Me, my job and my school

Kunming No 8 High School Zhao Jian (Jane)

Graduated from Southwest Normal University in 1985, English major

Worked as an English teacher ever since Studied in Yunnan Normal University (for

the Master’s degree) Studied in Brighton University in England Participated in some teacher-training pr

ojects as a teacher trainer Worked as a mentor for beginner teacher

s

I am an English teacher working at Kunming No 8 High School.

This is the school where I work.

It’s one of the best schools in Yunnan Province, having the best facilities.

We have 343 staff and almost 4000 students studying on two campuses.

We appeal for perseverience, honesty, creativity and devotion.

What am I doing as a mentor? Organizing discussions about how to

make a lesson more efficient Having seminars about English teachi

ng tips and ideas Doing research projects to help ment

ees learn by doing

What am I interested in?

How teachers do their in-service learning in America?

In which ways do teachers develop themselves in their career?

What kinds of training do teachers receive

to improve their teaching?