I recently moved to Vancouver, Canada from San Diego, California, where I lived and worked for the past three years as an American Sign Language teacher at Fusion Academy, as well as a Content/Curriculum Director at The Social Express, a start-up company that develops online social-emotional programs for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Before moving to San Diego, I completed my Master of Arts degree in Child Study and Education at the University of Toronto, after which I worked for four and a half years as a teacher at a private elementary school. My passions include educating youth about the importance of ocean conservation, improvising in front of large audiences, sailing, photography and martial arts. This past year, I began working as a Learning Strategies Teacher for York House School in Vancouver, in addition to becoming an on-shore volunteer for Sea Shepherd, Unceded Coast Salish Territories.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I hope to travel quite extensively over the next few months and meet new people along the way!

Interests

• movies
• music
• improvisation
• sharks
• ocean conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite type of music is anything punk, pop punk or ska, including Green Day, Blink 182, The Offspring, New Found Glory, Mest, Yellowcard and Unwritten Law. My favorite movies are Donnie Darko, A Clockwork Orange and anything by Quentin Tarantino. I love reading non-fiction books, including anything about sharks, and taking courses on a wide variety of topics.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I quit my job and moved to Southern California by myself (without much of a plan!)

Teach, Learn, Share

Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years and have survived several major extinctions.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share a couch, food, quiet time with Netflix, my experience and my love for life!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Canada, Curaçao, England, France, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, England, United States