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Nicki

Summers

17 years of experience
San Diego,California
United States of America (USA)

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Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

About

Though born and raised in San Diego, I have lived and worked much of my life in other places including suburban Chicago, Washington D.C., Central Texas, The Netherlands and Okinawa, Japan.  My career as a high school social science/math teacher provided me wonderful opportunities to educate children, including many refugees, from all over the world. As a teacher/administrator, I organized and led 17 multi-day tours for students and families in Europe, Asia, and the USA. Since retiring from teaching I have worked as a San Diego tour guide for cruise ship passengers and an OTL tour director for Dutch and English speaking travelers touring the National Parks and the Western United States. In addition, I organize and lead small private tour groups to Europe. I hold dual USA/EU citizenship. 

We currently live in San Diego where we raised three children and are now blessed with two grandchildren.

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

National Parks, Western USA, Historical tours including WWII battlefields, European motor coach and rail tours.

I am also interested in and willing to prepare for other tour director opportunities throughout the United States and overseas.

Fun Fact!
I love basketball. Wilt Chamberlain is my favorite player of all time. John Wooden is my favorite coach.
Hobbies & Interests
Playing Spanish Guitar, Biking & Swimming, Volunteering at the San Diego Dutch School, Researching World War II History

Testimonials

"Thanks again for the fantastic tour throughout the beautiful USA." - Michael V.

"Thank you for taking such good care of all of us." - Harold & Nelleke M.

"You knocked it out of the park for this San Diego tour. Thanks so much." - Princess Cruise passenger James R.

 

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

SAN

Licenses

Training

Tour Director Certification - TripSchool 2025

Language(s)

English, Other(s)

Additional Education

San Diego State University, M.A. Educational Leadership & Administration 1998

National University, California Teaching Credentials (Secondary Social Science, Math, English and K-12) - 1992

Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois - B.A. Political Science 1981

General Availability

January - December

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