 I
just finished my Master Degree- while attending UMKC. I had
the chance to become the graduate teaching instructor. I
realized my love of teaching but had little chance to teach in
American Public school.
That this perfect offered a chance to not only gain the
certification but teaching practices both observing and being
observed. The location was also a major please. Best
Elephants.
DEON HAUSER
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find a program like this on the internet was unbelievable, I
actually could not believe it was true. The program had
everything I was looking for, which is the opportunity to
experience a wonderful new culture and country. I have always
enjoyed working with people and the opportunity to be able to
not only travel, but to experience a culture and meet friends
to last a lifetime!
BOBBI BEINTZ
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have always wanted to teach overseas. I love traveling. I love
meeting new people. I am very fascinated with other culture
and being in other countries. This special Thai Project. I
have always wanted to go to Thailand. I have been really
interested in Thai culture and I love the food. The project
was ideal because it was for only a half a year and if I want
to stay larger then that could be a possibility. It's great to
get certificate and then. I can teach other countries as well.
But Thailand was my first choice. I have been to Asia and
loved it and. I want to go back Thailand was and still in my
heart.
ANN KRISTIN NEWCOMBE
USA |
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choose this project because I wanted to travel and try
teaching. I also love being more than a tourist by actually
living amongst the people. These projects allowed me to do are
that but also would certify me in TESOL along with giving me
hand on experience. I didn't have to worry about committing to
a full year like other TESOL teaching positions required.
Being a part of the special TESOL project seemed to be the
most logical move-now and for my future. Not to mention the
Thai culture has always interested me.
LAURA CARR
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chose this project to experience a different culture while be
able to travel! Become a part of a community. I enjoy
interactions with people and hearing about lives of people. I have experience in worrying with
children/teenagers with in an education setting. I wanted to
broaden my knowledge. The rewards I opportunities to travel
are also appealing. Not to mention getting paid a teacher and
meeting new people.
PATRICK NOBLES
USA |
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chose this project because I wanted to travel. However, I did not
know how to get started. I felt this project allowed me to
become familiar with the country culture and people before
being thrown into a teaching position.
RYAN ALDRICH
USA |
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picked the STP Phuket project because I am very interested in
Thailand & would like to the opportunity to interact with
locals. I have no teaching background, but I have always
thought I would like to teach so this seemed like a great
opportunity to try it out. I love working with kids & I think
though my experience with Thai children I will get a great
understanding of the culture. I have always dreamed of
traveling in Asia, so this project will make that come true.
ALEX VERE-NICOLL
USA |
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project seemed very well put together with each step laid out
for you. That was a big draw for me. I also loved that once
you were certified you could take the certification anywhere.
Thailand was the other main reason, because I have always been
attracted to south East Asian cultures. I hope this will give
me a great emersion education before going to graduate school
to study the area further.
SARAH STEIN
USA |
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chose this project so I could return to Thailand and make a
difference in young people lives. I wanted to earn my teaching
certificate and appreciated the fact that I did not have to
search for a job.
ALLISON
USA |
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 As
a current teacher, I wanted to be able to travel as well as
better work with English language learner back in the states.
ODESSA ARMSTRONG
USA |
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 I've
never traveled before and have always wanted to my friend did
this last year and absolutely level it. I am a teacher and I
know that this will be an awesome experience.
WILL BOYLAN
USA |
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choose to take up this project for several reasons. Mainly, my
love of traveling, I have always been interested in this part
of the world as well. My college friend went through this
program & highly recommended it to me.
ALI HASS
USA |
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 Always
wanted to travel but never got a chance, may peruse teaching
career and wanted to try it to see if I like it, and the
timing worked out well concerning my commitments at home.
ARTEM KIRSHON
USA |
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wanted to learn to teach interested in Buddhism, Muay Thai,
yoga, land of smiles.
JESSICA OKEEFE
USA |
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have always wanted to teach overseas and travel, and thought
that after I finished university was the best time. My friend,
Laura, lead me to the website of this project online and I
became very interested. I liked that it was only 5 months
especially because it is my first time. I always really wanted
to travel to Thailand-especially Phuket because of the
beaches. However, I am so excited to teach Thai children
English become immersed in a culture that is foreign to my
own.
MELISSA VECCHIARELLI
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am just graduated with a degree in criminal justice. However,
I have been thinking about getting another degree for
teaching. I plan on using this project to help me decide if
teaching is for me.
JOSEPH WHELAN
USA |
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chose to take up the project in order to travel and experience love
Thailand on a more intimate level than just visiting.
Particularly the 4 month commitment of the project attracted
guaranteed job took away a lot of the worries.
NATALIE SMITH
USA |
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chose this project for three main reasons. I wanted to take a
gap year between graduating from college and starting a
career. This program time table is perfect for me. It falls in
Line with the hiring cycle for universities. The last reason
is that classroom teaching experience looks very good on my
resume. I know that I will be able to use this experience to
help me get a job back in the states.
BRAIN GOSNEY
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few reasons
1- I want to see the world, and experience culture without
being a tourist. Having a job and interacting with people will
enable me to do so.
2- I love kids.
3- I love Asia because I am very into the cuisine and culture.
I worked at many Asian restaurants in New York City and fell
in love with the people and cuisine. I plan to end up in
Japan, but Thailand is a nice stepping stone.
4- To find a lovely Asian wife. (he he)
BYAN DANNA
USA |
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special TESOL project in Phuket accommodated my interest in
travel and teaching. I have always had the desire to
travel/study abroad and never did due to my involvement in
rowing. The sport required much time dedication, not allowing
for much free time. After graduation, I knew would travel and
found my reading about Thailand must excite. I have been
watching rowing for two years and I love teaching the sport. I
definitely see myself teaching for along time to come and
found the special TESOL project in Phuket to be an ideal
starting point due to the mixture of teaching and traveling.
LESLIE BULACAN
USA |
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year I spent seven months teaching at a French school. I found
the experience very challenging, but also excellent way to
see another culture from the inside. Upon returning to the
states realized I was already eager to try something new I
decided it would be an excellent to improve my teaching skills
and another culture.
VANESSA
USA |
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decided to attend this project in order to enhance my teaching
skills in the ESL classroom. Given prior experience as a
teacher in Asia, I find it invaluable to research new teaching
methods and ideas, as well as network with peers.
OSCAR ARIAS
USA |
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chose this project for heavy persons. I have been interested
in traveling since I was a child. I have done some traveling
abroad and enjoyed it immensely. I am also interested in
teaching and learner about other wines. Thai culture is very
interesting to me, such as the food, the people and the
land/nature. The way the program is set up makes this
opportunity very appealing and career a centre in introduction
to traveling and teaching. It's a win situation for us. I am
also adventure love to meet people so the match here, for
this program is excellent. Thank you.
MARCI DESCHAMPS
USA |
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chose to take on this project, because I love the students
and I love to teach. The opportunity presented itself as an
opportunity to teach in country other than America and
discover the level of commitment in other countries of culture
as well as see if all students are as lovable and enthralling
as those in the U.S.
TAYLOR RICHMAND GUNN
USA |
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chose this project because I was looking for a short- team
job opportunity with long term option for expansion. This
program offered me the chance to live in two locations in
Thailand & received a certificate that I could use in the
future, abroad or at home. I have always wanted to teach & this
was the perfect option to teach & live within another culture
while carrying some money. I also chose Thailand because it is
a beautiful country with various types of landscrapes &
beautiful Scenes
SARA BEILINSKI
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