 My name is
Brandon Emmerich and I recently graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota.
I am tremendously excited by the opportunity to teach English here in Yangzhou. I find this country, city and school wonderful and fascinating, and I look forward to beginning the term. |
 Dave (David) Lambert.
I am from Adelaide, South Australia but I was brought up in England and also lived in Botswana, Africa for 2 years.
In my career as an engineering draughtsman and designer I have taught new employees the use of CAD and 3D modelling software.
In addition I assisted highly skilled technical staff from other countries with their English.
I have taught English in Australia to immigrants from a number of other countries.
My main interests are music (I play violin, mandolin, and guitar. I have taught violin to beginners), photography and travel.
China is a fascinating place and this is a very interesting time in history to be here. I enjoy teaching the lively, clever and fascinating children at the school and the company of the Chinese teachers I work with. |
 Hi! My name is
Joel Parker and I am from the United States. I came to China last year with hopes to improve my teaching skills and learn a fascinating language.
This year I will be teaching the International high school Integrated Science class. I enjoy getting to know the students and organizing fun activities, with hopes in providing a positive, stimulation and fun learning environment.
I believe that each new year will be full of new and rewarding opportunities and am looking forward to spending it here at BNOFLS here in Yangzhou! |
 My name is
Erin. I’m from Syracuse New York.
I enjoy hiking, playing the drums and photography.
I came to China not only to teach but to study China’s rich culture.
I enjoyed teaching at Beijing New Oriental so much last year I just had to return for a second year to teach the children of grade two again. I am so looking forward to this year.
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Landon from Laramie, Wyoming. I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College.
During my studies, I had many inspiring and unique teachers. I came to New Oriental to live up to their example.
As a foreign expert, I get the opportunity to share my love of learning with some very bright and gifted students. I can also continue my own education by exploring China and learning about the Chinese people and culture.
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 Hello Everyone! My name is
Lisa and I'm from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Prior to moving to Asia, I worked for a marketing company for 7 years as a National Account Manager. I was responsible for over 45 projects ranging from planning to execution to post-analysis for companies such as Anheuser-Busch InvBev and Procter & Gamble.
I take great pride in my work and I believe that if you're passionate about what you do, it makes it that much more rewarding! From a very early age I have always wanted to teach, and although this has been a significant career change, I'm eager to learn the ins and outs of teaching.
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 Hello everyone my name is
Steven I have come from London, England, where I was employed as a stockbroker. (Not nearly as glamorous as it sounds)
I am very excited to be teaching the kids in this wonderful school and I
am sure I will also learn many, many things from the kids, not least
how to improve my basketball skills. The school, city, and country are all so exciting and beautiful.
I enjoy playing basketball, tennis, surfing, soccer and many
many more sports.
The thing I am looking forward to most is interacting with the kids and learning the Chinese language and culture.
I look forward to the great journey ahead and as I like to say,
It’s all cool by the pool.....
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 A big HELLO from England! I’m
George and I love travelling to new places, experiencing new cultures, meeting new people and hopefully making many friends along the way.
I have made a career in the automotive industry in England and New Zealand and am a qualified vehicle mechanic. I’ve spent many years in vehicle leasing and later in the car auction business.
After completing my TESOL course last year in Perth, I decided to follow a different career path and along with my desire to travel, I wanted to use my recently acquired qualification to a mutual benefit.
China was first on my list (by a long way) to teach English, since I am interested in its culture, customs, people, and also to learn the language. I know I will be investing many years trying to experience all that China has to offer, but I also know it will all be worth it.
I am excited to be here in Yangzhou and to have the opportunity to teach at the Beijing New Oriental and to meet the parents and teachers, but especially the students as I have always wanted to teach children and spend time talking to them and am looking forward to a happy and enjoyable time for everyone involved
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Patrick McGrath and come from Bryn Maws PA outside of Philly. Having just finished school I wanted to see more of the world.
After hearing about teaching ESL in China, I completed my TESOL certification and came to Yangzhou. Last year I enjoyed teaching the children in Grade One and returned for a second year following my students into Grade Two.
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 Hello! My name is
Bret Peterson and I am from Bradenton, Florida in the United States. I enjoy athletics, reading, and art.
At University, I studied Economics, Political Science, and Asian Studies. I came to China to teach English while learning more about the Chinese culture and language! I am very excited to tech at Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School – Yangzhou.
In the following year, I hope to help my students develop their English speaking skills, travel, and reach fluency in Mandarin, Chinese. I plan to remain working in China for the next three years.
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 My name is
Emily.
I'm from Melbourne, Australia. This is my second year teaching first grade at Beijing Xin Dong Fang and I am very excited to be returning to see my adorable students again and meet many new ones.
My qualifications include several TESOL specialty subjects including teaching English to children, Teaching Grammar, Business English, and preparing students for IELTS and TOEFL examinations required to study in many foreign universities.
Learning, as well as teaching are both passions of mine, and I find, through teaching, I also learn many new things everyday from each of my students.
I love living and working in China and the many exciting opportunities it presents. I hope to continue to thoroughly enjoy my job throughout this year as well.
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 Hello! I'm
Chelbee. I'm from the United States and this is my second year here at BNOFLS.
I taught Grade 4 last year and it was a really great experience for me. I had so much fun teaching the students English and I hope that they had fun with me too. It was a very interesting year and I am glad to be back here in Yangzhou!
I will be teaching United States History in the International High School this year and I really hope that the students will find the material to be very exciting. I look forward to helping my students prepare for the college that they wish to attend. I think that school year will be a lot of fun for everyone! |
 Hello, my name is
Gunawan Halim from Indonesia.
At the beginning, my main reason to come to China was to study Chinese. My adventure in China continues when I found a job in Beijing, before I moved to work in Yangzhou to join my wife in this beautiful school. This is my 5th year working at this school as an IT teacher.
Teaching is a lifelong learning process of learning about new philosophies and new strategies, learning from the parents and community, learning from colleagues, and especially learning from the children. Children have taught me to open my mind and my heart to the joys, the innocence, and the diversity of ideas in the world. Because of this, I will never forget how to smile with the new, cherish the old, and laugh with the children.
I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. I am now proud to call Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou, or China my second home. |
 My name is
Peter Bower. I am from Newcastle, Australia.
I have a history in music, philosophy, hospitality and education.
Last year I taught at New Oriental in Yangzhou and greatly enjoyed it. This year I am again teaching here and so far I am finding the position very rewarding.
I receive much satisfaction from having dynamic interactions with the colorful array of kids.
In other words: I love teaching the children.
I look forward to a fun, interesting growth experience this 2nd year here in this amazing country.
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 My name is
Evi Troizi. I was born in Cyprus. I've lived most of my adult life in South Africa. My studies (computer programming) have helped me realize that life won't always go as planned. There is a time when you have to stop dreaming and you have to wake up!
That realization led me to China. Initially it was an impulse decision. I was in search of something to break my normal every day routine and I just closed my eyes and took the first step.
The first step brought me to Beijing New Oriental. I love teaching English to children. I feel renewed every single day I am here. Not a dull moment in China!
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 Hi, my name is
Michael Johnson, and I am from a small town in Northern California called Elk Grove.
I love scuba diving, sailing, and writing music with my daughter. I also am an avid reader. My favorite authors are; James Clavell, Larry Niven, and Stephen King.
I have been traveling, and writing about my experiences for the last two years. This included solo sailing my boat in the Bahamas Islands for a year, hitchhiking across the United States and Northern Mexico, and spending three months traversing back and forth across Mainland China from Hong Kong up to Beijing.
I’ve met some wonderful people in my travels, and fell in love with this beautiful country.
I look forward to working with the teachers here at New Oriental, and teaching English to the children of China, as I try to learn Mandarin.
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