Middle River, Nova Scotia, Canada: Our home is located in a rural setting on 9 acres of land. There are flower and vegetable gardens, a local swimming area at the river, and safe roadways for biking. The area is a 30 minute drive from the ocean and numerous sandy beaches. with warm water suitable for swimming. There is a village 20 minutes away with supplies and activities such as sailing and golfing. Our home has a large deck and two small outbuildings equipped for private reading or work. The house is a 150 year old farmhouse.
Type of Programme
One-to-one, personalised English tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues etc.
Type of House: Country House in Canada
Teaching Qualifications and Experience
Post-Secondary- BSc
In progress- Masters of Adult Education
Workplace Education Instructor
Active Member of AWENS (Association of Workplace Educators Nova Scotia)
Certified ONA/ENA (Organizational Needs Assessment/ Educational Needs Assessment) assessor.
ESL instructor- two years experience with on-line adult teaching with South Korean clients.
Hobbies and Interests
Seminar production work/training programs production
Gardening, Skiing, biking, swimming, hiking, visiting cultural sites, music venues, drama and theatre events.
Excursions and Local Attractions
Many-excursions to cultural events, universities, city attractions and tourist sites, local beaches and villages, local artisans' shops and workplaces. Some visits and excursions will depend on the participants wants and needs and will be developed before the home stay program is finalized. These may include sports events such as golfing, biking, hiking, fishing, sailing, horseback riding. The events could also include on-site seminars and professional demonstrations/ workshops in a particular area of study or interest. The programming will immerse the participants in customary life experiences and cultural happenings.
