Brent’s experience
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Nationality: American Present teaching place: David’s English Center, Taipei, Taiwan Teaching experience: David’s English Center, Taiwan (2005-present)Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA (2004-5) Tutored Medical Chinese I-III courses; taught undergraduate psychology classesWashington International School, Seattle (2003-4) Elementary to junior high school ages: phonics, spelling, grammar, vocabulary buildingZndoChina Chinese Refugee Association-senior adults, Seattle (2002) Taught conversation English; prepared students for US Citizenship ExaminationAdults and teenagers, individual and groups, Taiwan (1998-99)Junior Achievement, Seattle (Summer 1997)
Teaching is very rewarding. It’s a joy getting to know and interact with so many students, being part of their educational pursuits, and playing an active role in their personal and professional development through language learning. Teaching is not only a job, but rather-equally-a learning and growing experience. One of the greatest rewards gained from this line of work is the constant learning and development of my own professional skills. Living and teaching overseas adds much more to the experience through cultural and language exchange, as well as setting to know the diverse mix of other teachers (from various countries around the world) working here.
