Jan - KIWI

About this sitter

I am 76 years young and looking to spend some time out of New Zealand. Currently, I share a house with my sister, and sometimes it is great to get away from each other. As a teacher of ESOL, English and Social Studies, I want to travel at times (or all) over the long Christmas break November 25 to end January.2026. I have travelled to many places in the world and I am comfortable meeting and communicating with a range of people. Currently I speak only English fluently.
I have a married daughter (who is a teacher)and three grown grandchildren, one is in the NZ Air Force and one in France currently as an exchange student. The eldest grandson works in his father's engineering business. I am relatively fit, able to cycle and kayak, mostly I enjoy walking.

Why they want to house sit

I want to continue traveling and gaining experiences in new settings. I would like to be able to share my culture and abilities while learning from new people and places. At the same time, I am a responsible professional person and I will be a safe and responsible person to care for your home.

Their experience

My experience is in looking after my own shared home with my sister and at times her daughter and three children. I am starting my house sitting in New Zealand this June - July (2 weeks), then September- October (2 weeks). This will provide experience I can add to my profile and demonstrate my ability to successfully house sit for others.

What can they bring to the assignment

I can bring an outgoing person able to adapt to most situations. I have long experience bot in New Zealand and internationally as a teacher, lecturer, Principal, Director of Schools. I have project managed the development of new schools intentionally. My BEd. and Business degrees have allowed me to gain wide experience in management and in education. Each assignment will be different and what I can offer will be able to be ascertained at time of sleection.