ESL Teaching, Language TeachingWhat type of job are you looking for? I want to look for a job that is suitable for my abilities. One of those would be teaching English. What nationality are you? I have Filipino-American-Spanish blood. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I can speak Filipino(Tagalog) at Native Level, English in Native Level, Chinese at Basic Conversational Level, Korean is at Basic Conversational Level also. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? The country that I would like to work in would be Japan, because I think Japanese community, culture and technology are great. I always wanted to learn Japanese, but work takes my time to study or rather learn Japanese. I always wanted to teach there because my brother has told me stories about Japan. Even though the Technology rises, culture is not affected. Love it. What countries have you worked in? The countries that I've worked in are Philippines and China. I've worked in China as an ESL Teacher and ALT Teacher and as a Head Teacher. Here in the Philippines, I am currently working as a Language Trainer (English) for the people who want to have work in a Call Center or BPO Industry. What countries do you have a visa to work in? For now none. If I'd be able to have a chance to work or have an employer in Japan, I would love to get me visa for Japan. What field do you currently work in? That would be Customer Service Training and Language Area. What fields have you worked in before? The others were basically Customer Service and Office. What qualifications do you hold? I am a very dynamic person. Ready to learn new things from work. Love to share my knowledge to different people. I make sure that everything that I've thought my trainees would be crystal clear. I can work in an Office, or School for Education in English Language. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? For these, both. Both are very important, but for now, I usually use skills rather than education. It's like based on experience type of skill. I've learned teaching because of the work that I've had, and for this, I managed to conquer these to be skills. Describe the benefits of working with others The benefits of working with others would be grateful. Fox example in teaching, you can't just teach, you have to be sure that your co-employees are with you. You have to be friends with them. You have to make sure that you understand each other so the work flow will be good. Describe the benefits of working alone I believe that the benefits of working alone are OK, because you can control most of your time not having any personal issues or distractions. However, based on my own experience, working alone is not that good enough to cover the things that you need. You need others' advices also. What if you don't know what to do with your work, you need someone who can assist you. Working alone is only OK, but not that good. What was your worst working experience? I couldn't say that, that was my worst working experience, I would rather say, it was a "the most challenging work experience". That was the time that, I had to work for 24 hours straight from a call center company. It was good. I don't take them in negative ways. I take them as positive as possible. That was my work. I loved it. I learned from it. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? One of the most important lessons that I've learned throughout my career would be loving your work. "Love your work, and surely it will love you back." It has helped me throughout my work-life. Without stress, worry-free zone. What unique skills do you have? One the unique skills that I have would be love in art. I love art. I print my own shirt using my own art. I draw some cartoon-animated people. The other thing would be in writing Korean and Old Filipino characters. I just love art. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would consider teaching English in Japan would be my dream job. Yes, it's not my dream job when I was a kid. But, this is my dream job now. To become a Language Coach in Japan. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspect of my field would be the fun itself. It has an aspect of a "never going to be tired" view. It has a goofy thing with teaching. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? None. :) WHAT QUALIFIES YOU TO WORK AND TO BE AN ESL TEACHER IN JAPAN? I am very qualified to be an ESL Teacher in Japan. One of these reasons why is that, at my young age, I've been able to teach abroad. I've numerous of experiences teaching abroad or specifically in China. Second would be I am a Language Trainer here in the Philippines, teaching Basic Customer Service and Advance Communications in English. Teaching people who want to work at Contact Centers/Call Centers/BPO Companies. These are American companies, with employees that help the American and British people with their concerns about their products. I have a certificate in teaching at contact centers. I can easily adapt to any environment that I'm in. And since I love the Japanese language, even though I haven't started learning, or some at least I know, once I get the chance to be a teacher in Japan, I'll study Japanese immediately. I love working and teaching English. Especially to young people. I like to inspire people to learn English. Or rather, different languages. And these are some of the qualifications that I have to work as an ESL Teacher in Japan. :) How can potential employers contact you? You can reach me at my e-mail address: rc_buan4489@yahoo.com or raphael.buan@yahoo.com Also, if you want to call or send a message you can reach my mobile number: +639395142620 | 
