In connection with Overcoming the Lie - I have been identifying lies in my life, many pertain to my purpose, career, and financial situation. I value achievement and prominence over influence and purpose, contrary to what I believe the Bible teaches, and base my success and satisfaction on things that aren't God's priorities. I wonder if it's just a general voice that our society speaks about what defines success, or if they're messages I have heard from others/spoken myself that have formed this obsession with prominence? Why is a barista less than a secretary; or a child care provider less than a bank teller? Does our perspective change based on our need of people in said roles? I know that different societies put more value on different careers. My German teacher in High School once told us that Germany put a lot more value on trades school, and promoted a diversity of careers more than I have seen in Canada. Here we love professions, and pay a great deal to those with that type of skill. It's crazy to think how much someone in the entertainment industry gets paid compared to our teachers! But I digress....
In my own life I find it challenging, because I love kids, and working with individuals, and prefer extroverted jobs like retail, coffee shops, and child care. Most of these jobs are low paying and give little to no job security. I also feel like a lower class citizen in these roles. I am still trying to find a job that I love, and to consider what my calling is, for now.
It was pretty revolutionary to realize that Jesus spent most of his years on earth as a carpenter - a trades man.
Something that I question is whether or not God is using this time (in a job and place I'm not particularly honoured to have) to grow my character, or if I'm here because I didn't have the faith (courage, gumption) to reach for something else that might intimidate me.
I do know that, with the few months experience I have, I really enjoy teaching Conversational English as a tutor. I really want to improve in this skill, and pursue it further. So, to that end, I am re-writing my article for the position. What do you think? I'm trying to write in the same voice as I would speak.
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Do you find it hard to be understood when speaking English? Do you have knowledge from class, but still find it hard to become comfortable speaking English to native speakers? I can help you.
I am an 11th generation Canadian, University graduate who loves to engage with people through language and culture. I have spent many years learning languages and love to help others to communicate clearly their ideas. I am also sensitive to the challenges that people face as they engage in a new culture.
I am a very persistent, patient, and gracious teacher who will work with you to achieve your highest competency in Conversational English. In the past, I have helped Japanese, Korean, Russian, Brazilian, Columbian, and Haitian friends with their conversational and written English.
I am offering 60 to 90-minute weekly, one-on-one English conversation coaching sessions for adults, children or students who need help elevating their English speaking skills. I will help you through difficulties or questions that you have, and provide materials or practical experiences that will help you develop your use of the English language.
I conduct my coaching sessions in public settings, in the President Kennedy and McGill College area, but am flexible to meet near any of the metro stops between Lionel-Groulx and Beri-UQAM.
I offer a reasonable hourly rate of $20, and look forward to helping you. For further discussion contact Rebecca at raehall@gmail.com. I can give you my phone number via email.
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