Catherine

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

I am cat sitting in Alicante, Spain from the 16th to the 23 October and am available for a workaway after that: Cat/house sitting, English teaching, general help.

Description

QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, CAT SITTER AND LOVER OF THE GREAT OUT DOORS AND GARDENING READY TO ASSIST YOU

CURRENTLY AT HOME

Hello! My name is Catherine. I am Irish but have lived in Brighton, England for many years. I have a B2 level in French and am now learning Spanish.

As a qualified and experienced teacher of English as an additional language, I have helped many learners to improve their competencies in English. I have taught both in England, offering an 'Immersive English Language and Cultural Homestay' in my own home, and in Paris where I worked for the The British Council teaching English on a range of courses ranging from A1 to B2. Prior to this, I worked for many years in state schools in Brighton.

I offer hosts the opportunity to make real progress in their English journey using a range of teaching methods, including formal lessons, and authentic resource materials. I will be guided by you, but my priority is to give hosts the opportunity to speak English whenever possible during everyday interactions and activities: cooking, sharing meal times etc.

For those of you who have language targets that you need to reach, either for work or study, I can help with that too as this is something I do as a self-employed teacher. For example, I have I hosted French students preparing for their English exams set by the 'Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles'; an Italian women needing to improve her English before starting her new job with an NGO, and a German lady who wanted to improve her English to facilitate travelling.

Although I love teaching, I have many other interests, and am seeking the opportunity to work with different people. I would therefore very much welcome work away stays that didn't involve teaching.

I am a friendly, flexible person who works well both with others and independently. I appreciate social contact but am also very happy in my own company. As a nature lover and someone who is interested in nutrition, health and well-being, I would enjoy helping with gardening and light outdoor tasks and cooking.

Finally, I would welcome the opportunity to speak Spanish or French.

As a guest in someone's home, I expect to participate in domestic tasks: keeping the home tidy, cleaning, light gardening etc: I love deadheading flowers! If I can make the daily life of busy people a little less demanding, it would be a pleasure.

As for my interests, I am forever torn between being physically active: hiking, cycling and open water swimming, and reading, language learning, listening to the radio, going to the theatre etc.
I practice both yoga and pilates. Eating gives me enormous pleasure. I avoid ultra processed foods and,where possible, prioritise organic over non-organic foods.

I have a lovely family: siblings, two adult sons and two beautiful grandchildren.


Catherine

Centres d’intérêt

Soin des plantes

Jardinage

Bricolage / artisanat

Activités en plein air

Montagne

Histoire

Cuisine et alimentation

Dev. personnel

Nature

Langues

Randonnée

Bénévolat

Politique/justice sociale

Arts du spectacle

Films et télé

Fitness

Culture

Camping

Yoga / bien-être

Langues

Langues parlées
Français: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

J'ai des connaissances :  

Garde de maison et d'animaux

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Jardinage d'entretien

Aider à la maison

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

As a teacher primary school teacher I have lots of experience in Education, as well as in developing relationships with both adults and children.

As a teacher of English as a foreign language, I have an in-depth knowledge of the English language and can help learners to develop skills in : listening, speaking, reading and writing
.Are you serious about improving your level of English? If so I can help.

Âge

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Autres infos...

Like most people, I enjoy doing many things but there are some things that are important to me: connecting with people, eating decent food (simple dishes are often the nicest), being active outdoors and spending time alone. So, even if I am studying or reading a great book, or just hanging out indoors, I will take the time to cook something fresh to eat and to go for a walk or a ride on my bike. I have chosen a place to live where I can easily access the beach, the countryside and the town centre. And, when the mood takes me, I will invite family and friends to join me at home for a coffee and a slice of homemade cake.

I do yoga, pilates and resistance training weekly.

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  no

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  no but I avoid processed foods