English Teachers in China
Testimonials from English teachers in China
After working at a consulting firm in Brazil, Joao saw that exploring new possibilities abroad would be valuable. Joao spent one year working as a teacher in one of the EF schools in Shanghai, teaching English to children. His experience as an English teacher in China helped him stand out in his grad school applications.
"If you decide to change your career, gaining experience in this country is a good springboard. Native English teachers in China are in great demand and I was keen to learn about China, so I traveled and got to know the country. I also took daily Chinese lessons which really paid off. My fellow teachers and I have now moved onto a variety of fields. You can do anything here. There are so many opportunities; working as a teacher is a great way to take a leadership position in this fast moving economy. If you are adventurous, crave new experience and want to broaden your horizons, China is the place to be."
Joao Paulo Valli
EF Teacher - Shanghai
Great experience as an English teacher in China
Joao now works for a global wealth management organization and will be the first to tell you that working as an English teacher in China taught him many valuable lessons. "I would walk into a classroom of 20 little kids staring at me, have to gain their trust and help them learn something. Being a teacher was a real challenge, but I got a lot of personal satisfaction from seeing the children and their parents so happy to be performing well."