Experiences Promoting Teaching Skills
I have had many experience which helped me understand how to be an effective teacher. Below is the list of experiences which gave me the skills and understandings I have today.
- A student in ESL/EFL classes.
- An assistant teacher at EFL institution for children.
- Teaching lessons at LDS church meetings.
- Full-time volunteer missionary service for LDS church.
- Internship at Beaconsfield primary school in Melbourne, Australia.
- Trainer at the guest service department, Japanese speaking tour guide section at the Polynesian Cultural Center.
- EIL (English as an International Language) listening/speaking tutor at BYU-Hawaii.
- A teacher of the spouse English class at BYU-Hawaii.
- A proctor at the testing center at BYU-Hawaii.
(I learned the importance of validity, reliability, and practicality of an assessment. I have also seen the effect a test has on students.) - A student at BYU-Hawaii.
(I learned how to approach people from different cultures effectively.) - Clean checks at student housings in Hawaii.
(I learned to be responsible of the environment where education is placed.) - Giving a talk at LDS church.
(I learned how to prepare and present an effective short presentation.) - Assignments and responsibilities at LDS church.
(I learned to learn people’s names and closely work with individuals.) - Detox program. (30day, 10day body cleanse experience)
(I learned to be disciplined and the effects of our diet habits in learning.)