1. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Foreign Teachers at Jhubei Elementary School 外師在竹北國小 Sept. 2013 ~ Jun. 2014

2. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Why we need a foreign teacher ? - To cope with the trend of globalization - To increase learning resources - To increase contact with different cultures - To reduce difference in students’ English ability -Competition from peer schools

3. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Ms Hilda Sipp Meeting Dr. Hilda Sipp at NTNU,Taipei, in mid August, 2013. She is an American teacher recruited through MOE Foreign Teacher Program.

4. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Ms Hilda Sipp Many things to get adjusted to in Taiwan!

5. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Monthly Meetings Co-teachers from both schools and Ms Sipp dicussing about curriculums and complete Teaching Log during a monthly meeting.

6. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Ms Sipp’s Class

7. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Ms Sipp’s Class

8. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Joining us ~ Nov.18, 2013 Gerardo introducing himself at the Teacher’s Meeting.

9. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Mr. Gerardo F. Font 2013: Nov 2012-June 2013 English Teacher Hai Dong Elementary School, Tainan ( 台南海東國小 ) 2012: EFL/TESOL/TESL Certification (100 Hours),Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Oxford Seminars T.E.S.O.L. 2011 - 2012: Bachelor of Education, Hamilton, Canada Brock University

10. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Gerardo(ET), Sherry(Director), Candy(ET), Olivia(ET) & Fion(ET) Together, we aim to make English teaching enjoyable and professional. English Team

11. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Job Descriptions 1.Teach at two schools 2.22 periods of classes 3. 1. 22 classes per week: - Fulong x 9 - Jhubei x 13 ( Grade 6 x 8, English Club x 2, Circulating Lesson x 3 ) 2. Assist with English activities in school and in Hsinchu County

12. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan September 2013 ~ January 2014 A.M.P.M. 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th Time Day 8:00~ 8:30 8 ： 40 9 ： 20 9 ： 30 10 ： 10 10 ： 30 11 ： 10 11 ： 20 12 ： 00 12:00 13:20 13 ： 30 14 ： 10 14 ： 20 15 ： 00 15 ： 10 15 ： 50 15:50 17:00 Mon Students’ Assembly & Teachers’ Meeting Tue 607602 20 mins Recess 601 English Club *CL Wed 606603604*CL Thur 605608 English Club Fri The class time for Grade six is fixed(class number in black): 8 periods. Three Circulating Lessons each week(marked with a *) : 3 periods. English Club: 2 periods. Class Schedule at Jhubei

13. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan 8:00 8:40 English Club 8:40 9:20 101 9:30 10:10 201 10:10 10:30 RECESS TIME ! 10:30 11:10 401301 11:20 12:00 1:30 LUNCH !& NAP TIME ! 1:30 2:10 501 2:20 3:00 601 3:20 4:00 Class Schedule at Fulong

14. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Meeting Calendar for Foreign Teachers in Hsinchu County DateItem Nov. 21, 20132 nd School Alliance Meeting Dec. 5, 2013Happy Teacher’s Workshop In-service Training Dec. 18, 20132013 School Visit Dec. 19, 20133 rd School Alliance Meeting Jan. 2, 2014Meeting with co-teachers from both schools

15. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Given it is his 2 nd year in Taiwan; Gerardo shows good ability in adjusting to new environments in class and in life. Life in Both Schools

16. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Warm Welcome from Students Warm welcome from the homeroom teacher, Ms Han, and her lovely grade 2 class. Received nice gifts from students! The class was singing “welcome” songs!

17. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Practice Reading, and Speaking Skills Gerardo’s teaching focuses on students’ oral expression skills. He encourages students to really “use” the language by applying their knowledge and speaking it.

18. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Teaching Style Mr. G’s class combines body movements (kinesthetic cctivities), gestures, body language, Q&A, reading and writing practice and

19. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Spotlight on Different Cultures Culture of Canada is brought into the classroom

20. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Introduction on Thanksgiving Mr. G: “ Candians celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade and a traditional family feast on the 2 nd Monday of October.”

21. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Student English Clubs “Conversational Club” at Jhubei “Story Time” at Fulong

22. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Teacher English Club The first Teacher’s Gathering for all subject teachers and administrators in school. Our Principal (Ms Julie Fan) had a great time speaking in English! And wow! She is GOOD!

23. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Students’ Quotes & Feedback

24. Jhubei Elementary School, Hsinchu County, Taiwan Expectation of the Year “After spending a month at Jhu Bei; I am excited and motivated to encourage my students to learn in a progressive manner. As a team we will further their English abilities as we progress throughout the school year” Sincerely, Mr. Font