6/28/06

A fun way to try to get a job in Japan...let's see if it works.

1) Google search for "Jobs in Japan"


2) Stumble upon this page: http://www.jobsinjapan.com/


3) Click on Teaching.


4) Come across this listing, the appeal of which stands head and shoulders above the rest:

Knock Knock English
in Setagaya seeks a native speaker who LOVES teaching and creating materials for kids. Teach 4 days/week, 20 hours maximum, with one day for lesson planning/creative pursuits. Special talents (music/design/web) a plus. Full-time from 8/28. E-mail devon(&')knockknockenglish.com for more info (posted 06/20/06)

5) Send Devon an e-mail, asking for more details about the position.

6) Send him a resume. He responds by saying that he plans to interview people who are in Tokyo first, since he generally hires locally.


7) Ask him if he'd be willing to e-mail me some of the questions he plans to ask the people in Tokyo. Set up brilliant "Jeremy Should Work for Knock Knock English" webpage with video interview and other goodies.


8) Cross fingers.

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6/15/06

I'm writing an SAT class just for TITs.

I am coordinating the development of a fun, original SAT class for The Ivy Tutors.

Seriously -- if you are currently living in or around Orlando, wanting some help studying for the SATs, you should think about TITs. I'm telling you, TITs are great. Just grab one, and suddenly you'll understand things you never knew before.

Anyway, I'm really enjoying this, and it's great experience. Even though my wonderful parents tend to ignore this fact, I do actually want to educate people, someday.

I love you, Mom and Dad!

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6/8/06

Family trip to California

The Chapman/Nelson family took a nice road trip down coastal California. We got to spend a couple days at Disney Land with Michael, Jennifer, and Mira (my niece)! I'm pleased to say that we had a wonderful trip, and that everybody is doing well. Thanks, Mom and Dad!

Dave and Dad modeling proper UV-protection measures while we wait for the ferry that will take us around the San Francisco Bay. We saw Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge while listening to the history of San Francisco on closed-circuit radio!




Mom relaxing at our favorite cafe in San Francisco - the Hollywood Cafe. The family that owns and operates this fine establishment is just so friendly! We ate there every morning. Plus, they keep a wall of paper napkins, featuring messages and pictures penned by various customers throughout the years. Well, Mom drew a lovely picture of San Francisco, and guess what!? -- Her art made it onto the wall!

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