Peace CorpsYouth Development Program

El Salvador, 2008-2010

The Goals of Peace CorpsHelping the people of interested developing

countries in meeting their need for trained men and women

Helping people of other countries understand the U.S.

Helping U.S. citizens understand the people and cultures of other countries

My service: Youth DevelopmentCulture and recreation for youthEnglish teacher training for service providers

Culture & recreation: English teaching

English class with children ages 7-12 in local children’s center

English club with 7th-9th graders at local public school

Culture & recreation: Music

Teaching music theory in local community center

Leading choir performance in local hotel

Performing for tips in hotel with folk music group

English teacher training

Leading session for 2-day teacher training workshop co-organized with colleague

Presenting session for Peace Corps volunteers in training

Co-presenting at National Conference for English Teachers in San Salvador, July 2010