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Martha Taunton-Burnet
18, FEMALE, FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA. SEEKING AND PLANNING FOR WORK, TRAVEL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, UK AND USA. EXPERIENCED / TRAINED IN PAID ROLES FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, HOSTESS AND SERVER, WAITRESS, RETAIL, KITCHEN, BAR AND BARISTA, CHILDCARE, HOUSE AND PET SITTING. WILLING AND CAPABLE LEARNER, SOCIABLE AND ENGAGING PERSONALITY. POLITE, WELL PRESENTED, CONFIDENT AND FRIENDLY COMMUNICATOR. WILLING TO CONSIDER ALL SHORT TO MEDIUM TERM OPPORTUNITIES. |
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Martha is 18 year old female from Brisbane, Australia.
UK and Australian Citizen and Passport holder.
She is planning 2026 as a work, travel, skills and confidence building year with work and travel in Australia, Germany, UK, USA and possibly other countries.
Martha completed High School in November 2025, and is considering her options for University Study in 2027, probably in languages, humanities or behavioural science.
Other interest areas are youth development, drama, music and singing, teaching of activities and skills, events and international travel and tourism.
UK and Australian Citizen and Passport holder.
She is planning 2026 as a work, travel, skills and confidence building year with work and travel in Australia, Germany, UK, USA and possibly other countries.
Martha completed High School in November 2025, and is considering her options for University Study in 2027, probably in languages, humanities or behavioural science.
Other interest areas are youth development, drama, music and singing, teaching of activities and skills, events and international travel and tourism.
aims, intentions and plans for 2026
My aims for the next 12 months are to travel, work, and build a range of experience and skills.
Work and travel in Bavaria, Germany. (Garmisch-Partenkirchen, January to April 2026 approx.)
Training in UK (April to June 2026)
Work and travel in USA (June to August 2026)
Camp Counsellor in Maine, USA, (Camp America, June to August 2026, ROLE CONFIRMED)
(Providing pastoral care and activities management for American children aged 6-16, with focus on performing arts and music)
Future Study (possibly late 2026, to be confirmed)
Martha is considering further study in one or more of the following; social and behavioural studies, events, tourism, international youth travel and development.
- I intend to travel independently, working in different fields to develop skills, build my confidence and 'can-do' mindset, and developing my ability to be financially independent.
- I intend to complete practical training courses in as many fields as possible that interest me and help build a foundation for my future.
- In particular I intend to focus on communicating, teaching, leading, guiding and assisting others.
Work and travel in Bavaria, Germany. (Garmisch-Partenkirchen, January to April 2026 approx.)
- Become near fluent in written and spoken German
- Become a far more competent skier, and to start the process of becoming qualified as a ski instructor
- NOW SEEKING WORK in customer facing roles in the hospitality industry, bar, cafe, restaurant, also in childcare, family support, tutoring etc
Training in UK (April to June 2026)
- 2 week Catering course, London, UK.
- Work and travel while exploring UK, parts of Europe, and connecting with family
Work and travel in USA (June to August 2026)
Camp Counsellor in Maine, USA, (Camp America, June to August 2026, ROLE CONFIRMED)
(Providing pastoral care and activities management for American children aged 6-16, with focus on performing arts and music)
Future Study (possibly late 2026, to be confirmed)
Martha is considering further study in one or more of the following; social and behavioural studies, events, tourism, international youth travel and development.
work history and training
Hospitality
Hospitality training
- Customer service and hostess at Escape Rooms, part time occasional, 2024-25
- Café and event catering waiting staff, Allora café - occasional, 2025
- Wedding and events waitress / server, The Joinery, occasional, 2025
- Childcare / babysitting- occasional care of children of near neighbours, from age 2 to 8
- Dog walking / dog-sitting and house sitting - occasional for local families and friends
- Office and administration, Australian Working Adventures, event
Hospitality training
- Responsible service of Alcohol Dec 2025
- Barista coffee course, Dec 2025
- Food handling, Dec 2025
- Chalet cooking / catering course Dec 2025
personal qualities, SKILLS, INTERESTS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Personal Qualities
Empathetic, cheerful, friendly, outgoing, sociable, thoughtful of others, kind and a good communicator.
Humourous, outgoing and inclusive of others.
Passion for music, events, activities, performances, supporting and encouraging others.
Skills and achievements
A member of stage school Australia Broadway Musical Group for 4 years, 2021-2025.
Participant in Eisteddfodd singing competitions, State Honours Excellence Musical Programme, 2022-2024, lead role in school musical performances, Stage School Australia performances as performer and as backstage support.
Academic interests
German language, international relations and travel, psychology, sustainability, music, singing and musical performance.
Sports and other activities
Ski-ing, hiking, beach life, horse-riding, occasional gardening, DIY, painting and renovation / construction work.
Recreational team sports - athletic carnivals, football, touch rugby, volleyball, tennis, badminton.
Gym membership - 1-3 times per week
Skills and qualifications
Automatic Driving Licence. Learning manual vehicle driving.
Scooter rider, commencing motorbike licence.
Education
Hillbrook Anglican School, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2020-2025 (Year 12 completed)
Victory College, Gympie, Queensland, Australia, 2014-2020
Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset, UK, 2010-14
Empathetic, cheerful, friendly, outgoing, sociable, thoughtful of others, kind and a good communicator.
Humourous, outgoing and inclusive of others.
Passion for music, events, activities, performances, supporting and encouraging others.
Skills and achievements
- Student leadership team, 2024-25, elected by staff and students
- Singing, musical theatre, performing.
A member of stage school Australia Broadway Musical Group for 4 years, 2021-2025.
Participant in Eisteddfodd singing competitions, State Honours Excellence Musical Programme, 2022-2024, lead role in school musical performances, Stage School Australia performances as performer and as backstage support.
- Grey Wolf Scouting Award (age 11)
Academic interests
German language, international relations and travel, psychology, sustainability, music, singing and musical performance.
Sports and other activities
Ski-ing, hiking, beach life, horse-riding, occasional gardening, DIY, painting and renovation / construction work.
Recreational team sports - athletic carnivals, football, touch rugby, volleyball, tennis, badminton.
Gym membership - 1-3 times per week
Skills and qualifications
Automatic Driving Licence. Learning manual vehicle driving.
Scooter rider, commencing motorbike licence.
Education
Hillbrook Anglican School, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 2020-2025 (Year 12 completed)
Victory College, Gympie, Queensland, Australia, 2014-2020
Taunton School, Taunton, Somerset, UK, 2010-14
references, testimonials & referees
December 2025
To Whom It May Concern
Re: MARTHA TAUNTON-BURNET
I know Martha Taunton-Burnet for the past six years in my capacity as Deputy Principal of Hillbrook Anglican School. It is with great pleasure I recommend Martha for her pursuits within Australia and abroad.
Martha stood out as a role model in our school community and beyond. She is a natural leader, having held the position of Student Representative Council (equivalent of Prefect) during her senior years of schooling. This position saw Martha lead our School community. Martha was an ambassador for the School at Open Days and community services such as annual ANZAC Day services, and assisted the School community to raise awareness and funds for charity. In this position, Martha demonstrated a genuine care, compassion and respect for others, and a deep commitment to supporting all members of the community. Also during this time, Martha remained an active member of our School community through her involvement in our Drama program, three school musicals, Queensland Youth Theatresports, Choirs and Ensembles and bands, seeing Martha achieve one of the School’s highest accolades of an Outstanding Commitment Award. These are examples of Martha’s exceptionally high standard of commitment to the life of the School, while balancing her academic contributions.
Martha has a community mindset and disposition. One way in which Martha demonstrated this was through her volunteer work in the community. Martha dedicated her time to the Smith Family Reading program, where she formed a connection with a young person to assist with improving their reading levels. Martha’s commitment to such community initiatives reflected her deep desire to help and support others, and her focus on building the confidence and capacity of young people across Australia.
Balanced with her community and extra-curricular involvement, Martha achieved highly in her academic pursuits during her secondary schooling. Knowing Martha’s dedicated and disciplined approach to her studies, she would successfully carry these traits directly into a variety of opportunities outside of school and immediately be able to flourish.
Martha has shown outstanding maturity and responsibility in all that she has been involved in. She is sociable, a natural communicator, has a sense of adventure and fun, and is emotionally intelligent beyond her years. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Martha and have every confidence in her success from an academic and community perspective.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information.
Yours faithfully
Mark Herriman
Deputy Principal
To Whom It May Concern
Re: MARTHA TAUNTON-BURNET
I know Martha Taunton-Burnet for the past six years in my capacity as Deputy Principal of Hillbrook Anglican School. It is with great pleasure I recommend Martha for her pursuits within Australia and abroad.
Martha stood out as a role model in our school community and beyond. She is a natural leader, having held the position of Student Representative Council (equivalent of Prefect) during her senior years of schooling. This position saw Martha lead our School community. Martha was an ambassador for the School at Open Days and community services such as annual ANZAC Day services, and assisted the School community to raise awareness and funds for charity. In this position, Martha demonstrated a genuine care, compassion and respect for others, and a deep commitment to supporting all members of the community. Also during this time, Martha remained an active member of our School community through her involvement in our Drama program, three school musicals, Queensland Youth Theatresports, Choirs and Ensembles and bands, seeing Martha achieve one of the School’s highest accolades of an Outstanding Commitment Award. These are examples of Martha’s exceptionally high standard of commitment to the life of the School, while balancing her academic contributions.
Martha has a community mindset and disposition. One way in which Martha demonstrated this was through her volunteer work in the community. Martha dedicated her time to the Smith Family Reading program, where she formed a connection with a young person to assist with improving their reading levels. Martha’s commitment to such community initiatives reflected her deep desire to help and support others, and her focus on building the confidence and capacity of young people across Australia.
Balanced with her community and extra-curricular involvement, Martha achieved highly in her academic pursuits during her secondary schooling. Knowing Martha’s dedicated and disciplined approach to her studies, she would successfully carry these traits directly into a variety of opportunities outside of school and immediately be able to flourish.
Martha has shown outstanding maturity and responsibility in all that she has been involved in. She is sociable, a natural communicator, has a sense of adventure and fun, and is emotionally intelligent beyond her years. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Martha and have every confidence in her success from an academic and community perspective.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information.
Yours faithfully
Mark Herriman
Deputy Principal
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LETTER TO WERDENFELS GYMNASIUM HEADMASTER - dEUTSCH
10. Dezember 2025
Sehr geehrter Schulleiter Christoph Hagenauer und sehr geehrtes Schulleitungsteam,
Hallo! Mein Name ist Martha und ich bin 18 Jahre alt. Ich schreibe Ihnen, um Sie um Hilfe und Rat zu bitten und gegebenenfalls um einige Kontakte.
Ich schreibe Ihnen aus Brisbane, Australien, wo mich meine Eltern Will und Jules unterstützen. Ich plane, von Januar bis April 2026 für mehrere Monate nach Garmisch zu reisen, im Rahmen eines Arbeits- und Reiseprojekts. Ich habe den Deutschunterricht in der Schule sehr genossen und mich bei einem Schulausflug Anfang des Jahres in Ihre Region verliebt.
Mein Ziel ist es, mich so gut wie möglich in das Leben in Garmisch einzubringen. Konkret möchte ich mein Deutsch verbessern und so viel wie möglich Ski fahren, mit dem Ziel, später vielleicht Skilehrer zu werden. Ich hoffe auch, eine gesellige Arbeit zu finden, bei der ich Deutsch sprechen und üben kann.
Ich hoffe, ich werde auch Einheimische in meinem Alter kennenlernen und vielleicht auch andere junge Leute aus Übersee.
Ich möchte gerne arbeiten (mit einem Working-Holiday-Visum) und bin bereit, in der Gastronomie, z. B. in Cafés, Restaurants, Bars und Küchen, tätig zu sein. Außerdem würde ich gerne Englisch unterrichten und mit Kindern arbeiten. Ich war bereits Schülersprecher an meiner Schule und verfüge über einige Berufserfahrungen.
Es mag hilfreich sein zu wissen, dass ich Sängerin bin und mich sehr für Musiktheater und Schauspiel interessiere.
Ich schreibe Ihnen, um zu fragen, ob Sie ortsansässige, freundliche Familien kennen und mich mit diesen in Kontakt bringen können, die möglicherweise daran interessiert sind, mir für einen beliebigen Zeitraum eine Gastfamilie mit Arbeitsmöglichkeit anzubieten.
WirIch wäre Ihnen sehr dankbar für die Gelegenheit, mit Ihnen über mögliche Optionen zu sprechen. Wir stehen derzeit mit Max Pohl von der Skischule Vivalpin in Kontakt, und auch er sucht freundlicherweise nach Möglichkeiten, mir bei der Orientierung in Garmisch zu helfen.
Ich habe eine Webseite erstellt, auf der ich meine Ziele und Stärken für das kommende Jahr erläutere. Ich arbeite noch daran, hoffe aber, dass sie Ihnen erste Antworten auf Ihre Fragen liefert.https://www.visitozworkers.org/marthatb.html
Vielen Dank für Ihre Zeit und zögern Sie bitte nicht, sich bei mir zu melden. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, von Ihnen zu hören.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen und besten Wünschen,
Martha Taunton-Burnet
Telefon, SMS & WhatsApp+61 478 001 108
E-Mail:[email protected]
Sehr geehrter Schulleiter Christoph Hagenauer und sehr geehrtes Schulleitungsteam,
Hallo! Mein Name ist Martha und ich bin 18 Jahre alt. Ich schreibe Ihnen, um Sie um Hilfe und Rat zu bitten und gegebenenfalls um einige Kontakte.
Ich schreibe Ihnen aus Brisbane, Australien, wo mich meine Eltern Will und Jules unterstützen. Ich plane, von Januar bis April 2026 für mehrere Monate nach Garmisch zu reisen, im Rahmen eines Arbeits- und Reiseprojekts. Ich habe den Deutschunterricht in der Schule sehr genossen und mich bei einem Schulausflug Anfang des Jahres in Ihre Region verliebt.
Mein Ziel ist es, mich so gut wie möglich in das Leben in Garmisch einzubringen. Konkret möchte ich mein Deutsch verbessern und so viel wie möglich Ski fahren, mit dem Ziel, später vielleicht Skilehrer zu werden. Ich hoffe auch, eine gesellige Arbeit zu finden, bei der ich Deutsch sprechen und üben kann.
Ich hoffe, ich werde auch Einheimische in meinem Alter kennenlernen und vielleicht auch andere junge Leute aus Übersee.
Ich möchte gerne arbeiten (mit einem Working-Holiday-Visum) und bin bereit, in der Gastronomie, z. B. in Cafés, Restaurants, Bars und Küchen, tätig zu sein. Außerdem würde ich gerne Englisch unterrichten und mit Kindern arbeiten. Ich war bereits Schülersprecher an meiner Schule und verfüge über einige Berufserfahrungen.
Es mag hilfreich sein zu wissen, dass ich Sängerin bin und mich sehr für Musiktheater und Schauspiel interessiere.
Ich schreibe Ihnen, um zu fragen, ob Sie ortsansässige, freundliche Familien kennen und mich mit diesen in Kontakt bringen können, die möglicherweise daran interessiert sind, mir für einen beliebigen Zeitraum eine Gastfamilie mit Arbeitsmöglichkeit anzubieten.
WirIch wäre Ihnen sehr dankbar für die Gelegenheit, mit Ihnen über mögliche Optionen zu sprechen. Wir stehen derzeit mit Max Pohl von der Skischule Vivalpin in Kontakt, und auch er sucht freundlicherweise nach Möglichkeiten, mir bei der Orientierung in Garmisch zu helfen.
Ich habe eine Webseite erstellt, auf der ich meine Ziele und Stärken für das kommende Jahr erläutere. Ich arbeite noch daran, hoffe aber, dass sie Ihnen erste Antworten auf Ihre Fragen liefert.https://www.visitozworkers.org/marthatb.html
Vielen Dank für Ihre Zeit und zögern Sie bitte nicht, sich bei mir zu melden. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, von Ihnen zu hören.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen und besten Wünschen,
Martha Taunton-Burnet
Telefon, SMS & WhatsApp+61 478 001 108
E-Mail:[email protected]
LETTER TO WERDENFELS GYMNASIUM HEADMASTER - ENGLISH
10 December 2025
Dear Headmaster Christoph Hagenauer and your School Management Team,
Hello! My name is Martha and I am 18 years old. I am writing to ask for your help and advice, and possibly some introductions if possible.
I am writing from Brisbane, Australia, with my Parents, Will and Jules, assisting me, as I plan to travel to Garmisch for several months from January to April in 2026, as part of a work and travel adventure. I have loved studying German at school, and fell in love with your region when I visited on a school trip earlier this year.
My aims are to become involved in Garmisch life as much as possible. Specifically I would like to improve my German as much as possible, ski as much as possible with the aim of potentially becoming a ski instructor in the future. I also hope to find sociable work that allows me to speak and practice my German.
I hope I will also be able to meet local people my own age, and perhaps also other young people from overseas.
I am keen to work, (with a working holiday visa) and am able to work in hospitality roles such as café, restaurant, bar and kitchen. I am also willing to be involved with informal teaching of English, and working with children. I have been a student leader in my school, and I already have a reasonable amount of work experience in different jobs.
It may help to know that I am a singer, and am very keen on musical theatre and drama.
I am writing to you to ask if you know of, and are able to put me in touch with any local and friendly families who may be interested in offering me a homestay/working arrangement for any period of time.
We would be very grateful for an opportunity to talk to you about any possibilities that may exist. We are currently in contact with Max Pohl of the Vivalpin ski school, and he is also kindly looking at ways to help me find my way in Garmisch.
I have created a webpage resume to explain my aims and attributes for the year ahead. I am still working on it, but I hope this can provide information for any initial questions you may have. https://www.visitozworkers.org/marthatb.html
Thank you so much for your time and please do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.
With greetings and best wishes,
Martha Taunton-Burnet
Dear Headmaster Christoph Hagenauer and your School Management Team,
Hello! My name is Martha and I am 18 years old. I am writing to ask for your help and advice, and possibly some introductions if possible.
I am writing from Brisbane, Australia, with my Parents, Will and Jules, assisting me, as I plan to travel to Garmisch for several months from January to April in 2026, as part of a work and travel adventure. I have loved studying German at school, and fell in love with your region when I visited on a school trip earlier this year.
My aims are to become involved in Garmisch life as much as possible. Specifically I would like to improve my German as much as possible, ski as much as possible with the aim of potentially becoming a ski instructor in the future. I also hope to find sociable work that allows me to speak and practice my German.
I hope I will also be able to meet local people my own age, and perhaps also other young people from overseas.
I am keen to work, (with a working holiday visa) and am able to work in hospitality roles such as café, restaurant, bar and kitchen. I am also willing to be involved with informal teaching of English, and working with children. I have been a student leader in my school, and I already have a reasonable amount of work experience in different jobs.
It may help to know that I am a singer, and am very keen on musical theatre and drama.
I am writing to you to ask if you know of, and are able to put me in touch with any local and friendly families who may be interested in offering me a homestay/working arrangement for any period of time.
We would be very grateful for an opportunity to talk to you about any possibilities that may exist. We are currently in contact with Max Pohl of the Vivalpin ski school, and he is also kindly looking at ways to help me find my way in Garmisch.
I have created a webpage resume to explain my aims and attributes for the year ahead. I am still working on it, but I hope this can provide information for any initial questions you may have. https://www.visitozworkers.org/marthatb.html
Thank you so much for your time and please do not hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you.
With greetings and best wishes,
Martha Taunton-Burnet