Passion to Teach

Philippines
February 17, 2013 10:17pm CST
I have been thinking lately about having a free language class after church service. As a foreigner in this country, I have people like me who struggle to learn the language and pass the language proficiency exam. I was blessed because my company provided us study materials, and a language teacher to help us learn, get used to using the language, and eventually pass the exam. While I may be blessed with all of those stuff necessary for me to learn fast, some people who work in a different company have to learn it by themselves and I know it's not easy. The exam result came out recently and only one of them passed the exam. It bothered me because they took 4th level which for me was an elementary-level yet they failed it. So I realized they needed help, but I am not sure yet as to how to proceed with this language class in my mind. Probably I will ask them first if they want a free class, and ask for their ideas on what they want to happen in the class if they are interested. Just by thinking of it, I get excited. I really don't know but maybe I have this passion in teaching. I taught a college class for a semester, and that was really a good experience for me. This may require me to take some of my time for other things, and concentrate in making study materials, and looking for better ways to make their learning faster. All of this is for the greater glory of God, and I know He will provide whatever I need to make this successful. I will be very willing to be of use to our God.
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
18 Feb 13
I also have this passion for teaching. But I have never pursued a career on that. I was supposed to put up a tutorial class as my business, but didn't get too much support from my husband. And so I was discouraged. So i have just concentrated on teaching my kids and the kids of my sisters in law. If you have the passion for it, why not make it happen. You would not only pursue something that you want but you can be able to help a lot of people. Wouldn't you want it to be a source of extra income?
• Philippines
18 Feb 13
How about you? Would you still pursue your passion even if you have given it up once? For now, I'd like to have a free class. I am not sure of making it a source of income. I have this hard time of making friends pay for my service. So, I am not sure if it's good for me. I'd like to work as a tutor in a company though. But I couldn't find an online job where I can teach.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
18 Feb 13
If given a chance, I think I could accept it now. My youngest kid is already 8 years old and he grew up being responsible with his studies by maintaining good grades. So, I guess, having a job would not be a hindrance anymore. It was just a waste when I have passed on to a pot of opportunities all because my husband has put me on a place wherein I have to worry everything and that leaves nothing much for me.
• Philippines
18 Feb 13
Well, if another opportunity comes grab it as soon as you see it. But honestly, you should really start living your life. It will also help you I believe become a better wife, mother and person as a whole. Do this not only for your family but yourself too.
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
18 Feb 13
I think it would be great if you still have all your papers and would be able to teach others the same way that you learned i will give you 2 thumbs up
• Philippines
19 Feb 13
I will never be like the teacher who taught but I will try my best to be the best possible teacher for them so they could learn fast. Of course, I'd try to follow the ways how our teacher taught us for reference. And I'll add my own thing.
• Mexico
19 Feb 13
that is great and I wish you the best of luck with it you never know after you have done it for your church for a while then maybe you can start to charge a few to teach every one and earn a little extra money