Since completing my Masters in Literary Studies from Newcastle University in September 2012, I have consistently looked for roles and opportunities that have expanded and drawn upon my passion for the English language and literature. In roles ranging from e-learning and content editing to journalism and, now, English teaching, my expertise with the English language and my desire to utilise this expertise on a daily basis have connected all of my post-University vocational experience.
I currently work as a full-time English teacher at a private language school in Shenzhen, China where I teach students aged between 4 and 12 years old. Despite only having been in the role for six months I have relished the opportunity to impart my native-level English abilities to my students and utilise the English Language expertise I have developed from both my academic and professional backgrounds.
On top of this, my current role involves a lot of extracurricular engagement and activities with students outside the classroom. I have been directly involved in the planning and execution of bi-monthly events which have included taking groups of students trick or treating for Halloween, Christmas activity days and other themed events. As well as being enjoyable activities in their own right, exposure to these events has made me a more well-rounded teacher and highlighted the importance of teaching and learning outside of the traditional classroom environment too.
Outside of work, living in China has been an invaluable learning experience for me personally. Not only has it exposed me directly to a very different culture and lifestyle, but it has also equipped me with the necessary resolve and organisational skills to manage a full-time work schedule in an environment that contrasts completely with what I am used to. These are skills and characteristics which I feel would come on leaps and bounds were I to take up a position in Ulsan.
I feel this position ticks all the boxes. Add in the fact that I can confidently provide examples and evidence for all the role’s core competencies, I feel I would be ideally suited for the position and would relish the chance to explain why in a Skype interview or in person.
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