Nationality：English

Teacher at MIK since： May 2019

What I love about teaching： Teaching allows your to watch the growth and development of children every day. It enables you to have a privilege to be part of the vital stages of a child’s early development. The ability to inspire is a rewarding and priceless aspect of teaching and it is what I love the most about teaching.

What I love most about Beijing：I love what being in a foreign country has taught me.  Living in Beijing, a city so rich in culture and opportunity, has allowed me to have experiences which I could never have had in my home country. I am forever grateful for how kind and welcoming people are and Beijing holds a special place in my heart.

Favourite teaching story：Children are often scared when they first come to school or meet an unfamiliar face. Children often feel distressed and uneasy around a foreign teacher if they are not familiar with them. I was in a new class for the day and I had one child who was very distressed at having a new teacher, he kept telling me ‘I don’t want you’ and was screaming and crying for me to leave. Once he realised I wasn’t a scary monster, he started to interact and feel more comfortable with me. He slowly began to want to talk to me and participate in class and conversation. At the end of the day, he came up to me and said ‘teacher, I like you’ and gave me a big hug. I will never forget this moment, I was proud that I was able to create an environment where this child felt comfortable and safe. The student realised what he said in the morning wasn’t nice and wanted to rectify his unfriendly behaviour. It was a very unforgettable teaching day for me.