Updates

As many of you know, I'm very new to the teaching profession. Four weeks of training from WorldTeach and I was thrown into the classroom with 4th and 5th grade students. Holy Hera is it exciting!  I teach English to three separate classes of 4th grade students and science to three groups of 5th grade students. I also work with two academic clubs.

The hardest part for me so far is planning ahead for classes. I find myself planning till the moment the class begins. Finding time for planning, teaching, extra volunteer work, and exploring Hanoi is difficult! 

I have learned how to ride a motorbike and last weekend took a beautiful drive around West Lake, stopping at cute restaurants and having smoothies in beach chairs on the waterfront. It was a gorgeous weekend and made me even more thankful to be here in Vietnam. I love the work, love experiencing this new place, and love all of the new people I have the opportunity to meet. 

More to come this weekend! Hope everyone is well. 

PS, 

We use the British English education system at my school. Mum, colour, realise, and favourite have been rather difficult to adjust to for this American girl.

'merica.