Miriam: United States: Aug 05, 2020

My passion for making a lasting impact in someone's life is what compels me to work hard everyday. I believe this is most memorable and apparent with children as we mold and shape them to be successors of the future. Not only this, but the innocent hearts of the children are what bring sincere joy in the midst of my seemingly chaotic life. Firmly believing this, I've dedicated seven years to serving as a Sunday School teacher at a Korean-American church in the U.S. to help nurture students' educational and social growth. Here, I've utilized and grown my verbal and written communication skills, ability in lesson planning, and presentation skills while further increasing my eye for detail and organization. I've also participated in the Junior Achievement program, where I taught a 4th grade class about business and economics through visual based activities, hands on group work, as well as individual reading and writing assignments. During my visits to Korea in the past summers, I have also volunteered at the Pyungkang Christian Academy in Seoul, where children between the ages 5 to 7 are taught English in an intimate, caring environment. Through these experiences, I've realized that it's not just about what you teach, but how you teach it. I understand that patience and genuine care is what makes a great teacher.