Lesson Planning Skills: I learned how to create lesson plans that are not only age-appropriate but also fun and meaningful for young learners.

Classroom Management: Managing a class of energetic preschoolers taught me patience and adaptability.

Teaching Techniques: I experimented with different teaching methods like Total Physical Response (TPR), songs, games, and storytelling.

Observation and Reflection: By working with a mentor teacher, I learned how to observe, receive feedback, and reflect on my own teaching.

Team Collaboration: Collaborating with other teachers improved my communication and teamwork skills in a professional setting.

English Fluency: Using English every day in both academic and casual contexts helped me become more confident and fluent.

Speaking Skills: I became better at expressing ideas clearly and simply, especially when speaking to non-native speakers or young children.

Listening Skills: I improved my listening comprehension through daily interactions with teachers, students, and local people.

Cultural Communication: I learned how to communicate across cultural boundaries using tone, gestures, and emotional intelligence.

Confidence: Living and working in a foreign country made me realize that I am stronger and more capable than I thought.

Responsibility: Handling daily duties such as lesson prep, time management, and adapting to school expectations helped me mature.

Independence: I learned to take care of myself in a new country, solve problems, and make decisions on my own.

Open-mindedness: Meeting people from different backgrounds taught me to respect and appreciate different ways of thinking and living.

New Perspective: Experiencing Indonesian life gave me a deeper appreciation of culture, tradition, and daily routines different from my own.

Respect for Diversity: Living in a multicultural setting reminded me that diversity is beautiful and valuable.

Adaptability: I learned to adapt quickly to different food, climate, social norms, and language.

Global Awareness: I now understand how education, language, and community values differ around the world — and yet how people everywhere are connected by kindness and care.

Building Relationships: I made meaningful friendships with other SEA Teachers, my host family, and local educators.

Empathy: Working with small children helped me develop a more compassionate and understanding heart.

Resilience: There were days that were tiring and hard, but I learned how to stay strong and keep going.

Gratitude: I became more grateful for simple things — a smile, a thank you, a shared meal, a student’s hug.

Clearer Career Goals: I now know that teaching — especially in an international context — is something I want to pursue long-term.

Drive for Self-Improvement: This experience made me want to continue studying English, improve my teaching, and explore more cultures.

Inspiration to Inspire: I want to share this experience with others, especially younger students, to encourage them to step out into the world with courage.