Type of Programme

Type of House: Apartment

Teaching Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor of Arts, University of Auckland, Auckland NZ.
Graduate Diploma of Teaching, Auckland College of Education, Auckland NZ
Graduate Diploma of Language Teaching, UNITEC, Auckland NZ
CELTA, Auckland Language School, Auckland NZ
Post Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies, Massey University, Palmerston North NZ
Higher School Certificate, Opotiki High School, Opotiki NZ
University Entrance Examination, Higher School Certificate, Opotiki High School, Opotiki NZ

Hobbies and Interests
Beach, mountain, river, sea outdoor activities; camping, hiking, skiing, cookouts, swimming, Travel, Learning languages, Spanish, American Sign Language, Movies, restaurants, socialising, Gym, health and well-being.

Excursions and Local Attractions
Appalachian Mountains (1.5hours), hiking, skiing, white-water rafting, Blue Ridge Parkway (scenic), historic homes; civil war battle fields. Charlotte, North Caroline, (35min) largest city in North Carolina, population 1million, cosmopolitan. Beaches: Outer Banks, coastline (3hours); Lakes, rivers (30min).

Accommodation, Facilities and Local Area
I have been teaching languages for the last 6 years, and teaching ESL for the last 4 years. I had a 10 year career in museums and 5 year career in libraries a I bring a wealth of knowledge to my classroom and teaching. I have taught Chinese, Japanese, and currently Latino/latina students, predominately Mexican students in a middle school setting. I am from New Zealand and have lived here in the USA for the last 2 years. My intention is to work here another 5 years. I have also lived and worked in London and New York City.

The apartment has double bedrooms with separate unsuited bathrooms. There is a patio/deck, laundry room, storage, kitchen, lounge area, and ample room. The apartment complex is modern (5years old), clean, safe, spaces surrounded by forest/woods. The city of Statesville, is 30 minutes from the cities of Winston Salem, Hickory and Charlotte, the largest city in NC. Statesville has all modern amenities a city can offer. It is close to the mountains and piedmont/foothills of North Carolina, famous for its forests, waterways, and ever-changing seasons with ample bird/animal wildlife. Clean and green state, it has a rich and diverse history.