Lucas: United Kingdom: Feb 01, 2021

My most recent experience in teaching is when I taught English in Shenzhen, China to 4-6 year olds from sept 2019 to Jan 2020. I have gained many skills though this, most notably my confidence, when teaching those at a young age its important to make the lessons fun with games and songs, so I had to let go of insecurities like 'looking silly'. The second most important skill I learnt was patience, I had a class of around 23, all at different stages in the English language development, not only did I have to be patient with those who lacked behind, but I also had to be flexible in ensuring those who were at a higher level were still engaged with the lesson.
I perform well in stressful situations, and find it easy to work with my colleagues. I love to explore and experience new things, and I'm not afraid to throw myself into new environments for example, when I arrived in China, it was the first time I had ever been abroad! Despite this, I was able to adapt very easily to the new culture and climate.
I have a deep passion for teaching and the rewarding feeling of seeing my students succeed.