Corinne

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Taipei, Taiwan - du Mai 2025 au Jun 2025
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I call Colorado Springs and New York City home, but I've been working, volunteering, and traveling in Europe, the Middle East, South and Central America, and Mexico for nearly three years. I love new adventures, learning from and/or teaching people of all ages and cultures, art and music, nature, animals, history, and current events. I'm fascinated by other languages, different cultures, and hearing stories from other people. I'm happy to be of excellent health. In 2022, I finished my BA at the University of Minnesota: a triple major in Humanities, Communications, and Teaching English as a Second Language; minor in Linguistics. My most recent full-time jobs were as an English teacher and prior to that, an event and performance photographer for ten years. I have a wonderful 26-year old son.

I'm fully vaccinated as recommended by the US CDC. I have excellent references on airbnb and trustedhousesitters. Hope to hear from you soon! :)
Centres d’intérêt
Activités en plein air
Nature
Films et télé
Art et design
Vidéographie
Dev. durable
Politique/justice sociale
Soin des plantes
Photographie
Animaux de compagnie
Musique
Langues
Histoire
Jardinage
Événements/vie sociale
Culture
Bénévolat
Cuisine et alimentation
Livres
Plage
Animaux
Astronomie
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Français: Intermédiaire
Japonais: Débutant
Polonais: Débutant
Portugais: Débutant
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I am a native English speaker born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota (north-central US). I have nearly 3 years of experience teaching English to children and adults. I have fun using language apps like Duolingo and watching foreign films, but nothing surpasses learning from native speakers.
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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Jardinage
Aider dans une ferme
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
J'ai des connaissances :
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Travail associatif
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Langues
Enseignement
Aide informatique / Internet
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
Education: Over the years, I majored in many subjects: English, chemistry, music, philosophy, speech at Columbia University and NYU. In 2022, I finally completed my degree in 2022 by adding a third major to my bachelor's degree: TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language). I love school and graduated with straight As.

Work Experience: My careers have been diverse and varied.

When I was 19 I moved from Minnesota to New York City to work as a fashion show model. It was fun, but not what I was looking for in work. So I went back to college, and worked as a medical and legal assistant. There, I learned a lot about computers and writing.

I've been teaching English, photography, music, bible study, and academic subjects to both children and adults for a long time. I recently taught English full time to children and adults in Poland for two years. I still write and make language videos for my Polish students.

I also went to art school and worked for years doing event and studio photography, and some videography.

I studied harp In New York City. I played professionally and taught harp online and as a children's summer camp counselor

For a long time, I was a volunteer ski patrol. Skiing helped me stay fit. I learned first aid, CPR, and how to drive an ATV.

For many years I assisted doctors providing elder care at a nursing home. My therapy cat also provided companionship to the patients with me.

I've also worked as a receptionist. I have no tattoos or piercings - it's just not my thing. Neither have I had any interest in alcohol or recreational drugs.

Cleaning: I learned to clean from my best friend's mom, who cleaned hotel rooms for Marriott Hotels. One work-exchange host told me, "If all my volunteers cleaned the way you do, I'd be a happy man. You do an amazing job." Owning a house and raising a child added to my experience.

Gardening: I've gardened all my life. Even in New York City, I found a way to garden. I planted a rose garden on the abandoned land beside I-95 and starting an annual community flower garden surrounding the Eleanor Roosevelt statue in Riverside Park in front of my apartment.

When I owned a house, I had to clear space for gardens. I cut down trees, brought in soil, and created huge fruit, vegetable, and flower gardens on my yards in the city. I also had a never-ending composting project! It was all a rewarding experience and to this day, gardening is my favorite way to find exercise.

My father was an entomologist (he studied insects), so as a child I learned to take good care of our garden and keep the plants healthy so they wouldn't give way to insects and disease.

Child Care: I adopted my son, Timothy, from Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia when he was one year old in 1998. Being a mother was the most wonderful thing I've done in my life. Having my son and his friends with me provided some of the best times of my life. I was a single parent at the time, which was not easy.

My son attended a Spanish immersion school. I frequently volunteered to help in the classroom and on field trips.

Pet care: As I grew up in Minnesota, I followed my passion: I rode and took care of horses for more than a decade. I learned to train young horses with respect and won trophies and ribbons in horsemanship and jumping classes.

Dogs, cats, parrots, and even reptiles have been my pets throughout my life. I speak to them in their language and mine. Animals hold a sacred spirituality for me and I love them very much.

I've undergone extensive background checks in order to perform teaching, child care, elder care, pet sitting, and housesitting. I'm a registered as a trusted house and pet sitter on TrustedHousesitters.com. Even an FBI check in order to adopt from Russia!

I'm lucky to have good health and my loving family & friends. I keep in good shape and people are surprised to learn my age, usually guessing 20 - sometimes 30 - years younger! I love the freedom that comes with age! I'm no longer tied down to any particular job, so I can enjoy long travels and learning new things!

The words I live by are simple: Learning new things keeps you young!
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Autres infos...
I do need to be able to have internet access, because the only way I can connect to my friends and relatives is through the internet.

When I travel, I typically stay in hostels. I like them, because I enjoy meeting people from all over the world. My favorite was in San Diego, California where we sat around chatting at breakfast, and watched movies together in the evenings. Every night was movie night. The Pacific Ocean was right outside our front door. It was so cool!
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- Permis de conduire
- Allergies
  No allergies
- Régime alimentaire spécial
  No. I'm non-vegetarian but can respect and accept vegetarian or vegan choices

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9 juin 2025

Laissé par l'hôte (Share culture and learn about ...) pour le workawayer ()

Corinne was great to have around, excellent conversationalist across all topics and showed interest and thoughtfulness regarding the Buddhism and Confucian content we shared. She shared many life experiences which the staff appreciated hearing and were touched by. The other staff here felt her thoughtfulness and politeness exceeded their… read more

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3 janv. 2025

Laissé par l'hôte (Live like a local in a ...) pour le workawayer ()

Was so nice to have conie at home !shes so respctfiul clean and nice she helpme alot ! My cat Cucho going to miss you a lot !!!!

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17 déc. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Live like a local in a ...)

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with Sandra and miss her home already!

I stayed 2 weeks and helped with the gardening, lots of deep cleaning in the kitchens, got a start on the living room, and helped at the market. The market is an all-day event.

At this moment, Sandra really needs help at the market, although I know she has helpers booked for… read more

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16 déc. 2024

Laissé par l'hôte (Educational non-profit ...) pour le workawayer ()

We are very thankful that Corinne spent almost a month with us. She was someone who had lots of energy and did many tasks that were quite varied. She was so open and very responsive to what we asked her to do. She did it with a smile and wonderful attitude. She was also always looking out for things that maybe we did not notice by taking the… read more

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9 déc. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Educational non-profit ...)

I loved my stay here! I feel now that I will always have a home in Mexico, when I want to come back. Soon I hope!

I stayed one month. I can barely begin to describe in this short space all the things we did and the warm, familial welcome I experienced with Todd, Veronica, Chelo, the neighbors, and the kids.

You must be self-motivated. No one… read more will stand over you telling you what to do by the day. Once you get a feel for how the farm and programs are run, whenever you see something that needs to be done, you'll do it.

They have many programs going on, but the main ones they need your help with are the children's after school programs and the disabled youth program. But those two will give you at least half your expected daily work contribution.

The equine therapy program had no participants while I was there, but I spent much time with Agatha, the horse, and developed a bond with her. I especially loved that horse. I cried when my last day came and I had to say, "I have to leave now." As she looked up, chewing hay, then went back to eating more, lol.The picture here doesn't do her justice - she's a beautiful animal. Only three years old.

Food shopping - I did virtually all my own. The local shop opens and closes at odd hours, so I'd recommend not relying on that but getting as much done as you can in Guanajuato. The local bus stop is a 5-minute walk down the road, costs ~$.50 and will take you near the big mall that houses La Comer - a huge store that has everything, including many American brands. Arrange in advance for Lado to take you back (don't worry about the address - it is on an "unnamed road" but Lado knows exactly where it is). He can meet you right in front of La Comer, beside the shopping carts. The road leading is extremely bumpy - one of the worst I've ever seen - so most taxis refuse to drive there, including Uber. Uber from the app will drop you off about. a 15-minute walk away. With all your bags, you don't want that. Call Lado.

Working with the children - Chelo is so so good with them, and thinks of so many creative ideas that they can learn from. But they are always open to new ideas, so think about some ideas you'd like to lead. The more Spanish you can speak the easier it will be to develop a rapport with the children, but it's not impossible if your Spanish is limited, as mine was. They became very adept at speaking into the phone mic on Google Translate and we were able to carry on many conversations that way. They are especially interested in hearing about the US, about your family and talking about theirs and their favorite foods and things.

There is always plenty of cleaning to do - the climate is high desert, so there is a lot of dust. The dryness is hard on the skin and contact lenses, but your clothes will dry in a jiffy! The gardens and animals always can use more care and attention. You'll never run out of things to do.

There are plenty of social opportunities, especially with Todd and Veronica being so hospitable, to improve and use your Spanish. Convinced though I was that I'd never be able to learn Spanish, my Spanish actually did improve!

Unforgettable experience! In my mind's eye, (and many photos and videos!) I will always be able to see it like it was yesterday.

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9 juin 2025

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3 janv. 2025

Laissé par l'hôte (Live like a local in a ...) pour le workawayer ()

Was so nice to have conie at home !shes so respctfiul clean and nice she helpme alot ! My cat Cucho going to miss you a lot !!!!

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17 déc. 2024

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16 déc. 2024

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9 déc. 2024

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21 oct. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Language support and caring ...)

This was one of the best English language schools that I have taught at! The program was well-designed and students made visible progress. They were so diligent and determined to learn - it was a pleasure to speak with them.

You are there as a "speaking practice" partner, not a teacher of grammar, etc., per se, although you give gentle assists… read more

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6 sept. 2024

Laissé par l'hôte (Help our local team welcome ...) pour le workawayer ()

Corinne was a great volunteer, always available and willing to help us and did a great job cleaning the house and taking care of the animals. When I realised that she had some knowledge about composting, I asked her to help us with ours and she helped us with that too. She was very communicative with us and with the visitors, everything went… read more

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27 août 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Help our local team welcome ...)

If you are accepted to do a workaway with Cristiano and Maria, do it! It is like paradise up there! I'm in noisy São Paulo now and miss it so much. It's a bit of a schlepp from São Paulo, but it's well worth the long bus ride. And the bus ride up and down the mountain views are amazing! Don't fall asleep! :)

I spent two weeks at the pousada.… read more Maria and Cristiano immediately make you feel like family so that the work does not feel like a job, but rather like you are doing your part as a family member. (Just don't be the lazy son or daughter. *smile* They are really nice people.)

The peace, the quiet broken only by birds, animals, or the sound of the brook that runs right by your house can't be described. Nor the scent of the forest and the feeling of the gentle breeze during the temperate weather.

The emphasis on cleaning is true. In large part because with the dust in the air, at least during the dry winter season, it gets on everything really fast and you really need to wash the floors and everything well - into the corners, behind the doors, under the beds, surfaces, or a guest with a dust allergy could have a problem.

I absolutely loved their animals! The kitten was a delight. If you meow to her she will meow back, and loves attention. So also do Mona and Lisa, the dogs, and the bigger dog (whose name I can't pronounce or spell). Mona and Lisa get excited when they see they're getting attention but if they jump up, firmly say, "Não!" Also, I was teaching them "Follow me!" and they will do that. They will follow you wherever you go.

The white horse was my favorite. What an experience to look out into your backyard and see a horse!

The only hiking I did was along the roads, which with the steep ups and downs can still give you plenty of exercise. I'm still recovering from broken ankle surgery so I didn't want to venture into the trail terrain, but I heard it's nice. Still, the panorama views from the roads were spectacular. I wish photos could convey the majesty, but they are 2D and it's the 3D aspect that makes it so awesome.

There are not many bugs, but I wore long pants and long-sleeved shirts because as the sun sets in the winter, it quickly gets cold.

While you buy your groceries, think about what you often get a craving for, like potato chips, because you won't be able to just run out to the corner store to buy anything. (This was the only part about the city that I missed - I'm from NY City.) It's a schlepp down the mountain into town so don't count on being able to make a quick trip down. Although while I was there, Cristiano made a trip into town, asked if I needed anything (so bring some cash with you - taxis also don't take credit cards) and I asked for chips and fruit. But you don't know when that might be, so try to plan your grocery list carefully, in advance. I heard they used to provide meals, but with one volunteer wanting this, another that, at this time or that time, etc. now it's just everyone do their own thing with meals.

The water comes from the spring and was awesome. It left my hair so nice and clean. I drank it right out of the tap, which they say is fine.

You will love it there, not want to leave, and feel you have a friend for life in Cristiano and Maria. They also have interesting friends!

All the best,
Corinne

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16 août 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Enjoy gardening surrounded by ...)

First I have to thank Workaway for hosting a platform that made this incredible cultural experience possible. It had so much more depth than any tourist experience I've ever had.

Lucas was a warm, responsive host who speaks very good English, yet is still interested in learning more from us native speakers. Working there did not feel like work.… read more

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30 juin 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Pet care and home help in ...)

I stayed with Colette (known as Coke) for a month. I can only say my Workaway at Coke's was one of the best I've ever had!!! Anywhere!

I must admit, when I read, ""MUST LOVE DOGS AND CATS" I wondered, "Is there something about these guys that makes loving them a challenge? But no, not at all, they are all four - the coolest!

Roman, the German… read more shorthair pointer, is one of the smartest, most fun dogs I've ever met. Coke has a huge backyard that he can run in and with all his energy, he can use it. His retrieving gymnastics will make you laugh out loud.! He is just crazy about retrieving! He runs back at top speed with the ball, you say "Drop" as a command and he will drop the ball at your feet and get ready for the next throw. As soon as you call him, he comes immediately. Truly loved that dog!

Yes, he is energetic, but inside the house he is calm. Not nervous or anything like that, just an all-around great dog.

The 3 cats are kind of overshadowed by the dog when it comes to getting attention - the dog will just burrow his nose under your hand so you find yourself petting him - but they especially love being groomed. If you go into the zen room and call out, "Time for grooming!" Nip and Tuck will come running.

Coke is one of the most thoughtful hosts I've ever met. She thinks of everything you might need - even before I did! Your room is so well equipped and clean for the stay, you would want for nothing.

You'll quickly learn what an interesting and entertaining person Coke is. She's lived a very varied life and is filled with joie de vivre, from what I saw.

The little girl cat, Coco, is not as quick to warm up as Nip and Tuck but once she feels comfortable with you, she will cuddle.

The Minneapolis area does not yet have the greatest public transportation system outside of the metropolitan area yet so it will be most convenient for you if you have a car. But I didn't, so what I did was take an Uber to or from the Maple Grove Transit Station and from there I took the #781 express bus into the city center. If you need to go into the city every day and your sit is for a while, renting a car would be more economical. But if you're only coming and going once, Ubers might be less.

The pets kept me entertained plenty, but if you do go into Minneapolis, it's a beautiful place, tons of things to do - very sophisticated cultural scene - and certainly more representative of life in the US than places like New York. Rogers, for that matter, is more representative, too.

I can only recommend Coke and her animals with the highest praise and accolades. You will love this sit.

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17 avr. 2024

Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte (Join our big family at home ...)

I spent three weeks with Ana and Nik. Their home was a great place to unwind and relax.

As others have mentioned, they treated me like a member of the family right away, yet they were always attentive wo that I might need and asking me if I needed anything else.

Once Ana showed me what needed to be done - cleaning, loading the dishwasher and… read more

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