David: United Kingdom: Aug 01, 2018

A native speaker with a passion for English, I also have very neutral Received Pronunciation. Currently working as an English teacher in Santiago de Chile, I have experience working with Adults through both set course materials and IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation, and so am comfortable adjusting to meet the needs of the students. I feel that being able to adapt to the student, both in terms of methods and behaviour are the key to a successful learning environment.
I find new cultural experiences be an exciting prospect, and thoroughly enjoy seeing how people from around the world approach problems, entertainment, learning and all other aspects of life. Learning about a new culture is the only way to thrive in it, and one of the greatest advantages of the teaching career is it allows one to learn about the lives of others through our everyday experiences. Furthermore, being able to help people reach their potential is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, and one that teaching fulfils in abundance.
I studied music for my degree, and it was there I discovered teaching, but I also got to experience what it felt like to be learning from a teacher, far more advanced than myself. Having this experience allows me to empathise with the difficulties a learner faces in the classroom, and I feel this creates a constructive and collaborative attitude between the teacher and students. Everyday I try to learn something new from my students, which not only helps me to grow as a person, but allows the student to express ideas and things that are important to them.