{"id":4656,"date":"2018-11-21T20:47:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T20:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teflonline.com\/blog\/?p=2488"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:41:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:41:23","slug":"graduate-teaching-english-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/graduate-teaching-english-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridge Grad, Jordan, Teaching in China"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jordan,\u00a0from California, is a<\/em> BridgeTEFL online<\/em><\/a> course graduate\u00a0teaching English in China.\u00a0In fact, she is now going on her third year as a teacher there! She shared with us about why she chose to go abroad, how she found her teaching jobs, and where she hopes TEFL will take her next. <\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan, what made you decide to get TEFL certified and teach English?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I wanted to travel the world, but longer than just a week-long holiday. The best way to do so is to live abroad and be immersed in a new culture. With teaching abroad, I knew I would be able to do this, as well as make an impact on the world, so I decided to take my first step and get TEFL certified through BridgeTEFL.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan,When you think of China, what could be more iconic than the Great Wall? If I had never taken the chance to teach abroad, I probably would have never been able to experience such an awe-inspiring moment.<\/em><\/p>\n

How did you find your TEFL job in China?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My first job here in Suzhou was through a company called English First (EF). I found the job through a recruiter that helped link me to available jobs in China. Once my year ended at the company, I was looking for more of a traditional school setting job, so just as you would in America, I started looking locally and applying to schools that I found through friends around town. I am now going into my second-year teaching at Suzhou Foreign Language School.<\/p>\n

How long have you been teaching there?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This will be my third year living and teaching in Suzhou, China. I taught one year at EF and now going on my second year teaching at the foreign language school.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan,<\/p>\n

Exploring the nature around our school during the celebration of Earth week was a great way for the kids to have some hands-on experience in learning more about our environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

What age and level of students do you teach?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

At EF I taught kids ranging in age from 3-14 years old. Now at the foreign language school, I specifically only teach kindergarten (age 6-7). I prefer working with young learners, which is why I chose to exclusively teach kindergarten.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan<\/p>\n

First day back to school!\u00a0 As China has three years of kindergarten (K1, K2, K3), the teachers follow their same students into each level. This year I was elated to follow all of my same kids into their next (and last) level of kindergarten! Watching my students learn and grow each day is what I truly love about teaching abroad.<\/em><\/p>\n

In what ways did your TEFL course prepare you for your teaching job?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

My TEFL course gave me information on how to understand ESL learners. Having never taught ESL before, it gave me the opportunity to understand the learner\u2019s perspective with learning a new language for the first time. It also taught me how to make learning English an interesting and fun process.<\/p>\n

\"Jordan,<\/p>\n

Summer of 2018 I decided to go on an adventure to Australia. Climbing to the top of the Sydney Harbour<\/em> Bridge with the iconic Opera house in the background was such an incredible, once in a lifetime experience to have!<\/em><\/p>\n

Where will you go next and what are your career goals?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After I finish this third-year teaching in China, I plan to move to teach in another country\u2013 possibly Thailand, Vietnam or Czech Republic. I would like to teach a few more years abroad and also begin teaching English online on the side. Eventually, this will allow me to continue to do what I love (teaching ESL), while allowing me the opportunity to move back home to the states. I eventually would also like to be a leader for individuals graduating from college guiding them to experience the life of teaching abroad. I think more young adults should experience this amazing opportunity and I would love to be the person to help guide them in that direction.<\/p>\n

Are you interested in teaching English in Asia but not sure which country is the best fit? Read this next: Asia Overview: Where Should I Teach English<\/a>?\u00a0<\/em><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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