I would like to begin by telling you a little about myself and a few experiences I have had which encourage me to pursue a career of
teaching English as a second language. One of the core objectives I have had in life is to learn about our world’s limitless amount of cultural customs, ethnic traditions, and patterns of living. I have had many experiences with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and sociocultural backgrounds that have helped me to become conscious of cultural differences. My experiences stem from years of traveling through Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Costa Rica, to being an English tutor and Supplemental Instructor at San Diego City College as well as teaching English as a second language at Red Rocks Community College and Spring Institute. It is through all of these experiences and use of intercultural communication that I have crossed cultural boundaries and broadened my perception and understanding of our world’s cultural diversity.
I continue to explore, discover and become aware of cultural
differences that are new to me. I know that being an ESL teacher is an
extremely rewarding and enriching profession since I, along with
the students, acquire knowledge regarding the ubiquitous cultural
differences that surround us all and our individual traits and similar
characteristics that contribute to our beloved earth’s ever-changing
and interwoven cultural integration. -Pablo Casals (1877-1973) |
