huskies82
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About Me

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s of science in business administration with a minor in marketing. I have eight years of English teaching experience in China. My first teaching position was at a training school in Zhuhai where I worked for over five years. The students in this school included teenagers and adults with English levels that ... Read More>>

I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s of science in business administration with a minor in marketing. I have eight years of English teaching experience in China. My first teaching position was at a training school in Zhuhai where I worked for over five years. The students in this school included teenagers and adults with English levels that ranged from beginner to advanced. In this school, I taught a large variety of classes which included English comprehensive skills classes as well as business classes and cultural topics. Previously, I taught at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology. The university assigned me to teach an extensive variety of classes to include writing, business English, British literature, meteorology reading, science reading, intercultural communication, debate, listening, and oral English. My teaching duties included designing exams and assessing students’ speaking skills during oral exams. Currently, I am teaching at public speaking and oral English courses at Jilin International Studies University. Through use of the Prepare, Practice, and Present (PPP) teaching method, I hope students will improve their English skills and feel more confident using English both in and out of the classroom. For example, I try to incorporate real-world activities in the classroom such as requiring students to make group presentations about various topics such as choosing the best energy source for China’s future, making a weather forecast, promoting tourism to an assigned climate region, making a business plan for a restaurant, and conducting a job interview. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling to historic and natural sights, playing board games, and hiking. I will be available to start teaching at your college starting in the autumn semester of 2025.

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Oct 05, 2024 16:10

Articles : huskies82 commented on news My Second First Impressions as an Expat in China

The public urination was disgusting. I saw this more when I lived in a neighborhood with a lot of elderly people that didn't properly raise their grandkids. Seeing a child pee in the middle of a food market was especially disgusting. What is weirder is that nobody scolded the kid. As a foreigner, I would feel wrong ... Full Comment>>

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Oct 05, 2024 16:05

Articles : huskies82 commented on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?

Good attitude. Some people just resent all foreigners. The important thing is what do the students you are teaching think. If you are respectful and responsible, most will not see you as a loser. Full Comment>>

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Oct 05, 2024 16:03

Articles : huskies82 commented on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?

I worked with a couple of teachers from the Philippines and an Indian teacher that were very fluent and often assigned to teach the higher levels. The other Filipinos had decent English skills, but they often made simple grammar mistakes. These other teachers were assigned lower to mid-levels. Full Comment>>

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Oct 05, 2024 15:59

Articles : huskies82 commented on news LBH: Why are English Teachers in China Perceived as ‘Losers Back Home’?

The ESL jobs involving singing to kids are not as easy as people imagine. I would be terrified teaching kids and I respect those that can motivate young learners. I imagine that teaching kids is a lot of fun for those that have those skills and know tons of activities to get kids excited while also learning. Full Comment>>

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Jul 06, 2024 13:17

Articles : huskies82 commented on news My Worst Expat Colleagues as an ESL Teacher in China

My worst experience was when I was scolded by two managers because students complained the assigned topic (resume writing) was boring. The lesson plans said 'do not deviate from the lesson plan without management approval' and when I followed the lesson plan exactly I was scolded. I started teaching my own topics or ... Full Comment>>

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Jul 06, 2024 13:14

Articles : huskies82 commented on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do

The problem is the questions are extremely general. I am also asked if America is safe and this is a complex answer. I have to explain that it varies a lot and it is important to research the city if you are traveling there. China and America are both huge countries with a lot of variety. Full Comment>>

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Jul 05, 2024 21:29

Articles : huskies82 commented on news The Dos and Don’ts of Learning Chinese

Anki is great for vocabulary and you can edit the flashcards and add more. I like to also add photos to make studying the cards more interesting and also help make vocabulary cards stick in my mind. I used to use Duolingo before it got too greedy and started having ads all the time. Full Comment>>

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Jul 05, 2024 21:25

Articles : huskies82 commented on news Do ‘Face Jobs’ Still Exist in China?

Recently, I got a one day job for a steel company that wanted a foreign face for their promotional video. I was paid well for a few hours of easy work. Mostly I was standing around while the marketing team arranged the shoot. Full Comment>>

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Jul 05, 2024 21:21

Articles : huskies82 commented on news 5 Things Foreigners in China Shouldn’t Do

Losing your cool: I have seen some loud arguments between Chinese people and it is very true that a crowd of onlookers quickly forms. Insult Chinese food: I am honest and point out some dishes I like and a few I dislike. Chinese food is varied and one can likely find a few dishes they enjoy. Nobody gets offended if ... Full Comment>>

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