Why I Want to Live and Work in Japan I was born in Armenia in 1980 while it was the part of USSR. I lived the period of struggling for independence and hard times followed after having gained it. Now I’m 33 and so far recalling the hardihood through I’m grown up, looking back through the years, I can understand the meaning of freedom. A sole word, which means too much for me and, unfortunately, too little for many in my country. When I turned 18 I was free to choose my profession. I decided to be a teacher of English and, since then I have never had a single moment of regret. I did recognize the responsibly of my choice and accepted to fulfill it with honor. However it was not easy to gain the appreciation and respect among pupils and students who had no respect for teachers and professors. I saw how the teaching staff ignored all impoliteness and disgrace of pupils and kept teaching with indifference. But I did not accept that and would never change my attitudes. The future generation they thought with ignorance grew ignorant as well. I could never stand all that and I could never find faults with my colleges even though they were wrong. I left. I started learning. I found out much new and tried to bring forward innovations into the teaching resources. All my attempts were rejected by older and more effective ones, and once again I was forced to accept the older the better. But it did not last long either. I am an Armenian – a representative of one of the oldest nations in the world and with all my sorrow I admit the fact that I can’t have any respect or my profession being a teacher of English at any community college or school in my country. That is the main reason which forced me to get a TEFL certification and seek teaching work overseas. My studies among countries lasted not too long. I considered all possible cultural environments especially in China and Japan. And, even though the Chinese have much respect for teachers and science, this is what I was shown by rates, I chose Japan. I chose the Japanese culture as it has special values like loyalty, honor. It has respect for consideration especially for innovative ways of thinking. The value of family is the first sign for the nation being united. It is this which makes the country not only independent but also strong and stable in thoughts. The family is the core of the nation and its structure shows of what the country made. Unlike Armenian families, Japanese families are connected with tight bonds which I consider best and respect most. The highest rate of etiquette of Japanese culture has no equal in Easter countries quite incompatible with Chinese behavior. I’m sure I am not prone to cultural shock or homesickness as I travelled to Turkey and lived there for a month. I met the English, the French, the German and the Swiss and enjoyed speaking English. I had little troubles and rare misunderstandings. All in all I was comprehensive enough to communicate and make friends. Much time has passed since I returned. I continued studying and I’m sure all my knowledge is worth to be passed to someone ready to accept and learn. With all my open hart I wish to be useful for pupils who have respect for teachers and above all learning. Through my studies I found out that Japan is not the country to be visited for a week or so. It is the country where anyone with the least attention can learn more than expected. How much would be gained should one be careful and open to accept the wanders of the country itself. I’m ready to learn the language to become more aware of the hidden depths of one of the oldest cultures. I am aware of the order and discipline of the Japanese. I deeply respect it. It is due to order that any culture can survive through times and conquer its future. No discipline and order were seen among any nationalities I met. So I think the Japanese environment is the right choice for me. I am sure to feel useful and respected and do my best to commit and prove my professional skills in the sphere of TEFL. I’m not an inexperienced trainee but from the very idea that I may have an opportunity to work in Japan makes me double my enthusiasm for science to learn more in order to be as professional as I am expected to be. I have been working privately since I was 18. My best friends were my books and my tutor of English. It is thanks to her I am what I am now – a teacher who is sensitive to learners’ unique needs. The one whose aim is to provide individual and whole group support, to integrate multicultural teaching units, and, above all, someone is aware to offer positive encouragement and reinforcement to keep students focused and motivated. The idea about finding a job and living in Japan, meeting new people makes me think of a better future which I expect as granted. Thank you for your time and consideration. Feel free to interview me via Skype. By the way I’m studying Japanese! Sincerely Yelena R. Nersisyan Skype: yelena.nersisyan
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 13:35:04 +0000
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