Hello! Thanks for stopping by.
I'm a young energetic educator who has over 3 years of working and living abroad in Asia. Although most of my experience is teaching ESL, I am looking to teach Social Studies. I have a keen interest in History and have passed the Arizona State Educator Proficiency Assessment for History and am nearly finished with a Social Studies teacher full-certification program.
Personally, I am currently 27 years old and living in China, although I am originally from California and Arizona in the U.S. I enjoy exercise, learning languages, good conversation, and museums. My personality is outgoing and personable. I love to smile and keep positive. I'm also able to adjust to new surroundings well and enjoy a new challenge. I am married, however my spouse will not be accompanying me, as she will be continuing her own studies.
What can I offer to your organization? I have 3 years experience teaching English and other subjects in Asia to a variety of age groups, and am very adaptable. I shouldn't have any problem adjusting to new curriculum. Additionally, I enjoy living abroad and learning about culture. So, I am accustomed to living abroad. I have also been actively engaged in professional devlopment through an Arizona Dept. of Education certified teacher certification program and an internship at the Western Academy of Beijing's Humanities Dept. I will be fully licensed to teach secondary school History/Social studies in Spring 2009. I have experience with many sports and can coach extracurricular athletics, too.
I feel creating a positive classroom environment that allows students to be comfortable with actively participating is very important. Although I have experience, I want to learn from my fellow teachers and supervisors. The best resources a teacher has are his co-workers. Different teachers have different styles and ideas. By exchanging ideas, all teachers in the organization can improve.
Thank you for your time. Please feel free contact me at thomas_gammill@yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Thomas D. Gammill II
