Dear principal:
I have something I need to talk with you about. I have tried to think of reasons not to write this letter but I have been so troubled that I can’t let it go. It is about my trainer,Robert. It is about his behavior. He had asked me go to hotel with him, and to go out with him…I do not think this is professional behavior and reflects badly on your school.
Some background details:
I have studied in SIA from 14/11/2016-26/02/2017,
1.On the 9/12/2016,we students went to a bar ,had a drink, and he joined us…Later in the evening he kissed me and asked me go to a hotel with him.(I have a witness) I was a little troubled and refused this offer.
2.After this episode, which I found troubling, he messaged me on a few occasions, and asked me go out with him. We went out 2 times, and I built some trust with him again.
3. After X’mas holidays, about 02/01/2017 one male student texted me saying uninvited sexual things to me. I told Robert about this, and a few days later, when just he and I were in the classroom, he asked me if the problem with that guy is ok. I told him the problem is him. He touched me hips, and I told him “DON’T touch me”(maybe it can be checked by CCTV).
4.After the school holidays, I was back school, and I felt sad and strange being in his class. I had told him this and had asked him that I want to change the class. I felt unhappy and uncomfortable in his class.
5.On the 13/02/2017 he made the joking comment in class “Be careful with Asain women” . I found this comment horrible and awful, especially in the context of what had happened. Judy, my Korean classmate and I were angry and very uncomfortable.
6. ON the 16/02/2017 Judy and I had talk with you about his comments and behavior in class. Despite the ‘No phone’ rule in class some students were still allowed to use it in class, even having student watching YOUTUBE video with him. There is a ‘No drink’ rule in class but Robert still drunk coffee or tea in class. Surely the policy of school can’t be fair and upstanding,if a Teacher also can’t follow it. He change the rules so often and didn’t tell students, so how can students follow it?
I ask myself and I ask you: is this a professional trainer’s behavior? I think it is not.
I still feel unsatisfied about what he said “Be careful with Asain women” even though you said he was just joking .It can be a very Serious topic depending upon your situation. in my opinion it can be seen as Discrimination, racial discrimination, and female discrimination. I don’t think it matters who he married or his personal problems…What he did and what he said is real and I am sure it is not the first or last time.
The topic is a common and serious topic, especially in a situation where people of different cultural behaviours and manners are turning to a teacher asnot only a language trainer, but a cultural example. ,I lost faith in this training when a leader person working in education can speak and answer in this way.
I think it is disgusting and hideous. I don’t know what can be done, and I have no wish to harm Robert, but I think for his own good, and for the reputation of the school, and especially for the security and peace of future Asian and women students, you could speak with him seriously about changing this behavior.
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