What type of job are you looking for?
Preschool Teaching Job
What nationality are you?
American (married to Nigerian)
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English (fluent)
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Jerusalem, Israel. It is the city of David, a light unto the nations.
What countries have you worked in?
Taught in U.S.A. and currently working at an American school in Nigeria.
What field do you currently work in?
Preschool Teaching
What fields have you worked in before?
retail, substitute teaching, highschool teaching (in Nigeria) and preschool teaching
What qualifications do you hold?
B.A. in Music (Performance)
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Formal education, in today's society, gives you the necessary skills to be effective in the workforce. Therefore I believe the two are equally valuable to a child's education.
Describe the benefits of working with others
From my experience, working with others expands the knowledge of each individual so that we may better apply our collective wisdom to the benefit of our children.
Describe the benefits of working alone
I find that I am able to focus better on specific tasks when working alone.
What was your worst working experience?
I once worked at a girls' home for runaways and my first night on the job, one of the teenage girls started a fire in the house after everyone had gone to bed. It was frightening but no one was hurt and later on the girl repented and became one of the most productive members of the group.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
I have found that all children have the capability to learn and we only need to find what it takes to motivate them.
What unique skills do you have?
I am a singer and this skill is valuable when teaching young children. I also write children's short stories.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
I love teaching young children and find that I am most comfortable and satisfied in this area.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
The most interesting aspect of my field is seeing a child, that is serious minded about learning, grow and change over a period of time.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
It is naturally frustrating if and when you see a child, who for any number of reasons, may not show interest in their education. Though this can be a challenge, it is not one that I will shy away from.
What character trait do you find most valuable in those in your field?
Honesty is a number one priority, followed closely by patience. We, as teachers, must be honest with ourselves and each other so that we can learn and grow. We must always exercise patience when dealing with each other and with children because the children learn not only from the teaching material but from the teacher herself.
How can potential employers contact you?
eajanonyuo@yahoo.com
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