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Welcome Nick and Jessica

Two new teachers arrived today.  Nick and Jessica are from the US.  They were married just a few weeks ago.  What a honeymoon.

The kids really seem to like them.  They seem enthusiastic (just wait until presentations, LOL).

I wish them the best of luck!

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Opinions

Opinions are like…

It’s recently come to my attention that a former co-worker has black-listed the school.  I don’t agree with what this person has said.  This person had some severe interpersonal conflicts with another co-worker.  I believe this person came to the school thinking it would be an easy job.  Anyone who has taught ESL, especially at a Korean hogwan, will tell you that it isn’t an easy job.

I am happy here the majority of the time.  Are there things at the school that need addressed?  Yup.  Are they being addressed?  Yup.

Take what you read with a grain of salt.  Contact or ask to speak to more than one teacher at a school you might be interested in.

That’s all I will say.  This is my own opinion and does not in any way reflect the opinions of my co-workers or employers.

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May Birthday Friday

Last Friday was May’s Birthday Friday.  Yes folks, I’m actually on the ball this month.  No waiting until three weeks after the fact to post pictures.  I promise I’ll do my best to be good.

Birthday Boys and Girls

Birthday Boys and Girls!

Blow out the candles!

Blow out those candles!

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April Birthday Friday

Well, since May’s Birthday Friday is right around the corner (like next week), I decided it was time to finally get April’s pictures up.

Our birthday boys and girls

Our birthday boys and girls

Blow out the candles!

Blow out the candles!

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New Schedule Yet Again

I’m feeling somewhat guilty for the lack of attention I’ve paid to this blog. I’ve done a lot of neat stuff the last couple months, I just haven’t had time (or energy) to get it all down. I’ll try to be better in the future.

So our schedules have changed again.

Another new schedule

I’m now the charge teacher for November. Sounds important… More of a pain really. I have to sit in the room between classes and contact the parents (who mostly don’t speak/read English) once a month. Oh well. I guess it’ll look good on a resume.

So what am I teaching?

  • March – Phonics
  • May – Language
  • July – Phonics
  • November – Phonics and Speaking
  • ShaSha (6 year olds) – Language
  • A3 – Math and Reading
  • A5 – Math
  • C1- Math, Science and Writing
  • C5 – Language and Reading
  • D3 – Language, Reading, Writing and Speaking
  • Ivy – Science, Reading, Writing and Speaking

Never a dull moment.

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February Birthday Friday

This post has been back dated.  Sorry about the delay in getting it up.

These are the pictures for February’s Birthday Friday.  Enjoy!

Birthday boys and girls

Our birthday boys and girls

Blowing out the candles

Blow out the candles and make a wish! 

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January Birthday Friday

I figured I better get this up seeing as tomorrow (errr rather today, Photobucket was being a pain last night) is February Birthday Friday… Yeah, I’ve just been a little bit distracted lately.

Birthday boys and girls

Our Birthday Boys and Girls

Blowing out the candles

Blow out those candles!

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