It has been a while since my last update on this page. I know I have been too busy but I did not forget about reconnecting with those who still keep an eye out for my news. From February to June of 2019, my focus has been mostly on the English debate team of Wuling Senior High School. It is my first stint there and I aimed to ensure that I was totally focused on it when I am not doing private tutoring or coaching. Over the course of time, I learned to become a better coach while giving back to the Taoyuan community. We advanced through Northern Regionals and did well during the Nationals. While we did not win any "awards" during the Nationals, it was a good experience that many rookies on the team cherished. They have devoted themselves to improving English on all fronts to bring stronger performance next year. Whether all of them will be on the team next year is still up in the air, but I can tell that their efforts on self-improvement are evident. Hopefully my summer can be devoted to become a better mentor too. Wuling English Debate Team is now unofficially known in Taiwan as the Wuling Vikings Eng Debate Team. To solidify this identity, a story that has yet to be published is in the making. Recruitment is also an important aspect we will be dealing with over the summer with new incoming high schoolers ready to be pitched to. I have high hopes for our preparation to motivate them into joining us. This school year marks my 3rd year as high school English debate coach. I learned more and more that it is not so much about how knowledgeable I am in debate, but rather how capable I am at guiding students to find the drive towards searching for a higher purpose than merely a debate competition. It is the goal of social responsibility that gives teams I led in the past a different vibe and flair. I intend to continue perfecting that as I have purchased some tools from Amazon.com to better my execution on such matters.
With summer up and running, I have many other matters to tend to as professional speeches, powerpoint presentations, and other private tutoring demands began to pile up. If you are interested in employing my services, it would be high time to contact me before I am once again swamped with tasks. For now, I am just reading books I have placed aside for half a year. Totally recommend Daniel Pink's "When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. That's all for now. Until next time! SUMMER SPLASH!!
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