Hello, can you tell us more about you?
My name is Brittany from New Jersey, USA. Currently, I live on a beautiful island called Puerto Rico. I have 2 brothers and 1 sister who live in New Jersey. I make every effort to try and visit them often.
Have you always been a teacher?
I have been a teacher for many years. While I was in high school I started out tutoring students. I have a special fondness for helping people learn new things. This is why I went to school for cosmetology because I also have a passion for hair styling and making people look beautiful. Later on, I found myself working as an event and wedding planner.
What do you like best about teaching your language?
The art of communication. English is a very expressive language. We don’t just speak with our words but we also speak with our facial expressions and our body language. My most positive experience in teaching English is that I have met hundreds of wonderful and interesting adults and children over the ye
What is your best memory about teaching?
I had a very difficult 5 years old student. He never wanted to sit down, never wanted to learn, and never wanted to engage me. After about 3 lessons, I felt like this was a lost cause. I really wanted to give up. Then this determination and drive just came over me and I said to myself “What can I do differently?” Well, I dressed up like a crazy person :). One side ponytail. Bunny ears. Crazy makeup. Instead of teaching him sitting down I taught the whole class standing up. Instead of teaching 0 minutes in a 25 minute class I was at least able to get about 7 minutes teaching him. So I learned that moment that if I continue to create a fun loving experience really and put my love into the teaching to draw him out little by little, I’ll be able to complete a 25 minute session.
Do you have any favorite place in your home country? Why?
New York City ! I love all the lights. I love the fact that there’s always something to do. Broadway shows, food, jazz, walking around the city, museums, etc. NYC is known as the city that never sleeps and I love it !
What does a working day look like for you?
I wake up at about 6 o’clock in the morning and prepare my schedule for the rest of the day. I’m not really a breakfast person so I will only have tea or coffee. Then I check my emails and get dressed and ready for the day. Some days I teach in the mornings. Other days I teach in the afternoon. On the days that I’m not teaching, I am involved in my volunteer work teaching people about the Bible in English. When I return home I always prepare my classes for the next day and send out any emails needed for my students and their parents. Sometimes I like to watch a movie or TV show with dinner and head off to bed.
What is your favorite hobby?
I love singing, dancing, and traveling.
Why do you think learning languages is important in life?
Where I currently live in Puerto Rico, I do not speak the language fluently, but I work diligently to communicate as best I can with these beautiful people. Of course, I wish I had learned Spanish much earlier In life. The mind of a young child is like a sponge and it can absorb new information much more rapidly than adults at an accelerated rate. Being able to teach young children English is vital for them to be able to succeed in life. The world has become a melting pot of different languages and when you’re able to communicate even just a few words, it builds a common ground with whomever you encounter.
In one word, why should a child have language sessions with you ?
LOVE !!! I realize that I have great chemistry with children. My goal is to make learning English not only challenging but great fun. I love listening to children struggle through the activity of learning a new language and then successfully communicate the language with great ease. I love what I do!
