I'm a teacher from the United States, living and working in SE Asia, Bangkok at the moment. I enjoy traveling around the world and meeting locals and fellow travelers. I grew up in the Chicago, IL suburbs before attending Michigan State University. I spent nearly two years living and working in South Korea and then traveling the world. I'm interested in opportunities to work and meet others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm interesting in connecting with other people around the world in a meaningful way. Through CS I can find and meet new faces all over the globe.

Interests

I am especially passionate about the social studies including history, political science, economics, geography and sociology. I enjoy going to museums and cultural monuments to learn more about different peoples and civilizations. I also a lover of the nature and the outdoors. I am an Eagle Scout in the BSA and I like to go hiking, cycling, rock climbing, swimming, camping and so on. Additionally, I enjoy film, board games and most especially food and drink! Over the past couple of years I have also gained a passion for yoga and scuba diving. I've logged over one hundred dives and I am currently a PADI Divemaster Candidate. I've nearly finished my course and certified as a professional diver!

• dining
• cooking
• yoga
• drinking
• board games
• traveling
• outdoor activities
• cycling
• hiking
• camping
• scuba diving
• rock climbing
• swimming
• economics
• teaching
• geography
• history
• political science
• science
• sociology
• scubadiving

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy many varieties of music, but my favorites tend to be classic rock: AC/DC, Def Leppard, Led Zepplin, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Doors, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Rush, Styx, Van Halen, and Metallica to name some. I also like Dave Matthews Band, Sam Smith, Eminem, The Notorious BIG, Red Hot Chili Peppers and other artists. Basically if it sounds good, I'll listen.

Movies: Too many to list, but here's a list of some of my favorite directors: Tarantino, Spielberg, Wes Anderson, Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott and Hayao Miyazaki.

Books: Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, A Million Little Pieces, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Fault in Our Stars among others.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Diving with sharks, turtles, octopuses, and other sea life in the Gili Islands in Indonesia

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach English, Spanish, yoga, social studies, scuba diving, camping and outdoor skills, and some cooking. I'm ready and willing to help out where and whenever I can.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My passion for learning about other people and places. English/Spanish/Social Studies tutoring if desired. Whatever I can do to help you in return for your kindness, whether that be cooking, cleaning, or other chores, I would love to help in any way I can.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Curaçao, England, France, Germany, Haiti, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

South Korea, Spain, Thailand, United States