Mark

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Dogs, woodworking, ceramics, chess.

Description

I have been an ESL / TEFL and Spanish language teacher for most of my adult life which has allowed me to study, travel and live throughout 10 different countries throughout the Americas. This bilingual lifestyle has gifted me many wonderful relationships over the years. Recently, someone told me about Workaway. I got really excited that something like this even existed! You see, for years I've taken care of my mom as she declined from dementia. Now, she is free and rests in peace (QEPD). She, an adventurer herself, would remind and encourage me that the time would come for me to continue on with my passions and curiosities for international connections and pursuits. So here I am, on Workaway, and I'm now available to help out others- in other places! I'm still looking for my first Workaway experience in this new chapter of my life. I'll be retired soon and I'm excited to challenge myself in new ways - expand into new horizons. My goal is to engage and enrich wherever I may land. I'm a hard worker and I have many skills. I hope you enjoy looking at my Profile and please don't hesitate to reach out and ask if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you, and I look forward to meeting you - maybe someday soon! Gracias! Obrigado! Merci beaucoup! Ciao

Centres d’intérêt

Soin des plantes

Jardinage

Art et design

Fitness

Voile / bateau

Danse

Randonnée

Ferme

Événements/vie sociale

Bénévolat

Animaux de compagnie

Dev. personnel

Culture

Arts du spectacle

Livres

Bricolage / artisanat

Musique

Langues

Écriture

Dessin et peinture

Menuiserie

Animaux

Plage

Montagne

Sports d’hiver

Activités en plein air

Yoga / bien-être

Nature

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Portugais: Intermédiaire
Sign language (American): Débutant
Allemand: Débutant
Français: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I started tutoring both Spanish and English in college. Afterwards , I started a bilingual after-school and summer day camp program in Oregon. Then, I entered the worlds of public and private school classrooms, some internationally, and I have been working with ESL /TEFL students of all ages and abilities for over two decades. I play guitar and write songs that reinforce lesson objectives. I believe all students have to feel safe before they can learn - and that is what I am best at. I like to think I make others comfortable and that by being of consistent character for them they are able to trust and learn best. By being comfortable with myself I can be uplifting for all. It's contagious. A profesional level of positivity goes a long way!

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Jardinage

S’occuper des animaux

Travail associatif

Projets artistiques

Aider dans une ferme

Home sitting

Éco-projets

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Bricolage et projets de construction

Accueil / tourisme

Entretien général

Aide informatique / Internet

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Teachers wear many hats and by nature have to be flexible. I adapt to situations and surroundings. Although I have a B.A. in Communications, I believe that throughout different ages and stages of my life I have always aimed to practice active listening and to be also aware of what my personality brings to interpersonal interactions. I aim to meet people where they are at - and hope they can meet me there too. I am curious and yet careful. I am able to language switch when needed and have cultural competencies and abilities to be aware and engaged appropriately. One interesting current pursuit is that am a few credits away from finishing an accreditation/ certification in TRIN interpreting/translation. Someday maybe I too can be a digital nomad of sorts!

Âge

57

Autres infos...

I like to play chess. I started playing during the Pandemic. I've reached the 60th percentile on Chess.com. Maybe that means I am able to lose, draw or win against half of the people on the planet? Its a fun hobby/pursuit and good for the brain. .

I grew up with dogs. I love them. My last dog was "Laila" She was from Cali, Colombia. (QEPD) She was my very best buddy and I miss her every day.

I am a lifelong learner. I want the next few years of my life to reveal something new to me. I am open to discovery and hopefully, maybe, the best is still yet to come...

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  bees, shellfish

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  no