STUDENT+PROFILES

TEACHER'S PROFILE INSTRUCTIONS

Hello everybody. Here you may write a profile so your classmates know who you are. A typical profile might start with a general introduction to your studies, work or occupation, but this is not necessary if you don't want people to identify you as the local doctor and pester you with all their ails and complaints, for example. You may prefer to concentrate on your free time activities. Travelling, going out, internet... anything you enjoy doing may call your classmates' attention. Two short paragraphs will do. You may browse other students' profiles for inspiration if you wish. Please write your name and surname in the title and don´t forget to upload a recent photo.

Here are some profile samples in different situations:

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My name is Cristina Marco Vila. I studied Tourism degree and I'm working in a Tourist information in Valencia. Because of my familiar situation ( I have three children), I don't have too much time but I love go to the cinema and do sports such as jogging. Time Bank: If you are pregnant I can give you some information about how you can take of your baby. I could show you the city in a tourist guide tour. I need to improve my English.

Hello! My name is Ana. I have studied History at university and I have worked abroad as a History teacher for six years. Two years ago I decided to come back to Valencia and now I’m working in an office, so nothing to do with education. Anyway, I’m really happy to have a job and live in the city where I was born. Now I’m studying to become a teacher again, but this time in Spain.

I like keeping my mind working hard, so every year I try to study or do different things in order to improve my memory and keep my mind active.

I’m quite an active person: I love doing sports! I love swimming, biking, hiking and running and I completed my first half marathon one week ago!! I can’t spend the weekend at home!!

I’m quite good at planning trips and organizing sightseeing, so if you need someone to help you, let me know! I love traditional cooking and I have inherited my grandmother’s cookbook, where she still writes down new recipes!
 * TIME BANKING**

If your children need help to do History homework I can help them!! I love children, so even if they don’t need help, but you need some free time, I can take care of them for two or there hours! (Ana Arbona)

**PROFILE**:My name is Cristina Marco. I have university studies, which are focused in the area of education. I started my career as a Government employee in the Territory and House Department of The Valencian Community at the age of 26 where I continue working as a public servant. Although I am not 20 years old, I am an experienced and enthusiastic person. I love travelling, theatre and cinema, swimming, jogging and outdoor activities. I have always been interested in learning. Nowadays, I am studying English at the Official Language School of Valencia, and I am also participating in some educational programmes, seminars, conferences and informal sessions at the Spanish Association of the Housing // Foundations (translation in brackets). //

TIME BANK - I need to improve my spoken English - I can help you with your Spanish and become your personal guide in Valencia. I can also teach you how to cook our traditional dish, the paella.

Hello, my name is Maribel Garcia and I studied Psychology at Valencia University. After working in different research projects at University and getting my PhD I went to work forn the citizenship department at the Valencian government for 3 years. After that I became in a European Project about education and ICT with the aim to improve student s´ motivation. Since then I have been seeking for a job and preparing an exam to work in the public administration. TIME BANK: I need to use the Access programme to pass the exam, so if somebody could help me it would be perfect. Things that I can do for you would be the following: I could teach Power Point classes or make your presentations, I could read books to old people or take them for a walk etc. I am good at cooking desserts, so I could make one for you. Finally, I also offer tourist visits in Valencian language to Alcoi, my hometown and arrange a group therapy to learn English. ;)

My name is Mayte Lopez. I’m from Valencia, I'm forty years old and I'm married. I studied Works Relations at University many years ago. Afterwards, I w orked as a saleswoman for ten years. It was a hard job because I had to travel a lot. That 's why, I decided to retake my studies. As a result, I got a job as a temporary civil servant at the University of Valencia three years ago, where I have been working since then. At the same time, I'm preparing for the competitive (civil service exam) examination to become a  steady worker (civil servant, functionary).

In spite of not having too much time, my favourite activities are trekking and biking. I like painting/drawing/art, as well.
==== Regarding time banking, I’d like to offer you my help by taking care of your children at my house, since I’ve got a son aged nine and I’m sure he’ll be delighted to play with them. What's more, if you prefer you can stay with me and, this way, we could practice English while our children have a bit of fun. ====

My name is Mercè Ibàñez I was born in Nàquera, a small town just a few kilometers from Valencia. I am 36 years old, I’m married and I’ve no children. I work as a secretary in the International Relations Office at the University of Valencia. Currently I’m studying a degree in Public Relations and Advertising at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Among my hobbies, I like to learn others languages and cultures ; that’s why I love travelling. I also like to enjoy nature with activities like trekking or skiing. I also like swimming and relaxing going to a spa when I have enough time. As a time bank volunteer, I could offer written or spoken Valencian lessons ; I’m a native speaker in this tongue and I feel I'd like to do “a linguistic tandem” with another person who speaks English or French. Anyway, if you need any help with other matters you could ask me about i t. I’m an open-minded person and, above all, I usually feel like to doing interchange activities or experiences.

**PROFILE**: My name is Anna Alonso and, even if now I'm working as a teacher in a secondary school, I'm interested in lots of different things (feminism, literature, critical economy, ecology...) and I like activities like cinema, trekking, travelling, or cycling, TIME BANK: I could help you in French and Catalan (if you're studying them or you need an easy translation or if you want borrow some book -maybe I have it); organisig trips; assembling new furniture or fixing easy things at home like taps, plugs or lamps; masseuse (*) (not professional).(*)masseuse is specifically femenine.

ISABEL MOYA.

Hello everybody. My name is Isabel.I studied economics at university and used to work as a tax consultant, though I'm not working at the moment.I'm married and have two children. They are the best of my life and love every second I spend watching them growing. Although, of course, I like doing other things:

I'm also studying German at the E.O.I. It is very different from what I'm used to, but I think I'll succeed. I usually go to the swimming pool, at least three times a week. I love reading. I'm finishing Kauzo Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day", in English, of course. I definitely enjoy a good film, who doesn't? And I love going out with my friends whenever I can.
 * Time bank**: Now that you know me, I can help you if you need me, but only while my children are at school.



Hey! How are you doing? My name is Alberto. I'm thirtysomething. I studied fine arts in Valencia, where I've always lived.(...?...), a few years ago and I've been trying to make a masterpiece since then. Meanwhile I've worked as a civil servant and also as a seller of lottery tickets on  and off. I'm still with my lifelong girlfriend. We're not married and if we have ever had the idea of becoming parents, our nephews have discouraged us. I love spending my time reading, listening to music, watching films and doing exercise.

** Timebanking: ** I can share my artistic knowledge either teaching or painting and drawing (portraits, for example). I could take care of your pets and do ordinary tasks, such as feeding or walking them, whenever you can't. I could do some easy plumbing and electric repairs, too. On the other hand, I need help to improve my English. A difficult goal I've always had is learning to play a musical instrument. Maybe piano, guitar or some wind instrument. I'd need a partner to go running with, too. Not as competition training but as a healthy exercise.

My name’s Verónica. I’m twenty- eight, I´m from A Coruña. I’m an engineer in agronomics, and at the moment I’m doing a masters in Animal production. I can teach you to talk in Galician, and I can help you in Portuguese, Italian, and more or less French. I can play the pipe. I don´t have too much free time, but at weekends I can work as a baby-sitter or or doing other house chores. In exchange I would like to improve my English (especially my speaking). Also I would like to learn something about judo and I want to play the guitar.


 * [[image:advanced2201112/Gemi.jpg width="120" height="152" align="left"]]GEMMA PARDO **: After High School, I qualified as a secretary  and started a job for a trade company where I remained  for 8 years, but as a result of the crisis  I stopped working  there. Now, I am a waitress in a vegan restaurant, and I'm very happy. Really, I've dicovered that I have no vocation for administrative work . I speak I talian and English <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">. I' <span style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">have been a vegan <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> for 3 years. And two of my hobbies are defending animals rights and <span style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">spreading <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> Veganism. TIME BANK: I can offer Reiki sessions, vegan (100% vegetarian) cooking classes and child care. I need to practice speaking in English and/or Italian.

My name is Ainhoa, I'm 33 years old and I live in Valencia. I have a degree in Economics, another in Marketing and Market Research and a Master in Marketing also. I work as a sales representative in Seur, a transport agency. I am not married but I live with my boyfriend and we are expecting a baby for the end of April 2012! I love reading but I don't usually have enough time. I like going to the cinema or the theather and I love dance music. I like dancing and I also like preparing parties for hundreds of people. That means I am very talkative and I do love getting to know people everywhere. I have been in France studying my Erasmus year and I worked in England for one year, in a hotel, as a waitress, ten years ago, more or less. I have visited some towns like Paris, Toulose, Lyon, London, Edinburgh, New York, Egypt, Instambul, Rome, Florence, Venice, Cuba, Margarita Island, The Maldives, Lisbon , and so on. I love travelling!!!!! TIME BANK SKILLS: COOKING SPANISH OMELETTE, MAKING YOU UP YOUR FOR A PARTY, TYPING ANYTHING IN THE COMPUTER FOR YOU.

Hi, my name is Juani. I'm 19. I'm from Albacete but I'm studying English Philology at Valencia University. I'm living in hall of residence run by nuns. In my spare time I like reading books, both in Spanish and English, and watching films.
 * Juani Valcárcel**

I can write all kind of texts for birthdays, or things like that; I can write a story giving details and much more. I can teach you a bit of German and help you with your English, because I'm studying to become an English teacher. I love animals and children, so if you need help with them, I can do that for you. I have a lot of patience. I can edit videos and I love helping other people to do that. I'm a very imaginative person so I can help you thinking about original presents or things to give. I like make-up and I can do your face for Halloween or for something less 'horrrific'. I like being with others and socializing so, I can go with you to parties or events or wherever you need. I like acting on an stage and in front of a camera. I like working as a model for paintings or photographs.
 * Time Banking**:

I would like to have someone to teach me Valencian, because I haven't passed the Higher Catalan exam at University. I would like to have someone in order to practise my English.


 * //Lidia Molina Ribera//**

I'm Lidia Molina, nineteen years old. Nowadays I'm studying maths and I'm in my second year. I really like what I'm studying. It's abstract and sometimes it can really get on my nerves, but I love it.

I've been studying English since 2009 and I hope to continue with it next year. I love reading books. In fact, I'm reading in English because it's a bit difficult and it helps me to learn some new words.

//Time banking// I'm “working” (well, it isn't really a job but I like to call it that) teaching people younger than myself. I help people from 3 to 18 years old in whatever they need.

I can also offer myself for cleaning (but you need to know that usually I sing while I'm cleaning), and taking care of children (but this job for no more than 2 hours.. we all know what small kids can be like ) or old people. And, of course, I can teach everything about computers, mobile phones... or, in general, I can help people to understand technologies.

In exchange, I would need someone who takes care of my fish and my plant. I don't spend too much time at home and I often forget to feed them or to water it. I finish university at 3pm so if someone could offer to cook some meals for me it would be perfect!! Thank you so much, Lidia

**Estela De La Puente** Hello everybody!! My name is Estela de la Puente, I’m from Valladolid but I’ve already lived in Valencia for three years. I work as an engineer and at the same time I “try” to get my PhD. In my free time I like to read, to go out with friends, to do some sports : I go swimming twice a week, and I sometimes do aerobic activities but above all I love travelling: visiting places, getting lost somewhere , meeting new people, discovering new cultures etc.. Hey! and, as you can see in the photo, I love wine!

Time bank: On the one hand, I have qualified as an industrial engineer, so I could teach math, physics etc. classes for children or teenagers. I have lived in France so I could teach French.

On the other hand, I love travell ing and I have travelled a lot so I can help people to plan a trip buying tickets etc. I also like children although I don't have a lot of experience, but I could look after them. I would need a taxi driver to come to English class from my office. Also, I would like someone who could help to clean my apartment. And, not immediately , but I would need help to look for an apartment in the future.

Hi, my name is Jorge Bañuls, I'm 19 years old and I'm from Alicante. I'm studying Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (right now I'm on my second year). I love doing sport, mainly team sports, and I love music, either playing and listening to it. I don't mind the style, I only care if it's good music.

I can teach people - preferably children or teenagers. I can teach them languages (English, Spanish and even Valencian), science (maths, physics, chemistry) and music (general concepts or basic notions of guitar and piano).
 * TIME BANKING:**

I'd like to have guitar or piano lessons from someone that has a good level. I've always learnt on my own, and then I have some shortcomings in technique. It'd be also great if someone wants to meet just to play or make music. I'm available if someone wants to do some sport, too.

Hello everybody! My name is Cristina. I have university studies related to pedagogy and psychology. I work as a therapist in my clinic and as assistant with my husband who is a doctor. Working makes me happy. I like enjoying my free time, therefore I study languages and usually do exercise. But more than work and studies, my favorite vocation is spending time with my daughter.

TimeBank Offers: I could help people to overcome difficulties in life with psychological treatment. Teaching children with difficulties in different subjects is easy for me. Needs: Spoken English and French.

PROFILE My name is María and I am an economist. Nowadays I am working in an iron company as a international financial controller (or something like that). I am married and I have two small daughters, one two years old and the other four. So as you can see I am quite busy. In my free time, which is not so much, I like listening to music, going to some gig, swimming, cycling and of course travelling, which I used to do before.

TIME BANK: I can take care of children --- I would like to find someone in the same situation as me who would like to exchange this service, I mean once a week I could take care of my children and theirs and the following week I could have a free afternoon and he or she could take care of all the children.

Hi there!

My name is Dani. I'm forty years old and I'm a full time father of two children. I have a degree as an engineer, but my soul belongs to photography.I've worked doing anything, example 1, example 2, you name it..and I still have a restless heart, so I guess I'm going to change my job once again before I get too old.

I like doing some exercise, so I struggle with my other activities every week in order to find the time for burning some calories ( I started running 6 weeks ago..it's a pain in the neck).

Years ago, sometimes ( may be once a month) I had some free time and I liked drinking beer with my friends till I got stone drunk. Unfortunately in the last two years I haven't had this opportunity, so my knowledge of nightlife is- as you can imagine-next to nothing.

I can offer you my experience in photography (sorry, no Photoshop..I'm an old school guy) and I'd app reciate some help setting up a new blog...any ideas? See you mates!



Hi, my name is Almudena, I’m twenty-five years old. I’m from Chiva, a town 30 km far from Valencia, where I’m living with my boyfriend in a pretty apartment. I did my degree in Media & Communications, but now I’m studying a Master in Cultural Management because I’m really interested in Culture, Ethnology and Arts.

Time bank: I don’t spend much time in Valencia so it’s a bit difficult for me to do time banking volunteering. However, I can offer French lessons (I have the EOI Intermediate Certificate), or help with PC basic programmes, Internet tools too.

I would like someone to practise speaking in English, and to explain some cooking recipes.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Hello everybody!! My name is Toñi Morelló. I'm a Primary <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">school teacher. I've worked as a teacher for 28 years. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">throughout my career I've taught different subjects at different levels. I've taught Valencian, English and various subjects as tutor in the 1st Cycle of Primary. But the most rewarding job I've ever <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">had was when I worked as a teacher in La Fe hospital with sick children. It was a totally different <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">experience <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"> from teaching in an ordinary school. I keep a wonderful memory of this period. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I'm an active person who likes to learn new things and keep up to date but I don't have so much time as I'd like to spend on my things.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I try to go to the gym at least twice a week because I think it's important to take some exercise. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">My favourite hobbies are cinema, <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">dining out with friends and, above all, travelling. I love <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">getting to <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">know new countries, new cultures. But travelling is so expensive!!!!! Every now and then what I like most is resting at home the whole weekend doing nothing especial, just relaxing...

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">TIME BANK <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I need to <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">speak English and I'd like someone who teaches me to use <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">the Excel and Acces programmes at an advanced level. In exchange, I can help your children with their studies or their homework. On the other hand, I have some skills in video edition, digital photography and new technologies (Internet, digital blackboard, software such as Word, PowerPoint...) <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">I'm a good cook and I also can prepare <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">homemade food four you, <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">including cakes. <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Also I can sew so I can repair your clothes if you need it.



My name is Esther Lavalle. I was born in Valencia capital, although my heart is also in my village Villalonga too, because I have my second home there. I studied a business and administration degree at Valencia University. Later, I decided to study a Master in marketing and communication. The reason why I did it was because I thought it would improve my curriculum vitae and probably help me to find a good job. At this moment, I’m still waiting for this opportunity, but I’m still hopeful. I like to frequently go to the gym, dancing above all! I love dancing and learning new styles as reggaeton, hip hop or salsa. At this moment I’m going to salsa and aerobox classes at my gym. I’m can't wait until tomorrow to do it! In exchange, I’m looking for a teacher or person who can teach me to use the program //access//.
 * TIME BANK:** I an offer Valencian classes.

====Hi! My name is Luis and I think this time I’ll be able to upload my profile here with a little help from my mates…(where do I know that song from?) Thanks a lot.====

==== Well, because English has been the first language I tried to learn and despite the time I’ve spent on it, I can’t work it out and I’m afraid it will be an unresolved matter for ever and ever…Anyway, to cut a long story short, because if you like travelling you have to speak English. ====

==== So, as I like travelling I need to improve my restricted English. Since I gave up working I can travel far much more than before, and that’s just what I’m doing now. I enjoy travelling around countries which I had always dreamed about. It’s really amazing and it could be more if I were able to communicate better. And I will. ====