, so we were the only foringners in the whole city. We attended traditional weddings and funeral, went every second day to the lockal… read more
I had a wonderful time and after 4 month traveling around SEA finally found out what is REAL asia only because of U.
Kisatan is not touristic place, so we were the only foringners in the whole city. We attended traditional weddings and funeral, went every second day to the lockal… read more
1 may 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Paula ) para el anfitrión
I spent about three weeks with Theresa and had such an awesome experience. Before we had even met I already felt very welcome.
Theresa is a very joyful, energetic and warm person who's always up for a good laugh. As she's a quite a busy women you'll probably spend time on your own or with the other work awayers.
During my time in kisaran I'd… read more
Theresa is a very joyful, energetic and warm person who's always up for a good laugh. As she's a quite a busy women you'll probably spend time on your own or with the other work awayers.
During my time in kisaran I'd… read more
5 nov 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kerstin)
Kerstin dear, thank you for visiting us in Kisaran. You are also a joy to be around, the help you gave to the school...the students loved it and adored u for that. I am glad u get to see and experience what it is like or really like here in our town and I do miss you already. For future hosts, Kerstin is such a lovely person and with no English… read more
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4 nov 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Kerstin) para el anfitrión
If you want to see non-touristic Indonesia (except for some of the weekend trips that u also don't wanna miss), meet a lot of local people and do something good by motivating students to learn English because they are really interested in speaking to you...THIS is the right place!
Theresa, you are such a generous, happy and interesting person to… read more
Theresa, you are such a generous, happy and interesting person to… read more
15 oct 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yvonne Carole)
Yvonne is such a nice and friendly lady. She is a professional English teacher and she was able to handle a lot of classes, and teaching the different levels the whole two weeks she spent with me here. I personally was so glad to have here with me cos I learned a lot of ideas and games to go with my teaching plans from here....thank you… read more
(Excelente)
24 sept 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Yvonne Carole) para el anfitrión
Words are not enough to describe theresia,wonderful,caring,fun,generous,loving.....it was my first workaday experience and I was so lucky to choose this one.I recommend this project to everybody if you want to experience real life in a normal Indonesian town.I had the time of my life,theresia takes you everywhere to meet her friends,on trips.we… read more
13 sept 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Lisa) para el anfitrión
It is now about 3,5 weeks that i left here. It was my first host and i must say it was the best choice i ever did !! Theresa is such a nice lady. She made me feel welcome and part of a big family (including all her friends) from the beginning.
She took me out for dinners, morning tea's introduced me to all her friends and they all wanted to do… read more
She took me out for dinners, morning tea's introduced me to all her friends and they all wanted to do… read more
8 jun 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emeli Elisabeth )
Emelia and Ticht are both very lovely young girls who got along pretty much with the local people. They loved all the local cuisine offered or prepared for them. THe students really adored and enjoyed their time with both of them especially the conversations that they had in class with the students. And thank you for teaching my daughter how… read more
(Excelente)
24 may 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Emeli Elisabeth ) para el anfitrión
We can't say thank you enough for hosting us Theresa! We stayed at Theresa's house for almost 2 weeks, and she took us in as if we were close family - which we felt like from the first moment! We would teach for two to four hours at her English school everyday. Here we met amazing children, who are big dreamers with big hearts - they were all very… read more
3 may 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicholas)
It was great having Nicholas with us for 3 weeks. He was very helpful in teaching the students and doing some work on my vege patch. Not a picky person, gets along with everyone and likes meeting people. He loved trying out whatever local foods we prepared for him. The students adored him. they even found him quite amazing as he is the tallest… read more
(Excelente)
2 may 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicholas) para el anfitrión
1 month has past since last being with the Kisaran crew and I feel that if other engagements had not taken me away I would still be there. My time spent in indonesia would not be same if I didn't stay with Theresa and her family and her friends and her community (you get to meet everybody). Since this site is about working let's start with that:… read more
7 mar 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (malinak)
Michal Malina is one a very active person and I am so glad he made his way to Kisaran and visited us. He fixed up our tables and chairs at the school as well as the ones at my home, which I am very grateful for. He got along with pretty much everyone that he met. He is not selective and picky in terms of food. He also got along well with the… read more
(Excelente)
6 mar 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (malinak) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks in here at the Theresa's house and school. I contacted Theresa yet upon my arrival to Indonesia however the communication with her was very quick and effective so we
agreed within a day or two. I was caught by surprise by her overwhelming hospitality. She is absolutely openminded person and I became a member of her family… read more
agreed within a day or two. I was caught by surprise by her overwhelming hospitality. She is absolutely openminded person and I became a member of her family… read more
18 dic 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Tomas) para el anfitrión
Really nice experience. Prepare to enjoy Theresa's company and food! Amazing food.
People are really friendly in this town and the kids are very interested in meeting foreigners and learning.
Don't forget to go out with Theresa and the rest for a karaoke night and don't miss the amazing nature around :)
People are really friendly in this town and the kids are very interested in meeting foreigners and learning.
Don't forget to go out with Theresa and the rest for a karaoke night and don't miss the amazing nature around :)
31 oct 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Becky) para el anfitrión
My time in here was one of the most memorable experiences of my travelling. Staying with Theresa was the perfect opportunity to really experience Indonesian life and take in the culture. Theresa is incredibly friendly and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome and at home, and her friends are equally as lovely. If you can, ask to go to the… read more
20 oct 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Kurt & Amber) para el anfitrión
So much fun! First host I stayed with when I arrived in Indonesia. Would recommend everyone stay with Theresa. Felt so welcomed and learned so much. Plus the food! Oh man, be prepared to eat. Staying at Theresa's is how a traveler should visit Indonesia; away from tourist spots and immersed in everyday life. Plus, hanging out with the kids was so… read more
23 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Chloe)
Thank you very much for stopping by Kisaran Chloe. The students all loved you dearly and they dearly missed you. And I miss you too!!.. Chloe is a teacher by profession and is well loved by the students because she taught them many games to which most of them still remembered until now. Cloe is not selective when it comes to food, accomodation… read more
(Excelente)
18 sept 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Chloe) para el anfitrión
Theresa was incredibly warm, welcoming and generous during my stay and I had a great time with her and her family! She is energetic and vibrant and has an incredible, infectious laugh. Staying with Theresa gave me a great insight into real life in an Indonesian town, an experience I otherwise would not have had. Kisaran is in a good location for a… read more
23 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (kskovron)
Catherine is such a lively person to be around. She is full of fun and pretty much a very easy going person who adjusted to our way of life and Indonesian way of life easily. She is not fussy and enjoys pretty much Indonesian cuisine at home and/or restaurants. Her time with the students was of great help and all the students enjoyed her… read more
(Excelente)
14 jun 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (kskovron) para el anfitrión
Starting my travels in Indonesia in Kisaran with Theresa and her family was the best decision I could have made. She takes wonderful care of her guests, and treats you like one of the family immediately, not a stranger coming to stay in her house. She has the warmest friends who are all eager to show you all that Indonesia has to offer. I was able… read more
9 may 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha is a great person to be around. The students really enjoyed her teaching and games she prepared for them. And I would personally thank her for the many vegetarian recipes she shared with us plus the exercises, belly dance and yoga that she took part in with us as well....she is such a lovely and vibrant person. I would take her back as… read more
(Excelente)
20 abr 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Samantha) para el anfitrión
I had a great time with Theresa and solind in their home. They made me feel very welcome and we did heaps of sightseeing which was absolutely amazing particularly around lake toba! I enjoyed helping them out with the teaching at their classes and also showing them how to make delicious raw food! Keep up the hard work with your exercise classes… read more
10 mar 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Loïc)
Loic is a very nice and sweet person who gets along with pretty much everybody he meets. He helped us out in our lessons, talked to the students and took part in our English Kids Club that we hosted when he was here. He is not selective and he cried, had tears in his eyes cos he mistook chillie as beans.....He is a lovely person and again I… read more
(Excelente)
26 ago 2013
Dejado por el workawayer (Loïc) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks in Kisaran and it was just great. We had a lot of fun in the school, the kids were great and it was a pleasure to teach them some english. Theresa and the kids are amazing always up to something and you could see that they enjoyed showing us around town. The food in the house is just delicious even if the green chillies made me… read more
9 mar 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matti)
Matti is a great and wonderful person to know. He helped a lot in the lessons and especially with the English Kids Club that we hosted while he was here. He is easy to get along with, not selective with food and is a very open minded and friendly person.
I wouldn't hesitate to take him back as my guest again should he wish to pay us another… read more
I wouldn't hesitate to take him back as my guest again should he wish to pay us another… read more
(Excelente)
9 sept 2013
Dejado por el workawayer (Matti) para el anfitrión
Staying with Theresa and her family gave me a great introduction to life in Indonesia. They will show you only the best places and give you insights you will never get anywhere else. I immediately felt like a part of the family. Thank you so much :))
27 ago 2013
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edmund)
Edd is a fine yiung man who is willing to have a go at pretty much anything that is offered to him. My students were very privilleged to have him over for a week and converse with him in English. And I am especially grateful tha he is able to make over to my tiny town.
I highly recommend him to any workaway hosts.....
I highly recommend him to any workaway hosts.....
(Excelente)
26 ago 2013
Dejado por el workawayer (Edmund) para el anfitrión
Theresa is really one of kind, larger than life personalities you will be very lucky to meet. She is a lot of fun to be around, always positive and very interesting also. I was only planning to stay a couple of days and ended up staying a week!
she was a fantastic host always made me feel comfortable in her home and gave me some experiences I… read more
she was a fantastic host always made me feel comfortable in her home and gave me some experiences I… read more
