Deehan's Pensieve

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

 -William Arthur Ward

This is my greatest prayer. I hope I was able to inspire students in learning more and I hope I was able to deliver the things expected from me.

I really enjoy teaching ESL and I love it to bits! Today is my last day here in the office and I feel happy of their cheers for my new job. This company has been really very nice to me. My co-workers are all smart and fun-loving. I also like that we always repel negative thoughts.

I will be back in GNA next month as a home-based teacher. I shouldn't miss the better salary! I am happy they increased it!Yehey!!!

Anyway, here are some messages from my students. I cut some parts of the names to protect their privacy.

I hope to see them again soon!









I will continue to strive in order to become a teacher that inspires!



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[14:38:14] yamane: Hi,
Congratulations on the new job! I'm so happy for you.
You're a great teacher.  I can confidently say that you're students in University are lucky having you as their teacher.
Thank you for letting me know that. Good luck!


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[14:46:09] TF: Thank you for your message. I'm happy to know you have got hired at a University. I know your dream  to work at a university as a teacher.  Congratulations! But I will reallly miss you. May I visit your facebook to know  your recent conditions from now on?


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[15:00:25] em: hello!! Thank you for informing me about it. You are really nice teacher for me. My English was poor though, you taught me very hard. I like your lesson so much. And I wanted to take your lesson more. But I am happy to hear you got hired in a university. It's wonderful :) I hope I can take your lesson again after 2 months. I wait for you. I will miss you ,too. but enjoy your teaching in university. You are very nice teacher!

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[15:10:49] TF: Hurray, Hurray, Janie. Amid the difficulties your country is facing, try to step forward to build a bright future.

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[15:46:38] NH: I feel very disapointed to hear that because you are very nice teacher. I hope your job goes well. I hope to see you again. Ingat!!
[15:47:28] janie.enc-gna: I will be back!!!
[15:47:34] janie.enc-gna: See you then!
[15:48:33] Noriko Hirukawa: I will study hard to talk to you fluently!! See you :$

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~[17:39:13] YU: Hello Janie :D
Thank you for telling me that & congratulations on getting a job at the university (beer).  I will miss you for a while but I am looking forward to seeing you in GNA (sun)  Good luck (flex)   your student Yukiko (heart)

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[11:03:54] 博子 北川: Janie, thank you for your message. You are a excellent teacher for me. You will be back soon in GNA. I am looking forward to seeing you again. See you then. :*


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[11/11/2013 21:08:32] YH: congratuation!
[11/11/2013 21:15:55 | Edited 21:16:13] Yoshitomo Hamaoka: Thank you for teaching me.You are always good teacher for me.I learned a lot from you. I really aprpriciate your  lessons.I want to take your lesson  again someday.I miss you ,too.I hope your success in your new career.Good Luck !(y)
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[14:14:00] myi: Thank you so much for your good teaching .
[14:14:14] masatami yamaguchi: (bow)(wave)

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[14:51:46] haru: dear janie.  thank you for your lesson. you were my good teacher. i will miss you. please come back soon. i am waiting for you.  good luck (yn)      student      haru

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[15:52:04] KI: Thank you for informing me of your leaving GNA. But you will be back to GNA in 2 months. When I find your name on the reservation list, I'll take your lessons.  I hope I can see you again soon.
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[17:44:52] hiroko: I will miss you too....That's why becaouse I found your lesson so much  however I couldn't that. I am waiting for your lesson will start .

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[11:57:48] KN: Oh! I didn't know that! (nerd)  I miss you. ;(  I'm waiting for you. (yn)  Thank you very much. (happy)

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[22:47:53] 千鶴 市元: I REALLY ENJOY YOUR LESSON.

I have been working here for over three years now and what is really making me stay longer is my fondness to my students. I know that other schools are just a stone's throw away and I am positive that I can easily land a job in another company but the mere thought of not being able to see my students from GNA/ENC again is just depressing beyond words. I am sure I have a serious case of separation anxiety.  ;b


I could still remember how I was interviewed and how equally nervous I was when I first officially had my lessons. I don't think there were just butterflies in my stomach, I think there were dinosaurs or something notorious than them waging war inside. Haha! I think I got bowel movement troubles because of that. Looking back, I am sure I matured. I know I became better than my old self and I think this is the best way how a person should compare himself- comparing your present self with the previous" you".



I am also very happy that I really received very good training here.


I also like that this job is beautifully sharpening my command in English. I also love that I get to read a lot. It's like getting paid while reading!


The pay isn't as sky-high as Lada Gaga's heels but it's somehow comfortable.
Of course, I want a better paying job and I am sure that I might transfer soon but one thing will remain constant- I will still work even as a part-time GNA teacher. In that case, it's not 100% goodbye after all!
The major drawback here is just the pay but it's not really very very low. It's just that I have greater needs.

This job made me finish graduate school. It made me afford tuition fees and field trips. Hence, I am really really very thankful of this job.

I'll keep moving forward!

had a great dinner at Hukad in Abreeza

With sweet Emiko!

Teacher Brix and Emiko

Our bags were checked at People's Park

On her next visit, I will show her the real Philippine Eagle!

The greatest proof that she really reached Davao.

She asked if it's okay to sit here before the photo was taken. I was wondering why she asked. Of course! It's sooooo okay!

She said the mayor looks like Teacher Arbie!

She wanted to bring these orchids to Japan but she can't.

All smiles!

I got so tired preparing for this activity but I am sure it's worth it all!

I've been daydreaming of going home real soon. I miss the scent of home and I miss the tight hugs!
I thought I'll be sad today because I'm really homesick but ohhh what a great reverse!
After just one Trial Lesson, the student enrolled!
Horray!!

[10:25:08] gna_Janie: Thanks!
[10:25:18] gna_Janie: Matane!
[10:25:54] YO: Thanks! I enjoyed!

                                                                             Yehey!!!

[12:27:37] Student K: Janie, thank you very much for your great lesson!  I have learned a lot of word and I admire your pronunciation. I wish I could read more fluently! I will try avocado with sugar, and let you know my thought on it next time!

[18:26:42] gna_Janie: It's really fun!
[18:26:45] gna_Janie: Thank you!
[18:26:51] gna_Janie: \o/
[18:27:04] gna_Janie: :D
[18:27:12] J T: Me too! Every time you make me so so happy ! See you soon !
[18:28:39] gna_Janie: :D (yn)

[15:53:09] KK: Thank you very much for your lesson, Janie! My vocabulary is really building up! I really appreciate it! See you again soon, have a great day!


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And my heart is now twanging like a giant elastic band! I love this Life! Salamat Po, Ama!

[8/14/2013 15:53:15] KK: Thank you very much for your lesson, Janie! I always learn a lot from you and have a fun! Please have a great birthday! See you again soon!


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This is yummier than the yummiest ice cream in the world!