Tyler: United States: Jun 07, 1994

Having taught English as a Second Language over the past year between Vietnamese schools and online adult education for Chinese students, I have not only grown comfortable with teaching ESL as a subject, but also am familiar with the different needs of students of all age ranges and the various skills specific to each.

My education consists of having graduated with high honors with a degree in English, creative writing, a skill-set that has made me excellent at critical thinking, rhetorical strategies and the precise theory and application of written English. I have also received high reviews from my current students for my excellent English pronunciation and accent and have been featured in voice-over work for various Vietnamese marketing campaigns.

Within the classroom I prefer a trusting atmosphere with students at the secondary level or above, looking to meet them halfway with their own interests to motivate them with relevant conversations and lessons in English that not only grab their attention but push them to think critically in a second language–a skill in itself. For younger students, constant engagement and patience is necessary to create an environment where they can be comfortable learning in order to gain the trust needed for quality instruction.