My name is Logan, I was born and raised in a small rural community in Texas. From high school through university, I regularly competed in rhetoric and debate competitions across Texas and the Southern United States. I graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I also hold certifications in teaching English as a second language, and Chinese Language Proficiency. During my last years of University and the years that followed, I tutored students in rhetoric and was an assistant Debate Coach, teaching students from multiple linguistic backgrounds. Since moving to China, I’ve gained experience teaching students of all ages, from Kindergartners to High school students.
My pedagogical method is simple: to teach what I know and learn what I don’t. My lessons are not structured as a lecture, but as a conversation between equals, with each sharing what they know and learning from the rest. This helps to create a more relaxed environment while also reinforcing learning as they use new language/concepts in an authentic conversation.
我叫Logan，出生成长于德克萨斯州的乡村地区，毕业于北德克萨斯大学，获有哲学学士学位。高中到大学期间，我常参加德克萨斯州和美国南部的修辞辩论赛。我还持有英语作为第二语言的教学证书和汉语水平证书。大学后期及毕业后的几年里，我给很多学生辅导修辞学课程，并担任助理辩论教练，教授了来自多种语言背景的学生。来到中国后，我开始教授从幼儿园到高中各个年龄段的学生。
我的教学方法很简单：教我所知，授我所学。我的课不是严肃枯燥的讲座，而是师生间平行平等的交流，每个人都可以畅所欲言，分享自己的所知所得，互相学习。这一理念有助于创造一个轻松的学习氛围，也有利于学生更好地学习进步，毕竟他们是在真实的对话场景中使用新语言、新概念。
