William: United Kingdom: Nov 01, 2020

I am a very inquisitive individual, always seeking to learn new things and improve every facet I can. I like to consider myself as a welcoming and sociable person, always willing to converse with others whether they are new or familiar faces. Having a desire for travelling and having graduated with a degree in English Language and Literature, I decided to facilitate my interests and skills through teaching English as a second language.

After I graduated I took the leap to move to Hanoi, Vietnam, to teach English at public schools. During my time teaching for Binh Minh Education Development Center (Jan 2019 – Mar 2020), I taught over 1000 students and 30 classes per week, demonstrating cross-cultural communication skills, as well as structure and enthusiasm within the classroom. I also exhibited cultural sensitivity inside and outside the classroom, immersing myself and embracing a foreign culture and adjusting to its unique social etiquette. Since the pandemic, I have transferred my skills onto online platforms, where I continue to teach children and adults English every day.

Moving to Vietnam allowed me to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone, which facilitated invaluable personal growth. I consistently try to challenge myself physically and mentally to develop my skills and expose myself to new experiences. I am curious to seek new environments and enhance my skills, whether this is in a new work environment or a foreign culture.