| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nien-Nam Chuong |
| Languages |  English,  Japanese,
 Vietnamese,  Chinese (Cantonese),
 French |
| Education |  University of Toronto |
| Hobbies | Computers, Electronics, Board Games |
| Favourite Sports | Snowboarding, Darts, Billiards |
| Favourite Foods | Sashimi, Pho, Pasta |
| Favourite Drink | Tim Hortons Coffee (Double-Double) |
| Blood Type | A |
The following is some information about me and my experience teaching English in Japan.
This is often a confusing topic for many Japanese people because I am Asian, especially when I'm asked where I'm from.
| Frequently Asked Questions | |
|---|---|
| Where are you from? | Canada |
| What's your nationality? | Canadian |
| What's your ethnic background? | Chinese-Vietnamese |
"What's your ethnic background?" is the key question is to ask. Canadians know to ask this, but most Japanese people don't.
My father is Chinese and my mother is Vietnamese. I was born in Hong Kong and I was raised in Canada.
Canada is a multicultural country. For people new to here, this could be quite an interesting culture shock.
In 2005, I went to Japan as an ALT on the JET Programme. I stayed for 7 years until 2012, where during that time I lived in Ibaraki, Aichi, and Tokyo.
While living in Japan, I travelled all over the country from as far north as Hokkaido to as far southwest as Hiroshima. I learned so much and developed a deep appreciation for the culture including the language, food, people, mannerisms, and way of life. As much as I enjoyed the big city lifestyle of Tokyo, I also really appreciated the slower paced countryside lifestyle of Japan.
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Plum Blossoms at Kairakuen
Planting Rice with Students
Summer Festival in Tokyo
During my stay in Japan I also travelled to 10 other countries around Asia.
I visited the following countries: South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Guam.
I lived in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki for 2 years from August 2005 to July 2007.
While living there, I taught English at all 5 senior high schools in the city.
I also taught private English lessons in various locations around the city.
| Senior High School |
|---|
| Tsuchiura First Senior High School (Day and Night Schools) |
| Tsuchiura Second Senior High School |
| Tsuchiura Third Senior High School |
| Tsuchiura Kohoku Senior High School |
| Tsuchiura Technical Senior High School |
I lived in Ichinomiya, Aichi for 3.5 years from August 2007 to March 2011.
While living there, I taught English at 2 English conversation schools, 3 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools, and 6 elementary schools.
I also taught private English lessons in various locations around the city.
| English Conversation School | Senior High School | Junior High School | Elementary School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakai English School | Ichinomiya Commercial Senior High School | Nishinari Junior High School | Hagurikita Elementary School |
| King's English Planet | Ichinomiya Technical Senior High School | Tanyo Junior High School | Imaisenishi Elementary School |
| Kisogawa Senior High School | Kisogawahigashi Elementary School | ||
| Kuroda Elementary School | |||
| Miyanishi Elementary School | |||
| Tanyonishi Elementary School |
I lived in Koto-ku, Tokyo for 1.5 years from March 2011 to August 2012.
While living there, I taught English at 8 companies, 5 public organizations, 8 junior high schools, and 13 elementary schools.
I also taught private English lessons in various locations around the city.
| Company | Organization | Junior High School | Elementary School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isuzu Motors Ltd. | National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) | Takashimadaini Junior High School | Shimura Elementary School |
| Kaneka Medix Corporation | House of Councillors | Komagome Junior High School | Shimuradaisan Elementary School |
| Sanken Electric | National Tax College | Senkawa Junior High School | Shingashi Elementary School |
| TIS Inc. | Tokyo Metropolitan Government | Meiho Junior High School | Tokumaru Elementary School |
| TOA Corp. | New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) | Jujofujimi Junior High School | Sakura Elementary School |
| Toshiba Insurance Service Corp. | Kamiya Junior High School | Gyoko Elementary School | |
| Nippon Kayaku | Takinogawakoyo Junior High School | Ikebukurodaisan Elementary School | |
| Foster Electric | Horifune Junior High School | Asahi Elementary School | |
| Kaname Elementary School | |||
| Tamazutsumi Elementary School | |||
| Yamazaki Elementary School | |||
| Futakotamagawa Elementary School | |||
| Hachimanyama Elementary School |
I returned to Toronto in August 2012. Since I came back, I worked as a server in a Japanese izakaya and taught English to Japanese students in an English school.
I spend a lot of time in the Japanese community. I have experience volunteering in a few community organizations including JETAA, JCSA, and JAVA.
With my 7 years of teaching experience in Japanese schools, I thoroughly understand the Japanese English education system. I understand what students have already learned and the challenges they have with using English in a foreign country. I also understand the difficulties of living in a new culture.
I can teach students about the city of Toronto and Canadian culture. I can help students feel more comfortable speaking with other Canadians and when talking on the phone in English. I can help students not only with vocabulary and grammar, but also with pronunciation, intonation, fluency, and even slang. I can also help students study for Smart Serve and prepare for a job.
Are you looking to improve your English? I can help you!
© 2015 Nam Chuong
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