Not currently hosting due to two elderly dogs with health problems, but happy to be a guide around Kansas City.

I am a dedicated learner, teacher, and traveler. I work professionally with people from all over the world as an ESL instructor (English as a Second Language). I'm a native of Kansas City, Missouri, USA and eventually return to it no matter where I travel. I'm happily married to my favorite travel partner who is also a native of the Midwest of the U.S.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe the best part of travel, even if it's just around your block, is meeting other people and getting a new perspective on life. I've received amazing hospitality in my travels, and I like to return the good karma. I'm also super frugal. Couchsurfing is the best of all these things.

Interests

When I'm not teaching or learning languages, I enjoy a few other things: music (listening mostly), cooking, eating, dance, yoga, reading, art, gardening, walking, bicycling, trying new things, and hanging out with friends.

• dogs
• arts
• dancing
• cooking
• yoga
• instructor
• walking
• gardening
• reading
• traveling
• music
• teaching
• languages
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I can't limit by artists, but the genres I reach for most are (not in order of preference) electronic, latin alternative, soul/r&b, opera, classical, indie, folk, and so much more.

Movies: Amelie, Mad Max: Fury Road, Heima (Sigur Ros), Travelers and Magicians, The Act of Killing

Books: see my Librarything.com profile: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/jellyfishjones

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was born. Oh, wait - that was mostly my mom.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach stuff like: English, basic Spanish, sewing, basic cooking and knife skills. I love learning all kinds of things and sharing knowledge and stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

English and Spanish conversation, professional-quality English instruction, cooking, sewing (esp. quilting and repair work.)

Countries I’ve Visited

Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Iceland, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Philippines, Turkey, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Philippines, United States