Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Shortly after finishing my undergraduate studies at Ohio State University, I was ready for an adventure. I had been touring with a children's theatre company, and meeting young students excited about seeing a play and learning about how to do it got me excited to take my teaching to students wherever I could.

I found myself on a plane to China to teach drama to students in Hong Kong.

I taught all levels of drama as a supplement to English programs there. Some were writing full length plays or performing poetry. Others had yet to learn simple vocabulary. Through drama, I was able to make a connection with all of these students.

The most exciting part of the work was discovering individual student goals. I had students interested in dance, illustration, theatre, math, music, and myriad other topics. Sharing the usefulness of English as a tool to help these young thinkers achieve their goals was exceptionally rewarding, and inspired me to later obtain a certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the University of Toronto. 

My experience in China allowed me to explore the region and expand my love for socio-cultural arts. I will pursue primary source cultural study for the rest of my life, whether it is through international teaching, travel, or cultural connections in my homeland.

To view my teaching philosophy for English, click below.