Information du profil
Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
à la maison
Les activités qui m'intéressent :
Currently, I am teaching full time. Each term, I have a two-week school holiday (April, July, and October). After Christmas, I have another 5 weeks. I hope for opportunities during these times.
Description
About Me
Hello! I’m originally from Fairbanks, Alaska, and after 26 years there, I moved to Perth, Western Australia. I’ve also been fortunate to live in Canada, Norway, England, New Zealand, and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Living in so many different places has given me a real appreciation for new cultures, landscapes, and ways of life.
I love travelling, meeting people, and learning practical skills wherever I go. I’m easy-going, dependable, and enjoy being part of a community.
Skills and Experience
I’m comfortable with physical work and enjoy hands-on projects. My experience includes general handyman work, basic carpentry, gardening and nursery work, and community projects.
I’m also an active volunteer with Men of the Trees — an organisation that grows local native plants from seed and cuttings and restores them to community sites. Working outdoors and helping things grow is something I find deeply rewarding.
By profession, I’m a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, so teaching, learning, and sharing knowledge come naturally to me. I’m patient, adaptable, and enjoy contributing wherever I can — whether that’s helping with daily tasks, projects, or mentoring children. I also volunteer tutor a student in need.
Why I've Joined Workaway
I’ve reached a point in life where I’d like to combine travel with meaningful contribution — helping others while discovering new places and people. I’m spending a year exploring Workaway on my own to learn what it’s all about, and I hope to later share the experience with my wife when she’s ready to join me.
In short: I’m positive, practical, and curious, and I really value good company, shared meals, and purposeful work.
Centres d’intérêt
Cyclisme
Vidéographie
Technologie
Dev. durable
Animaux de compagnie
Culture
Bénévolat
Soin des plantes
Musique
Histoire
Bricolage / artisanat
Livres
Art et design
Photographie
Langues
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Dessin et peinture
Animaux
Yoga / bien-être
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Sports d’hiver
Voile / bateau
Plage
Sports nautiques
Activités en plein air
Randonnée
Sports d'aventure
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Norwegian: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I have a keen interest in learning and sharing languages, with beginner-level skills in Spanish and Norwegian. As a registered teacher, I am confident as an English tutor. I enjoy exploring new cultures and am always open to learning about local traditions, customs, and ways of life. I find that language learning is not only a practical skill but also a way to connect more meaningfully with hosts, communities, and fellow travellers. I’m enthusiastic about practicing languages, teaching others when I can, and embracing opportunities to grow through cultural exchange.
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Aider dans une ferme
J'ai des connaissances :
Bricolage et projets de construction
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Langues
Je peux apprendre aux autres :
Jardinage
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Entretien général
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
Projets artistiques
Aide informatique / Internet
Enseignement
Garde de maison et d'animaux
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
I have extensive experience with practical and hands-on work, including general maintenance, painting, minor repairs, gardening, and landscaping. I enjoy eco and sustainability projects, such as coastal dune rehabilitation, native plant propagation, and waste-wise programs involving recycling and composting. I also have experience contributing to a variety of community and volunteer projects, where I thrive in team environments and enjoy sharing knowledge.
As a primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, I bring strong skills in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum planning. I have worked with students on environmental and native planting projects, volunteered as a tutor for children in need, and am comfortable leading educational and creative activities.
Outside of teaching and gardening, I enjoy baking and selling sourdough bread and am skilled in handmade pottery including throwing, hand-building, and glazing. I also have a variety of visual arts skills, including drawing, painting, and mixed-media projects, which I enjoy sharing and teaching in collaborative settings.
Overall, I am adaptable, reliable, and eager to contribute, bringing a mix of practical, educational, and creative skills to any project. I enjoy learning new techniques, working in teams, and contributing meaningfully wherever I go.
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Autres infos...
I enjoy a variety of creative and outdoor activities. I play the violin at an intermediate level and the guitar at a basic level, and I love sharing music with others in a relaxed, fun way. I’m also passionate about the visual arts, including drawing, painting, mixed-media projects, and handmade pottery, and I enjoy teaching or collaborating on creative projects whenever I can. Outdoors, I love surfing, hiking, camping, and bushcraft, and I especially enjoy activities that combine being in nature with community involvement, such as group plantings, outdoor workshops, or shared projects with others. For me, hobbies are about connection, learning, and contributing, whether through music, art, or simply being part of a community in the natural world.
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
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