Being a teacher has brought joy into my life that I never expected. Everyone is happy on a sunny day and everyone is happy when they get a present. But not every day can be sunny and presents don’t come every day. But I am lucky because I get to find happiness each and every day that I am a teacher. Even if it is rainy, I feel joy when a student holds my hand. Even if my coffee went cold in the morning, students will arrive and bring a smile to my face as I watch them explore the world around them. Each day at Charlie’s, I get to feel happy when I see excitement in a child’s eyes because they learned something new. At Charlie’s Big Red House, I work with my fellow teachers to create a safe and welcoming environment for all children to share their smiles and discover something wonderful. Making Charlie’s a place that the children enjoy and feel excited to come to has always been my priority. Over the years, I’ve never grown tired of watching them play and learn. Every teacher will admit there are challenges but helping so many curious, kind, intelligent and unique children grow has brought immense joy into my life. Being a teacher has granted me this wonderful opportunity to be around children and to hope and try my best to be a positive presence in their life because they are certainly a positive presence in my life. |
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Greetings from Mr. Yusuf! As I reflect on my journey, I'm thrilled to share that I'm celebrating my 6th year at Charlie's Big Red House, marking the longest tenure I've ever had in South Korea. My adventure began as a teacher for 5-year-olds, guiding them through their formative years for two rewarding years. Transitioning to teaching 6-year-olds added another layer of growth over the next two years. And now, as the Head Teacher for the past year and a few months, I've had the privilege of leading our educational initiatives. At Charlie's, I've found boundless inspiration and trust from management to craft dynamic and enjoyable experiences for our students. This environment motivated me to pursue further studies in 2021. Instead of seeking new horizons after certification, I chose to stay, leveraging my expertise to enhance our students' learning journey. What truly sets Charlie's apart for me—and serves as a beacon during challenging times—is the profound connections I've forged with our students. Witnessing their progress and development over the years fills me with immense pride. Welcoming them with smiles as they enter our doors remains the highlight of my day. Equally remarkable is the bond we cultivate with parents. Collaborating with them to unlock each student's potential is a unique aspect of our work here—one that I hadn't encountered in my 13 years of teaching in South Korea. In essence, my time at Charlie's Big Red House has been defined by growth, inspiration, and meaningful relationships—a journey I'm deeply rateful to be on. |
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찰리스빅레드하우스와 함께한 시간이 어느덧 몇 년이 되었습니다. 2017년 3월부터 찰리와 인연을 맺고 지금까지 3세부터 6세까지 다양한 연령의 아이들과 함께 시간을 보내왔습니다. 교사로서 찰리에서 받은 첫 인상은 밝음, 행복함, 그리고 안정감이었습니다. 현대 사회에서는 도심 속에서 아이들이 뛰어 놀 공간이 점점 줄어들고, 삭막한 환경에서 영유아의 발달과 적기 교육이 무시되는 경우가 많습니다. 이러한 현실 속에서 찰리는 아이들이 자유롭게 뛰어놀고 생활할 수 있는 가든을 제공하며, 아이들의 적기교육과 인성교육의 중요성을 알고 이를 실천한다는 점에서 큰 장점을 지니고 있습니다. 또한, 찰리에서는 한국어와 영어의 이중언어가 균형 있게 발달될 수 있도록 교육하여 아이들이 글로벌 시대에 맞는 언어 능력을 갖추도록 돕고 있습니다. 찰리의 교육철학은 아이들이 다양한 활동을 통해 경험을 쌓고, 자신의 생각을 자유롭게 표현할 수 있는 유아로 성장하도록 돕는 데 중점을 둡니다. 이러한 환경 속에서 교사로서 아이들을 지도하며, 찰리 교사로서의 자긍심과 자부심을 느낍니다. 찰리에서의 경험은 더 나은 교육을 제공하고자 하는 자극과 동기부여를 줍니다. 이로 인해 교사로서 지속적으로 자기계발을 하고 있으며, 아이들에게 최상의 교육을 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
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