I was going over some old files: documents, photos and videos on my
computer. Sending those which I truly believe that I don’t need them
for now to the Recycle Bin.I had had removed a few and I saw this file. I
thought it would be worthy sharing it to everyone.
I have plans of making and designing and soon publishing my own IELTS
or practical English guide book specifically designed for Asian
learners. For 8 years working part time as an English tutor and/or IELTS
Mentor, I have seen a lot of books, skits, drills, review materials,
strategies and techniques. Some work well for others, but some don’t.
But for a scored English exam such as the tough IELTS, nothing could be
more important than results. Some techniques and drills might be so
fancy or appealing for the teacher level, but what’s more important is
something that students could grasps right away since IELTS is also a
time-based test. You have got to get results done in a few given minutes
for the test. Regardless, how one is well-adept with words or confident
with his language level if he could not manage the given time, then
probably he might end up having a lower score than his goal.
There are many approaches to IELTS actually, I mean for targeting a
certain bond score for that matter. And the good thing here is that, I
had developed certain drills and experimented on my students for almost a
decade. I stayed away from technical Western-suggested strategies
because obviously, the level of language is different with ours. As an
Asian myself, and a 2nd or 3rd language learner, I knew what works best
for us. Whether formally or informally, I had coached students mostly
from East Asia (Japan, Korea, and China). 80% are Korean High School and
University Students. I also guided Filipinos (mostly nurses) and Thai
Students as well. Along the way, there were few handful of Arabic and
African students that asked guidance on how to arrived at their IELTS
goal scores.
Anyways, the introduction seems too be too lengthy but as as a
retrospect, it would be worthwhile to go back to how I got started as an
English or leveled up to be and IELTS Coach and Adviser. I am not a
language expert myself, because obviously I’m already a 3rd language
learner, I had my own share of flaws and mistakes (often verbose and
redundant) but what matters most is to be or achieve a certain level
that you could be very confident in.
This was the letter I gave to the Academic Head and the
Vice-President of the School I used to work part-time for. And so, I
got in–was accepted and trained with some few selected faculty. And from
there I developed and leveled up my basic English skills into
something that would benefit other Second/ English language learners for
the next years despite I was just doing it part-time–mostly night time
actually.
So without much further ado, Here it its:/
Dra. (Name Witheld)
CNS I Academic Head
Vice President
September 13, 2010
Dear Ma’am;
Greetings of Peace and Love!
Not only are my experience and
training in IELTS not being put to “better” use
but also I feel too little or no growth at all with the
work I’m having right
now. Though they are not actually getting wasted but seemingly I feel
dormant in my
department.
Nonetheless, I still feel satisfied
enough because I think I’m an effective teacher in
. a way that there are improvements in our
students performance no matter how
small these improvements were. Related to these are our
understanding and kind
heart to at least “baby-sit” them. Personally, if I were asked,
these “numerical”
improvements are improvements in their behavior.
Going back to what I’ve stated
earlier, I am re-expressing my desire to join
your pool of IELTS teachers because I strongly
believe that I can best help “lift
the students’ bar” to another 0.5 or to a 1.0 bond. My ways and
means of
instruction might appear different or radical but this is how I was
molded from CNS II—that is
to invest and develop what the students have and less on
feeding, which others my have been doing
[unconsciously]. Unlike them, seldom
do I give and feed, then at the end of the week or month, withdraws
everything fed by a test or two.
Only through joining your IELTS team
can I really be of potential help to our
clients while achieving growth and further honing of my skills not only
as a teacher but also as a better
person in the larger picture.
Should there be any vacancies or
possibility that I can be a part of your
elite IELTS team, then I would be very grateful
to grab that chance—an
opportunity to work for and work with you.
Think like an examiner,
Teacher Eddie
Intensive English Program Teacher
Did you enjoy this “flashback” article about my part-time job
as a Language Coach? Are you interested in learning the technique I
developed for 2nd or 3rd language acquisition?
Do you have an amazing personal experience that brings back wonderful memories to tell? Share your memories as well! Hope you enjoyed my personal experience.
