Recent content by greengirl

Yes it does help. Listening to someone talk endlessly can be quite tedious and boring so a teacher with plenty of personality and the ability to introduce funny anecdotes related to the topic under discussion will make it more interesting. I did have a teacher that went above the call of being...

I don't have a teaching degree and English is not my native language. Yet there I was staring at the computer screen waiting for my student to go online. It was a brief stint but the most rewarding job I ever had. Imagine receiving a call from a student to share the news of him passing a job...

I can honestly say I was a diligent student and got good grades but somehow the academic world does not prepare you against the mundane but complicated scenarios in our so called life. How enlightening it would have been if I learned how to manage my credit card or change a flat tire.

Yes, definitely! In fact, my favorite series of all time is Supernatural - how brothers Sam, Dean and the whole gang fight off creatures that go bump in the night has been a roller coaster ride. Now that a season 15 has been confirmed, the writers and production staff should be applauded for...

When I was younger, I veered towards the friendly teacher types. Most of us probably had the same inclination. As I moved towards my college years, I was constantly looking for teachers who can provide substance rather than a free meal and a chat. I'm not saying friendly teachers have nothing to...

It's true that a college degree tucked under your belt gives you a certain edge when it comes to employers seeking to fill their workforce, it's one of the main requirements in most cases but it does not guarantee a job you applied for or were hoping to get. I've been working long enough to know...