Sherin: United Kingdom: Feb 01, 2022

Since I can remember, I have been teaching my mother and family members English as it is not their first language, which continued to others I have met during my lifetime. People find it comfortable asking me to help them with their pronunciation and teaching them the meanings of words when they ask. They appreciated me being patient and understanding, and no judgement passed on them. I volunteered to teach art at the BIY Summer School programme for young people aged 10-25 who came from disadvantaged areas in London. The core group I taught were aged 12 -16. The students enjoyed the sessions, and they came up with very creative and fun artwork even though at the beginning they were sceptical. Some were even afraid to draw because they thought they were not good enough to make art. But watching them gain confidence and seeing them grow week by week was priceless. I enjoyed working with the kids on this programme. I learnt a lot about myself during this experience. I carried out a plan from start to finish and executed it. I learned how to time-manage and command a classroom with the addition of being patient, empathetic and my fondness for young children would make me a perfect candidate as an EFL teacher. The skills I picked up can easily be transferred to teaching English, and I can also bring creativity, fun and positivity to the class.