Working in educational settings has formed the majority of my working life. I have always loved working with children, watching them learn, develop and flourish.
I am currently employed in a very different profession, working for a large corporation in Medical I.T. I have learnt a lot from this industry and role, but I am keen to return to working with children. Education is where my heart truly lies and I would love the opportunity to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in South Korea. I am fascinated by Korean culture and would love the opportunity to work in such an innovative and traditional society.
I am passionate about providing children with the foundations to grow into confident, well-rounded, thoughtful individuals who are interested and engaged with the world around them. Teaching children to be able to question what we take for granted and what we think we know. To ask the difficult questions. Language forms the foundation for inquisitive minds to be set free.
We were all young once. The experiences, care, lessons and time that we invest in learners from day one helps to shape them into the best versions of themselves as they journey through formal education and beyond.
The majority of my experience within the UK education system is with young learners (Early Years, Reception and Key Stage 1), and with children with special or additional needs.
Working with children in Early Years settings has provided me with a strong foundation in teaching and supporting language acquisition for reading, writing and speaking. I have experience utilising multiple teaching methodologies to instill phonics comprehension as the building blocks for language development.
My teaching approach has always been child centered. Putting the child / children at the heart of every lesson allows them the chance to explore the subject, make mistakes, correct misunderstandings, practise and progress.
Teaching must be accessible to all children, and an inclusive classroom environment is critical. It is my responsibility to support them at every stage in their learning journey, to ensure they understand the subject matter and are able to confidently develop and build on prior learning.
I have a degree in Child Development & Education, coupled with Sport & Coaching Studies. I achieved an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1). I subsequently moved on to complete a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) focused on Early Years and Primary education. I achieved a final mark of Outstanding.
I am currently undertaking an 120 hour TEFL course, with an additional module for teaching young learners. I want to be as prepared as possible for teaching English as an additional language, arming myself with as much information and practice as I can. Therefore ensuring I provide children in South Korea with the most relevant and appropriate lessons from the outset.
I love to bring subjects to life. Making learning a hands-on experience. Giving the children the power to actively engage with a topic. Utilising resources and different learning environments, such as sensory toys, songs, music, role play or outdoor learning. I couple this with formal, comprehensive, measurable activities which ensure that progress is recorded, reviewed and monitored.
I believe this multi faceted approach gives children the best opportunities to reinforce their learning and understanding, whilst also making learning relevant and relatable. I am also keen on combining group activities with individual learning to help support social skills, particularly with language acquisition and development. Talking is important.
I practice what I preach. Every new day provides us with the chance to learn something new. I don’t think learning ever leaves us. Whether this is trying a new recipe, reading a book, having a thoughtful discussion, or learning a new language. I am personally very early in my journey with learning Korean, but I am really enjoying the experience.
I bring energy and enthusiasm to everything I do. I make an impact through my creative approach to teaching and my positive attitude. I think respect, empathy, and an open mind are core characteristics for an educator. I believe I actively embody all three.
Throughout my working life I have worked within large and small teams. Working together with colleagues is something I have always enjoyed. Solving challenges together and working towards a unified solution. I also enjoy working independently and focusing my energy on a specific activity or task.
Communication is key when teaching. Ensuring the children are able to understand and assimilate the subject matter. I believe I have strong communication skills which enable and promote active participation from children in the classroom, as well as open and positive discussion and activities.
Every child is unique. Children learn at different paces and in different ways. Being adaptable to the needs of the children is one of my core strengths. I have experience of providing multiple approaches whilst teaching, to ensure that all children are able to learn, reinforce and utilise the lesson content.
I am able to respond dynamically to the children’s learning and make adaptations and prioritisations accordingly. Whether this means slowing down and revisiting a subject from the beginning, having some one-to-one support time, providing extension activities to challenge their learning or utilising peer-to-peer activities.
I believe I have the right personality, skills and experience to work as an ESL teacher in South Korea. I am passionate about education and giving all children the right building blocks to grow into accomplished and well-rounded individuals.
I have a comprehensive background in Early Years education and many years’ experience in teaching early language acquisition and development for reading, writing and speaking.
I believe I embody all the right attributes for a teacher of ESL in South Korea. I am patient, inclusive, dependable, creative, motivated, organised and flexible. I put the children at the heart of their learning. I am resourceful and innovative in making learning interactive and engaging. I am passionate about helping every child progress, and I am resilient in the face of challenges.
It is my job as a teacher to bring out the best in each child. To provide them with a solid foundation in the English Language, which will help them to confidently embrace the opportunities which await them as they grow and develop through their learning journey and beyond.
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