Rodney W: United States: Aug 01, 2023

I am writing to apply for your position opening for an English teacher. I believe that my experience in teaching ESL and English Education in the diverse contexts of South Korea, China, and the United uniquely qualify me for the position you are offering.

My work in EFL/ESL and secondary English education has afforded me opportunities to enhance the content knowledge and agency of my students within diverse cultural and linguistical settings. As an associate professor in English Education, I employ an interactive, student centered approach to teaching, invoking students’ experiences through a praxis of content, technology, field work, research, and reflexive inquiry. My undergraduate courses in Applied Linguistics include traditional theories of SLA and ESL pedagogy as well as theories from critical sociolinguistics and critical literacy. As a researcher and teacher in the Professional Development School program in English Education at Penn State University, I taught English methods classes, supervised students’ teaching, and helped high school students, pre-service teachers and English teachers pursue inquiries and multimedia pedagogical applications.

Again, I am very interested in your position for an English teacher and believe that I have the requisite experience and education to make an excellent addition to your faculty. Thank you.