Jessica

& Mitchell

Information de voyage

Actuellement, nous sommes

Description

Hi! Our names our Jessie Sawyer and Mitchell Hashimoto. We are a 26 year old couple that live in Hawaiʻi with our dog, Lilah. Please see our descriptions below!

Jessie’s Description:
I grew up on the east coast of the United States, in Virginia in a small family of four. I attended undergrad in Virginia as well where I played college lacrosse and pursued my teaching degree. Four years ago I moved away from home and I now live on Oʻahu, in Hawaiʻi where I work as an English Language Arts teacher. In my spare time you’ll mostly find me spending time outside with my partner Mitchell and our dog, Lilah. Over the last couple of years I have been furthering my education by obtaining a M.Ed and am highly motivated by a challenge and busy schedule. I love hiking, surfing, and going to the beach. I love to travel to new places and experience new cultures as I believe this helps me grow as a person and educator. I am very adventurous and a great team player! Now that I am graduated, I am taking a year off of teaching and traveling around the world with Mitchell. We met volunteering on Oʻahu and are both energized by working in local communities.

Mitchell’s Description:
I was born and raised on the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i along with my three older sisters. My childhood was filled with many team sports and exploring the outdoors. I began traveling with groups at a young age as a member of the Wild Kids nonprofit organization that takes students, grades 6-12, backpacking in Montana, USA as well as other culturally rich locations. Inspired by nature, I obtained both my Bachelors and Masters at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in Natural Resources and Environmental Management and now work for a locally owned company on O’ahu. I am especially interested in Environmental policies and conservation practices. In my spare time I enjoy surfing, fishing, and spending time with my friends and family. Every evening I try to walk the beach with my partner, Jess and our dog, Lilah. I love having the opportunity to see new places and experience new cultures when life leads me to them. I am very adventurous and always looking for great places to surf, fish, and learn new skills. Before we settle down, we decided to take a year to travel full time and learn as much as we can about the countries that surround the Pacific. I can’t wait to see what this next year brings us and the people we meet along the way. Mahalo!

Centres d’intérêt

Sports nautiques

Vie en van

Voile / bateau

Yoga / bien-être

Écriture

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Sports d'équipe

Soin des plantes

Photographie

Animaux de compagnie

Activités en plein air

Nature

Langues

Montagne

Histoire

Randonnée

Jardinage

Ferme

Dessin et peinture

Bricolage / artisanat

Culture

Cuisine et alimentation

Bénévolat

Camping

Plage

Astronomie

Architecture

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
We are both highly interested in learning other languages and the cultures in which they belong to. Jessie is also highly open to teaching English as I am a licensed English Language Arts teacher from the United States.

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Compétences et connaissances que nous aimerions partager ou apprendre

Ça nous intéresse :  

Projets artistiques

Bricolage et projets de construction

Aider dans une ferme

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Nous avons des connaissances :  

Travail associatif

Jardinage

S’occuper des animaux

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Aide informatique / Internet

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Nous pouvons apprendre aux autres:  

Langues

Éco-projets

Enseignement

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider à la maison

Accueil / tourisme

Entretien général

Home sitting

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Jessie’s Skills:
While attending college and traveling over the last ten years, I have worked as a server in the restaurant industry. Through these experiences, I have developed professionally trained customer service skills, great communication skills, and food and beverage safety. I worked in restaurants to save for school so that I could obtain a B.A. in English Secondary English with a Virginia issued teaching license and a M.Ed in Curriculum Studies. I have taught in various educational settings and last year had the opportunity to teach English Language Arts at a Hawaiian Immersion school where ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi is the primary language taught and spoken. By traveling and working with other cultures abroad, I am hoping to expand my knowledge for the benefit of my students and teaching practice. In addition to these experiences, I worked as a graduate research assistant for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa while pursing my masters. I am highly capable of handling a busy schedule with multiple jobs and any task assigned to me. I also have experience volunteering with various outdoor nonprofits, completing tasks such as contributing to oyster restoration and working the loʻi /taro patches. I believe the greatest trait of a teacher is to be an open learner. I am highly motivated to learn new skills while traveling.

Mitchell’s Skills:
Growing up in Hawaiʻi inspired me to care deeply for the land in which I live on. After highschool, I became a guide for the Wild Kids nonprofit program and have accumulated eight years of experience teaching students how to backpack, participate in cultural immersion experiences, and work together as teammates. I have gained experiences working with students of all ages and in different environments. I have had many trainings on Wilderness First Aid to maintain student safety along with learning conflict mitigation techniques to reduce personal tensions. Inspired by my outdoor experiences, I pursued a graduate degree to help protect and sustain the places I love. During my studies, I researched the connection between local families in my community and their connection to sustainability practices. I also worked part time at an environmental company and part time for the school I graduated from as an Academic Specialist. Growing up in the ocean I have always respected and admired the water. To be closer with the water and share my passion, I have been a lifeguard since 2016.

Âge

26 & 27

Autres infos...

We are highly interested in other cultures and history of places. We love getting to know new people and learning about the authentic lives of locals wherever we travel to, as well as the rich stories these places contain. We often spend time with family and friends and love playing card games and completing puzzles in addition to our outdoor interests.

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
  No

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  No