The Teachers Behind the Academy (part 1)

Every time you look for an ESL school abroad, you ask mostly about the school’s location, curriculum, enrollment fee, study hours, accommodation, etc.  That is understandable.  Often times, it does not cross your mind to know about your instructors.  You just expect to show up in class and let the instructor coach you in improving your English skills.

I say, it would be good to get to know your instructors to help release apprehensions in learning English.  It is comforting to know that your instructor will not judge you for your mistakes but help you improve your skills.  It is good to know that you can ask questions without feeling embarrassed about asking them.  It is good to know the teachers who can supply you with sufficient information.

So, who are our skilled instructors?

Read more to find out.

TEACHER BENJ



A skilled nurse with licenses under his belt, Teacher Benj always challenges himself to do better in his field.  After being in the medical environment for a while, he interestingly decided to pursue teaching.  He exposed himself into teaching general and business English.  After joining Global Steps Academy in 2015, he incorporated nursing in his teachings.

Teacher Benj is a team leader and the head instructor for medical English in the said academy.  As the head of medical English, he makes sure that the curriculum is updated in accordance to the student’s level.  Knowing how tough the job of a nurse could be, he appropriately created a program that would be fun and informative at the same time.  Together with the other nurse instructors, they convene to role-play with the students.

Walking down the halls of the academy, Teacher Benj lights up the surroundings with his vibrant personality.  He definitely enjoys putting a smile on someone’s face.  His meticulous teaching and patience for the students earned him a spot as a trainer for new ESL instructors.

For Teacher Benj, he wants to be able to teach you general and business English.  His wishes include coaching you in improving your scores in TOEFL and TOEIC.  He hopes to guide his students through by entertaining all questions related to medical English.  Basically, Teacher Benj wants to make sure that no minute in his class goes to waste.

If you feel that you can match up with his personality, do not be afraid to approach him.  He is a friendly individual.  He might even sing and dance for you.  *wink*


TEACHER MIA




Alongside Teacher Benj, Teacher Mia is another veteran.  A team leader as well, she has been tagged as a strict teacher.  Not to intimidate anybody, but she definitely expects to see results.  However, do not be frightened.  Underneath that nonchalant face is a funny teacher.  Yes.  You read it right.  Teacher Mia is funny.  She <b>means business</b> in the classroom but she sometimes mixes her lessons with humor.  How does she do that?  I guess you need to find out for yourself.

Teacher Mia is known for improving students’ sentence construction.  She will teach you different ways of expressing your thoughts.  It is in her nature.  In her college years, she studied BA Communication in the University of the Philippines Baguio.  She majored in Journalism and minored in Broadcast Communication.  Talk about dedication.  Teacher Mia definitely knows her craft.  So, if you need to improve your writing skill in any international English tests or just writing in general, I think you know who to approach.

In the academy, she takes care of all summarized evaluation.  If you want to know your standing, knock on her door and she will welcome you in her room.  Consider it your counseling time as well.  She can spare a few minutes to help you with anything related to English.

*to be continued*
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