Please consider my application for your program. I have lots of experience working with children, as a tutor, private French teacher and over a year an au pair with families in France and Germany. I received a Bachelor of Music in 2019 from the University of Melbourne, one of the best universities in Australia. I am interested in teaching English as a next step on my career path as I value immensely learning about other cultures and languages.

Experience-wise I have always loved working with kids (I’ve been an au pair for a large part of my adult life!). Ever since I was young, I have been involved in helping my mother (who is a music teacher and classroom teacher) with class preparation, testing out lessons and more. I was also involved in a reptile show company Lizzy’s Lizzards as an assistant presenter and later as a presenter. This is a service that goes to kindergartens, schools, and children’s birthday parties to teach them about the animals of Australia, what they can do and what we can do to look after them. Being an au pair involves getting the kids ready in the morning, teaching them English through games, songs and daily phrases, taking them to school, helping them with homework, making dinner and babysitting. In France, I was occasionally a teaching assistant at the local primary school. I also tutored English one on one and in small groups. I held a weekly French class in Australia throughout 2018/19. I look forward to being able to teach in a more formal setting with larger classes one day.

Personality-wise, I am consistently optimistic, hard-working and respectful. I take great care to understand every aspect of my work, through my job as a waitress I learnt a high level of professionalism and collaboration with other staff. As an au pair one must consistently be in communication with the parents, parents of friends of the children, schools and kindergartens as well as being constantly extremely responsible.

In terms of skills, most importantly I have great communication skills, problem solving, and initiative. All of these are important for my current position and have been important throughout my time as an University student and a head waitress at Le Voltaire Bistro Francais. Additionally, I have a Bachelor of Music and have worked with opera companies and choirs in both Europe and Australia so I am perhaps overqualified for singing English education songs but I really enjoy it! Currently, I am au pairing in Germany and we are very often riding through the forest singing a number song, food song or another song about monkeys. Other

I am applying for the role of teacher of English as a foreign language. Having spent the last two years working in education as a teaching assistant at Hillbrook primary school, I know that I want to go into a career in teaching.

Taking the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching course this summer was an experience I found not only hugely enjoyable, but intellectually demanding and highly fulfilling.

My experience on the CELTA course convinced me that teaching English as a foreign language was something I really wanted to do. I welcomed the opportunity to interact with a wide range of students and helping them to progress in their attempts to improve their ability to understand and communicate in English. Seeing the students on the course make progress was hugely fulfilling.

I feel that I am well suited to the role of English language teacher: I have not only a deep interest in educating students and helping them to progress in achieving their aims, but I also have an ever-increasing interest in the English language and what methods are best suited to its teaching. I am happy and confident in interacting with students and colleagues and I really enjoy working as part of a team.

I am also, of course, very interested in the travel opportunities that this job brings with it and would be very happy to emerse myself in a new country and culture.

I hope to hear from you soon

I am a passionate, enthusiastic and friendly ESL teacher, who has one year's experience in the field, working with children between the ages of 3 and 12. In addition to this, I have worked with older students in Uganda, when I worked as a Volunteer following my graduation from University in 2018.

These experiences have equipped me to the necessary skills to undertake a new ESL challenge within a new environment. They have allowed me to become an adaptable candidate who is not afraid to take risks and react to changing situations. For example, I have excelled in roles in diverse locations such as Beijing and a rural village called Nazigo in the Kayunga district of Uganda and transitioned to Online teaching when the current pandemic took hold around the world.

Furthermore, in undertaking my first ESL roles, I have built upon the communication and presentation skills developed during my academic studies to become an excellent teacher, who can inject passion and energy into every class that I teach. I thrive on building a relationship with my students and helping them to excel in a friendly and welcoming environment. As a teacher in Beijing, I was praised for my teaching style by both my Chinese colleagues and the Academic Director of my school, who later headhunted me to work for the company remotely on a new project, after the COVID-19 outbreak had initially forced me to leave the company when I decided to return home.

Teaching online has reinvigorated my love for ESL teaching and I am now seeking a new opportunity in Korea, a country which I have long sought to visit. I believe I could thrive as a teacher in this setting. and look forward to hearing from you soon.

My name is Joe Modzelewski and I am a twenty-four year old from Canada. I am extremely interested in a position as an ESL teacher/teaching assistant in South Korea. Learning, communication, language, and culture are all important passions to me and I thrive in environments where I am able to share this passion with others and hopefully help others reach their fullest potential. Coming from a long line of teachers myself, my mother and both her parents being teachers, the values instilled by them in me have fostered an immense appreciation for the values of education, patience, and mutual respect.

I completed my undergraduate degree with distinction at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. My focus pertained to anthropology and environmental studies although my focus shifted several times throughout my studies from ancient languages, to archaeology, and even biology. It was through my language courses, and the great teachers who taught them, that I grew an enthusiastic appreciation for language study and was exposed to a diverse array of language teaching methodologies and practices, even being awarded the Neil Stewart Prize for achieving top grade in a Biblical Hebrew class. Throughout my time at McGill, I also had various papers published in student journals and works of poetry printed in community publications.

For the past couple of years, I have been involved in various volunteer positions giving peer-to-peer support, with both kids and adults, in the public health field. These positions have allowed me the opportunity to build compassionate relations with individuals who are often misunderstood, growing my own sense of empathy, understanding, and relating, all of which are integral not only in a classroom but everywhere outside it too. Throughout highschool and university, I have also taken on jobs primarily in the hospitality industry, including a managerial position at a restaurant in Montreal. This hands-on and involved position allowed me to hone in on my pragmatic skills regarding time management and problem-solving all while under immense pressure to perform and provide an excellent experience for our clients.

Possessing a diverse background of skills and experience, I feel that I would be an excellent candidate for a position as an ESL teacher/teaching assistant. I am eager to share and pass forward the teaching and educational experiences I have been so fortunate to have had myself. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for taking the time to review my application.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am applying for the role of English teacher in South Korea. I have seen the job advertised on the TEFL.org website. I have recently completed my 120 Hour TEFL Course, please find my CV enclosed for your consideration.
Whilst I do not have any experience of teaching in a school, I do have experience in teaching in workplaces as I was a designated trainer in a previous position. I also used to take interviews for the roles and hold team meetings once a week prepared by myself, which has helped perfect my communication skills. Due to being a supervisor in a previous job role I am a very organised person which I know will assist me when it comes to preparing for lessons and writing any lesson plans that may be required.
There was a classroom element to the 120 Hour TEFL course I completed. This helped me massively as this showed me what it would be like to teach and what is required to do so. It helped me to see the different levels of students I will teach, how to prepare lessons and most importantly how to keep the students motivated to learn English.
I am interested in taking this role as I am passionate about travelling and experiencing new cultures and this is the perfect way to do that whilst earning a living and giving back to the local community. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours Faithfully,
Hywel James

My current experience with teaching has been around numerous primary and high schools. My previous job roles I have been a sports coach where I have delivered PE lessons to children from reception all the way to age 16. Lessons would have been an hour long and delivered to a group of around 30 children with assistance from the school teacher if needed. The skills i learnt from this job role was to be adaptable when something isn't working, communicate with clarity, to create a fun, positive and safe environment and also inclusion for everyone. Another job role I have had with teaching was a role as a school support coach. Within this role i would go into different schools each day delivering lessons on PSHE topics to a group of targeted children. The group sizes would have been around 12 pupils without help from another teacher. Within these targeted groups were children who struggled academically and needed extra help and a positive role model in a school setting. There were many different cultures, abilities, learning difficulties and barriers that came within the role but with the training and experience I learnt many skills and attributes that could be transferable to another job. I have shown in my coaching and teaching roles that I am a very good team player, hard working, committed, eager to learn and develop, trustworthy and passionate.

I have lived and taught EFL in Korea since March 2012 and have a great breadth and depth of teaching experience in Incheon, Goyang (Ilsan) and Seoul (premiere academy areas like Daechi-dong and Junggye-dong) and at all levels, with Elementary, Middle, High School and University students, as well as with adults of all ages in their post-university years.

I can teach and have taught many subjects during my time in Korea, including but not limited to: English (literature, composition, grammar, reading comprehension, speaking, listening), History, Sociology, various Sciences, and TOEFL.

I’ve gained a wealth of valuable teaching experience, both in the general sense, and more specifically as an EFL instructor. I’ve been told by students, managers and fellow teachers alike that I have an effective style of conveying linguistically difficult concepts—namely through using a calm patience, always employing clear and precise pronunciation, and an ability to reduce complex ideas to their most basic and most important components. Students also enjoy my sense of humor and ability to entertain them while effectively teaching them as well.

I think much of my success as an EFL teacher can be attributed to my naturally good natured and humorous personality combined with my intellectual passion for teaching, which I gathered a lot of strength in from my university education. I have a hard work ethic, a lot of relevant experience and relevant skills to offer any EFL institution (as well as the added convenience of already having D-10 Visa and currently residing in South Korea at my home in Seoul (Yongsan-gu) secured with my own key money) and am looking to hopefully find a great match with one of the best.

I believe that I have acquired skills, which will be very useful to your organization. My experience includes being an adjunct writing instructor, a certified elementary substitute teacher, an English language instructor, corporate trainer for Apple Inc. and other major corporations, online essay scorer with Educational Testing Services and several years as an academic tutor where I was acknowledged with the Excellence in Academic Assistance Award. My educational background includes a Masters in English – Creative Writing, Masters in Education and Bachelors in English and Marketing. I will have completed my TEFL certification by June 12, 2020.

I am a very friendly person and I am able to work in a team and independently when required . I adapt easily to changes and environments and I assimilate easily. I have a BA degree in Law, Politics and Organisational Psychology from Rhodes University and some of the critical skills I acquired besides my qualification is conducting my self in a professional manner , producing quality work as well as managing my time effectively. I am always willing to learn from others as education is a lifelong endeavour and it is important for one to always open up themselves to new experiences and knowledge.

I have experience in volunteer work , where I tutored a small group of learners between the ages of 12-13 years in English and comprehension. It was a fulfilling experience where I had the opportunity to share my knowledge as well as learning from others at the same time. I have recently completed my TEFL teaching certificate where I acquired skills such as compiling a lesson plans , teaching methods as well as classroom management skills.

EXPERIENCE: reading tutor for elementary students, English conversation tutor for international university students, English Conversation Club instructor for international students, evening receptionist at a Hostel in Korea, and various experience as a cashier in the food industry

PERSONALITY: friendly, patient, optimistic, hardworking, and ambitious

SKILLS: TEFL and TESOL certified, can make lesson plans, highly organized, worked w/ students with various English levels, proper drilling structure, soft correcting

This question is always difficult to answer for me, even if I always say the same strength. As a person, I am ever evolving and learning knew things, but one constant strength of mine is my ability to be compassionate, empathetic, and honest. I have always understood that everyone differs in various ways, whether it be their beliefs, culture, life style, or learning methods. Through my experience working with children and youth, I have come to understand what it means to learn from your students in order to best serve them. I am compassionate and empathetic, but I am honest with every student I have worked with. I believe that because of my experience working with youth, my personality has changed slightly as I now understand that even adults have different ways of thinking and processing information. Understanding that everyone is different and showing them compassion, empathy, and honesty will always be my greatest strength because it is important to always help others realize their own potential.

I arrived in Seoul on June 4th and am in my 2 week quarantine now. I came on an E-2 visa, but my previous school cancelled the contract due to covid-19, so I need to find a new position ASAP.

I prefer kindergarten-elementary levels working daytime, as I majored in Elementary Education and have experience teaching. I am a licensed teacher in the USA.

My salary expectation is at least 2.4.

Please let me know if you have any positions starting late June or early July in Seoul that I can look at.

Experience:
I am a certified teacher in the U.S. with my bachelor's in Elementary Education K-6. I also have endorsements in Reading grades K-12 and ESOL grades K-12. In addition, I have a 120-hour TESOL certificate.

I'm highly qualified for teaching any subject, including English. I enjoy working with young students under 18-years-old! I have years of experience working with students throughout my time in university. I spent four months teaching English Language Arts full-time in the USA in a 4th grade classroom. I also spent 3 months as a licensed teacher in a Kindergarten classroom in the USA before arriving to Korea.

In regards to experience, I do not have direct teaching experience. With that being said I do have experience with mentoring younger learners/people, and if it is any consolation I do have experience baby sitting my now, four year old nephew, so I have seen his growth process up till now which I believe is very useful. As for personality, I have a 'kid at heart' type of mentality even though I am classed a mature adult. I have a warm and open nature and respect other people's way of doing things and their opinions even if I don't agree. I believe that I have a friendly demeanor and can be approached. I am honest and trustworthy, this is important in regards to safeguarding young learners. As far as skills go, I am adaptable to new environments in rapid pace. I am a native English speaker who is also fluent in the language but it's also worth noting that I am confident in my fluency too. And finally, Organisation is another trait I believe to possess.

Strengths:

• Patient Teacher with Personal Integrity
• Creative and Enthusiastic about learning
• Excellence in Classroom Management

• Focus on Equity in the Classroom
• Skilled Planner and Clear Communicator
• Caring Personality and Peaceful Presence
• Musically Inclined

Teaching Related Experience:

Roosevelt Elementary School, ESL Student Teacher, Stevens Point, WI 2020
• Worked with English Language Learners in 1-6th Graders
• Collaborated with my Cooperating Teacher and Classroom Teacher
• Delivered Quality Virtual Instruction to Students through Schoology and Seesaw
• Helped my Fellow Teachers Stay Connected to Students and Their Families

Community Christian School, Student Teacher, Baraboo, WI 2020
• Taught all Subjects as a Student Teacher to 7-8th graders
• Learned Long Term Planning
• Learned Effective Classroom Management Skills
• Utilized Google Classroom and Learned Creativity in Virtual Education
• Connected with my Students, Fellow Teachers, and Administration

Stevens Point Area School District, Practicum/Methods, Stevens Point, WI 2018-2019
• Taught a 6th grade Expeditionary Thematic Learning Unit
• Observed 4th – 5th Grade Environmental Education
• Taught 2nd and 4th Grade Small Group Math Curriculum
• Utilized Education Technology Tools of Kahoot and Google Slides

St. Stephen School, Stevens Point, WI 2018
• Cotaught Two Kindergarten Students Reading Curriculum
• Learned to Adapt to the Varied Strengths and Needs of Each Student

Grove Elementary School, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 2018
• Taught K-4th grade English Language Learner (ELL) Populations
• Developed an Understanding of the ELL Various Screening and Testing

Woodlands Church 1st, 6th Sunday School Teacher, Plover, WI 2018-2019
• Cotaught 6th grade Sunday School
• Cotaught and solo taught 14-20 1st grade students for Sunday School
• Learned to Simplify Concepts to the Understanding Level of My Students
• Gained Valuable Experience on the Developmental Needs of My Students

Crossways Camps Pine Lake Camp Counselor, Waupaca, WI 2018
• Planned and Implemented Camp Curriculum
• Camp Counseled at a Special Needs Camp a Week
• Camp Counseled a New Group of Eight to Ten 5th Graders or 6-8th Graders Weekly for 4 Weeks
• Organized and Put on Vacation Bible Schools for PreK-6th Graders at Two Different Locations for a Week Each
• Developed Close Comradery with My Fellow Staff Members

Al Behrman Elementary Assistant Teacher, Baraboo, WI 2017-2018
• Provided Classroom Support for 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Grade
• Gave 2nd Tier Support to Various 2nd-3rd Grade Students for Math and Reading
• Supervised Recess for K-5th grade

YWAM-Tyler Missionary Teacher, Incheon and Seoul, South Korea 2017
• Helped Conduct an English Missionary Camp for Korean Students
• Guided a Small Group of Students to Better Know God with an Interpreter
• Led My Small Group of Students on an Outreach in Seoul, South Korea

Baraboo Parks and Recreations 4-5th gr; 6-8th gr Soccer Coach, Baraboo, WI 2011; 2015-16
• Coached My Players on Various Soccer Techniques
• Identified Player Strengths and Built on Them
• Encouraged Teamwork Through Various Drills and Scrimmages in Practice
• Rewarded Team and Individual Victories
• Developed Skills in My Players and Encouraged Excellence

I’m interested in applying for your current English Teacher position at your school. I believe I can be a great asset to your education system because of my high interest in helping develop adolescent minds. Your schools location within Korea is also another reason I hope to work for your program. Korea’s rich culture, food and way of life has always inspired me to one day be able to live and teach there.
In terms of why I believe I’m a good fit for your school has to do with my educational history along with my experience. I have a 4 year degree from California Polytechnic University in Business and I have a TEFL certification. My TEFL certification consists of 150 hours of coursework such as teaching approaches, formulating activities, etc. It also, includes 20 hours of practicum were I have to observe, privately tutor or teach a class. I have also recently taught English at a school in Japan where I gained hands on experience with a variety of students and materials. Between the course work and experience teaching I have been able to gain skills that will allow me to adapt to different classroom environments. This has prepared me for a country like Korea were teaching is drastically different from the U.S. In Korea, I will be able to use cooperative activities along with differential teaching approaches for a better outcome with the students. Along with this dynamic approach, I have a business background and have worked in the industry for a few years. This experience has enabled me to communicate well amongst others even when the common native tongue is different. I also have personal experience from living in other countries for an extended period of time, such as New Zealand and Japan. In life I work hard on everything I commit myself to, from triathlon’s to education to workplaces, I always give it my all. In essence, giving a 100% in life is like my religion to me. Through all of my personal qualifications, I believe that I’m fit for this job and no matter what fields I may struggle in or lack, I will attain through my hardworking mentality.

During my time in teachers college and my bachelors of education, I have worked in a variety of settings including both elementary and high school classrooms, coaching sports, and overnight summer camp. During my time as a student teacher in two different high schools I covered several subjects but my teachable is science; I taught the entire biology unit for a grade 10 academic class in my last placement including all course material, quizzes, the final exam and labs. I was also successful in my interview at the Thames Valley District School Board for a supply teaching position.

My skill set includes communication, organization, enthusiasm and creativity. I believe in supporting, encouraging, and guiding students so that they may become self-directed learners. By creating an environment that emphasizes cooperative education and inquiry based learning, I can help foster diversity, growth, leadership and success in all aspects of student’s lives.

I have an outgoing personality and adapt well to new situations quickly and with ease. I am patient, kind, and have excellent classroom management.

Thank you for your consideration.

I am a single, 27-year-old South African male from Northern Cape, South Africa. In 2017 I finished my postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University and remain determined to further utilize my skills through teaching abroad.

In early February 2019 I finished a temporary adult training position as the main facilitator and educator for Media Work’s Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) Course for a class of twenty-five adult students aged 18 to 35 in the the Northern Cape region. This was a semi-state sponsored Adult Education program (AET) focused on bettering Computer Literacy and English language speaking abilities that are aimed primarily at adult students residing in rural areas. Lessons involved oral presentation skills, financial management and other humanities-related topics such as public policy, financial management, geography, mining and minerals as well as codes of conduct in the workplace.

Before undertaking this project, I helped my country’s National Department of Economic Development and Tourism of South Africa to update their provincial Trade and Investment Strategy (TIS) within the Nama-Khoi Municipal region, a project which was crucial for the latest BRICS report, the first to include the region since 2015. This was done in conjunction with Urban Econ and involved data analysis as well as one-on-one interviews with local business in an effort to determine external investment potential. I have also participated in assigned projects throughout my academic career in geography and urban planning that required a high level of competency in terms of Geographic Information Science (GIS) and related-task management projects.

Most recently I finished a one year teaching contract in Tokyo, Japan for Shane Schools. Overall my students comprised of elementary, intermediate and advanced levels of instruction with a few Business level students. Throughout it was expected of me to teach constituents working at various financial institutions in the Shinjuku, Tokyo metropolitan area. I taught in Akabane, Iidabashi, Ogikubo, ShakujiKoen, Ikebukuro and Kunitachi.

I want to join the international workforce yet again and broaden my skillset in terms of bettering my method of instruction all the while reaching new audiences. I have been described as being a very confident teacher that brings out the best in my students. With a diverse background, and whether teaching in Japan or South Africa, I can positively state that I can handle any group dynamic I am fortunate enough to be a part of.

I have also studied and passed English on a tertiary level up until the end of my sophomore year (Stellenbosch University). In addition I have passed a two day TEFL UK practical classroom training session in Cape Town. This qualification was accompanied with a 168 hour online course that makes up for the requirements to pass a Level 5 TEFL UK Certificate. Furthermore i also obtained my 56 hour practical training certificate upon completion of my one year teaching contract in Tokyo as recently as March 1st 2020.

I have the required skillset and competency to teach younger learners as well as higher levels. I have been involved with Disaster Risk mitigation projects with i-RADAR South Africa that not only required fluent English language capabilities but also excellent presentation skills, the latter being essential in awarding me with the National Disaster Management Bursary in 2017, the only student from my university that qualified for the honor after successfully compiling a yearly report of backyard dwellers in the Cape Winelands District Municipality region.

I work well under pressure and can rightfully state that I will be a valuable asset to the integrity of your organization.

I hope to hear from you soon.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Education in June 2016. Since then, I have been teaching in a variety of fields. Tutoring, Private school, High School, Elementary school and coaching volleyball are all the different ways that I have used my degree. I then went back to school in September 2017 and got my Masters in November 2018. I find that my personality is complemented as approachable, where students are able to come to me with whatever is bothering them (socially, academically) and I will not judge them. They then become quite comfortable with me. In addition, my skills vary, but most importantly, I am qualified to teach IELTS and help ESL students through the process of enrolling in Western universities.

I enjoy learning languages as a hobby. Because of that I understand the common difficulties of learning a language and what are common mistakes language learners stumble upon. I also have taken linguistics classes and a history of the English language class. I purposely worked in Chinese and Korean restaurants in America to do language exchange with my co-workers, because of this I believe I am used to understanding people who are non-native English speakers. I'm currently learning: French, Mandarin, and Korean.