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Maggie Healy
75
Female
member since Jan 28 2016
British
My skills
Fashion buyer for famous UK high street retailer
English language tutor to children of private clients
Degree in Psychology from Open University, then and Masters Degree in Cognitive Development from University of Sussex
University lecturer for Open University
Charity fundraiser for association for blind people
Currently writing a book on kimono and the culture of Japan
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) French (Advanced) Spanish (Beginner) Japanese (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
Grammar school
RSA certificate in bilingual secretarial studies from college in London, obtaining qualifications including french, spanish, law, s and commercial studies, as well secretarial skills and office management
Marks and Spencer head office buyer for ladies and children's fashions, later advertising manager
TEFL qualification so as to teach English to young people who lived with my family during school vacation
As a mature student, BA in Psychology, then Masters Degree in Cogntive Development (how children learn and develop inligent behaviour)
Tutor for Open University on psychology and child development courses
Lecturer and Access Tutor at University of Sussex
Fundraisers for Talking Newspapers for blind people
Currently researching and writing a book based on our personal collection of Japanese kimono and antiques
About Me
Travelling together, we offer a broad range of artisan, management, teaching and building skills and experience. We have hosted helpers ourselves, have travelled extensively and enjoy meeting new people and discovering new cultures. Having taken early retirement, life has revolved around our own building, designing and gardening projects. We live in a mountainous region of France, which encourages an active life. Hiking, snow-shoe walking, ski-ing, cycling and pilates all feature in our home life, and we love to explore on foot whenever we travel, and discover the real countryside of where we are staying. A wide, seasonal range of fresh ingredients making cooking and eating an utter pleasure here in the Pyrennees, but we also enjoy tasting new foods. We do not usually drink alcohol, but are happy to raise a glass if there is a special celebration. Our attitude to life is positive, we are easy-going and respectful. As caring parents and grand-parents, we are happy if there are children around. We are blessed to have many friends of all ages, from many walks of life, and believe that the warmth of their friendship adds immeasurably to who we are. Work projects have tended to dominate the past couple of years, but we will be ready to travel in Autumn 2016, and look forward to contributing to the goals and projects of others this year.
