Myriam

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Description

**AVAILABLE after July 14th. I am French and speak English, German and intermediate Swedish. Cleaning, cooking, ironing, general housework, looking after children and animals ( including horses, I used to be a keen rider/worked at stables) and teaching. I am travelling solo. Recently in Sweden I have acquired new skills: lawn mowing, weeding, barn decluttering, pet-sitting, sawing, seeding, caring for a kitchen garden and flower beds, watering plants and feeding farm animals. I also have from my previous career MS Office and general computer skills as well as writing skills.

Interests

Outdoor activities

Culture

Farming

Charity work

Fashion or beauty

Pets

Movies & TV

Videography

DIY & crafts

Architecture

Animals

Writing

Blogging

Languages

Photography

Performing arts

Mountain

Beach

Fitness

Nature

Water sports

Sailing / Boating

Languages

Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Swedish: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

More details about my language interests
French and English I can teach from beginner level to the highest level. I've written screenplays in English, registered with the Writers' Guild of America. Native French. English C2. I can teach German up to B1 /B2 level. Motivated in improving my Swedish: spoken and written. I have managed to read without aid ''Bara lite Till'' by Simona Ahrnstedt; I could understand 60% of the words.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Being an elderly companion

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Some knowledge of:  

Art Projects

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Teaching

More details about your skills

-traditional housekeeping (done it for myself and others): vacuum cleaning, general cleaning, dusting, I love ironing.
-lawn mowing, weeding, decluttering, pet-sitting, sawing, planting seeds for a kitchen garden, recycling, helping on a building site (for houses).
- I 've got basic cooking skills: though I am French, I'm not a 'cordon bleu' but I could try: i'm quite adventurous regarding food.
-acquired skills in 'the office' and for my own needs: MS Office, Mac, Chromebook, social media, videos.
-looking after kids: playing with them, supervision of homework, bedtime stories (I have written some), cuddles, meals, changing nappies, etc...
-regarding animals: i've had opportunities to take care of cats and dogs and horses; I worked as a volunteer at a riding school: grooming, walking, exercising.
-teaching: i can teach French and English; German. Have school/online/in-person experience.
-writing, photography, anything linked with imagination: I've pursued those hobbies while working full-time. I am sure I can use those skills again.

Age

57

What else ...

-manual work: gardening > I know how to use a lawnmower (''Klippo'') > grass cutting. Weeding.
-physical exercise: I can swim, used to do skiing competitions as a child in the French Alps. Walking. Horse-riding.
-sailing and boats
-interest for martial arts and Chinese (Mandarin) language

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  Special dietary requirements
  No special requirements, I can adapt.