Gabriella

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Description

Hello, I'm Gabriella! I'm 24 years old and am passionate about nature, learning, and adventure.

I graduated from College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine which is a hub for young naturalists, environmentalists, and adventurers. Over my four years there, I studied geology, ecology, natural history, ornithology, paleontology, gardening, homesteading, animal husbandry, sailing, cooking, and more...I absolutely love learning and sharing what I learn with family and friends.

Since graduating, I've sought out workaway experiences as a way to continue to learn and explore the world around me. My past experiences include spending 5 months as a Nanny and dogsitter in Ireland, 2 months in Orleans, France as a house sitter and gardener, and 2 weeks in Angles Sur L'Anglin, France as a farmhand and pony sitter.

In June 2024, I shifted gears and took a full-time position at a creche/daycare in Ireland, which has been one of the most incredibly rewarding experiences ever. When I'm not with the kids at school, I enjoy planning trips around Ireland, watching movies with friends, sipping hot chocolate, and taking aerial silks classes at a local circus center. Fitness and wellbeing are top priorities for me, and I maintain a healthy lifestyle through good food, exercise, and mindfulness.

Healthy eating has been a lifelong passion of mine, stemming from my gymnastics background. I’ve always felt my best when fueling my body with nutritious foods, which drives me to continue exploring nutrition and cooking.

In addition to my love for fitness and health, I enjoy baking, going for walks in nature, visiting museums and aquariums, spending time with pets, painting, crafting, reading, traveling, and dreaming of one day running my own bed & breakfast.

After a fulfilling year in Ireland, I’m eager to begin new workaway adventures in the Spring/Summer of 2025!


*Note about a recent review*
I had a Workaway experience that didn’t go as planned due to an unfortunate host situation. I chose to leave shortly after arriving, as the living conditions were not as described and didn’t feel safe or suitable. I reported the issue to Workaway, and unfortunately, the host left a 1-star review in response.

While this was a rare and disappointing experience, it hasn’t changed my love for cultural exchange and meaningful connection through Workaway. I’m looking forward to meeting more kind, communicative, and respectful hosts in the future.

Interests

Nature

Sailing / Boating

Vegetarian or vegan

Videography

Performing arts

Mountain

Sustainability

Gardening

Pets

Photography

Music

Plant care

Movies & TV

Languages

Farming

Fashion or beauty

Fitness

Hiking

History

Drawing & painting

Dancing

Culture

DIY & crafts

Books

Cooking & food

Beach

Astronomy

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Being an elderly companion

Languages

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

Employment History-

Preschool Gymnastics Instructor: taught basic gymnastics skills and games to children ages 4-6
Residential Advisor for College of the Atlantic: managed a campus dormitory, assigned cleaning tasks, organized events, community building
Kindergarten Tutor (science and nature) : met with kids after school to explore the outdoors
Ice Cream Shop Employee: in charge of opening and closing the store, keeping the storefront clean, greeting guests, serving guests

*I do not have professsional experience as a chef, but I am an avid vegan/vegetarian chef and baker at home. My dad's family owned a restuarant and passed on much of their culinary knowledge to me. I am able to follow recipes or create my own.

Age

24

What else ...

I love watching movies and TV shows! Some of my favorite films are Pirates of the Caribbean, Adam Sandler movies, Saorise Ronan movies, and Frozen. Some of my favorite TV shows are Merlin and Anne with an E.

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Prefers Vegan Diet.