Name:

Jerry Finn P. Ruivivar

Home Institution:

Philippines

Host Institution:

Award Name:

Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant

Award Year:

2024

Bio / Write-up:

Jerry Finn is a young educator serving as a Senior High School Teacher II at Amtic National High School in the Schools Division Office of Ligao City.  With a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education major in English from Bicol University, earned with distinction as Cum Laude, Jerry Finn's proficiency lies in English Language Teaching. Pursuing a Master of Arts in Education major in English, his commitment to continuous learning reflects his dedication to his profession. 

Throughout the challenges posed by the pandemic, Jerry Finn has been actively engaged in creating division-based podcast lessons in English and contributing as a member of the Division English Core Team, crafting contextualized Learning Activity Sheets to address remote learning challenges. With his experience as a private school teacher and part-time college instructor, Jerry Finn's passion for education shines through. He holds a certification as a Global Citizenship Education Advocate, underscoring his commitment to holistic education. 

 His overarching goal for participating in the Fulbright FLTA program stems from an inherent desire to effect positive change in his community, making learning more facilitative, engaging, and culturally enriching. Beyond classrooms, he finds joy in hosting and organizing events, and actively engaging with his community through volunteer works.