I have worked in a professional setting for 4 years as a full stack software engineer at a travel app startup called Wanderlog. In that setting, I have led many projects to completion as well as presented to other engineers my learnings and project retrospectives throughout the years. Before working at Wanderlog, I have had many internships at various places like a game lab at MIT, the U.S. Naval War College, and SEGA games, showing I have good work ethic and am hard working.

As for my personality, I would call myself a curious and open minded person. I am always open to listen to other people's thoughts and opinions, and can take constructive feedback well. I am also very extroverted and love getting to know and working with people.

For skills, I am very organized and thorough with my work. I make sure that everything is done correctly, while also trying to prioritize speed. I would say that I'm usually well prepared, so I try to get stuff done as soon as I can. I am also good at collaborating with other people.

Experience
TEFL certified native English speaker with experience supporting secondary level English Literature classes and tutoring students one-to-one. Additional youth focused experience through a marketing internship at an educational arts organisation, developing strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills in learning centred environments.

Personality
Confident, approachable, and adaptable, with a creative mindset and a calm, professional attitude. Comfortable working with young learners and colleagues from different backgrounds, and motivated to contribute positively to a school community.

Skills
Strong spoken and written English, lesson support and classroom assistance, clear communication, and basic classroom management. Skilled in lesson planning principles through TEFL training, with added strengths in presentation, digital tools (Microsoft Office, Canva), and creative thinking that support engaging English lessons.

I have no professional experience teaching English to young children. However, I have used English as my primary language for teaching young children in Bible schools. In terms of professional experience, I have some experience in Information Technology (IT). Also, I have taught and mentored young adults and adults in Australia and New Zealand. Thus, I believe my biggest strength is taking care of people of all ages. Finally, I am always keen to learn about new things. Therefore, I am not afraid of taking new challenges in life.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Philosophy and English Literature. I recently completed my CELTA at St. Giles Brighton, receiving a Pass B, and I am eager to begin my teaching career abroad.

During my CELTA, I gained experience teaching six hours of in-person lessons, developing strong skills in lesson planning, classroom management. I enjoy using engaging, student-centered activities. I pride myself in creating a supportive and interactive learning environment and hope to help students gain confidence in using English.

I am particularly interested in teaching in Korea because I am excited to experience its culture, improve my language skills, and contribute positively to students’ learning journeys. I am responsible, adaptable, and enthusiastic, and I would be delighted to join your school and make a meaningful contribution.

Thank you very much for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

I have a strong background in communication, organization, and leadership through my experience in customer-facing retail roles and multiple internships in fast-paced, professional environments. My work has strengthened my ability to explain information clearly, support diverse groups of people, and remain patient and adaptable in new situations.

As a person, I am dependable, positive, and highly motivated. I work well with others, enjoy helping people learn new things, and maintain a calm and encouraging attitude even under pressure. I am also culturally open-minded and excited about building meaningful connections with students from different backgrounds.

Skill-wise, I offer teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. I am detail-oriented and comfortable leading or guiding others. I am currently completing my TEFL certification to strengthen my teaching readiness, and I am committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for future students.

I have a strong academic background with a degree in Music, giving me experience in creative instruction, performance, and working with diverse groups. Throughout my schooling and my teaching experience, I’ve developed strong communication and presentation skills that fit well into teaching. I am patient, adaptable, enthusiastic, and I enjoy helping others learn, which helps to bring a positive, supportive attitude to the classroom. My artistic background allows me to create engaging, interactive lessons, as well as enabling me to be organized, quick to learn new methods, and committed to helping students build confidence in English.

December 9, 2025

To GLO11

I would like to be considered for a Full Time Elementary Teacher Position in Seoul. I saw your recruitment listing on the TFL Academy website.

I am a mature teacher, from the UK, who has been working at SLP Gwanggyo for the past 18 months, where, I have been teaching Kindergarten and Elementary. I enjoy seeing how young minds adapt to learning a language, that as a British subject, am passionate about. I enjoy using stories and immersive teaching as well as other ‘child friendly’ activities, to highlight how the English language has evolved and works. I believe story books in particular, are one of the most important tools that any child should have access to. I like to use creative activities such as art and play, to encourage children to enjoy learning and to expand their horizons.

I started working for SLP Gwanggyo in March 2024, and although I have a deep connection and attachment to many of the children in the school, I feel now is the right time to consider the next stage in my teaching journey. This is my second year of teaching 5-year-old Kindergarten children and Elementary, who now, with the help of my Korean co-teacher, are becoming more confident and beginning to understand the dynamics of the English language.

Children are an integral part of our society, and I enjoy opening up young minds to the possibility the World may hold for them. As a mother of four grown up children myself, all of whom I have encouraged to be the best they can be and who have consequently all succeeded in their ambitions, I understand how important the full spectrum of education is.

I feel that I have a lot to offer a school and more importantly, young learners, in learning the English language.

I thank you for your time and possible consideration.

Yours sincerely

Jane Helen Kearns

I bring experience in communication-focused and learner-support roles, which has prepared me well for teaching and guiding students. I’m patient, approachable, and adaptable, with a calm attitude when handling challenges. I work well with people from different backgrounds and always aim to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. My key strengths include clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, digital literacy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. With my TEFL training in progress and all major documents already prepared, I am ready to begin teaching and contribute effectively from day one.

I bring experience in communication-focused and learner-support roles, which has prepared me well for teaching and guiding students. I’m patient, approachable, and adaptable, with a calm attitude when handling challenges. I work well with people from different backgrounds and always aim to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. My key strengths include clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, digital literacy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. With my TEFL training in progress and all major documents already prepared, I am ready to begin teaching and contribute effectively from day one.

I hold a TEFL certification and a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, and I have developed teaching and childcare experience through tutoring English and mathematics during college (graduated May 2023), babysitting elementary and middle school aged kids, and teaching Russian folk dance to elementary school aged kids. I am hardworking, dedicated, and consistently committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and grow.

I have studied abroad at Yonsei University (Summer 2022) which gave me firsthand experience with Korean culture, academic expectations, and daily life in Korea. This background will help me to adapt more smoothly to cultural norms, communicate respectfully, and understand the needs of Korean students and parents.

My creative background through art and dance helps me design engaging lessons that keeps students motivated and curious. I value reliability, respect, and cooperation, and I take pride in maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. I am enthusiastic about cultural exchange and contributing to a positive school community.

I have hands-on experience supporting and teaching children through volunteer roles in both early-years and school settings. As a Playgroup Assistant at a local nursery, I helped prepare arts, crafts, and singing sessions while engaging closely with children and parents. As a Netball Coach at an International School, I coached the U18 team, led PE lessons for primary students, and introduced them to new skills and teamwork. Alongside this, my professional background in client relations and customer service has strengthened my communication, organisation, and ability to guide people with clarity and patience — qualities that translate directly into teaching English and supporting learners of all ages.

I am warm, patient, and approachable, with a positive attitude that helps students feel comfortable and motivated. I’m adaptable, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy helping others grow at their own pace. I excel in clear communication, lesson/activity planning, and explaining new concepts in simple, engaging ways. I’m skilled at managing groups, fostering participation, and creating supportive learning environments. My professional experience further developed my cultural awareness, problem-solving, leadership, and ability to build trust — all essential in an effective TEFL classroom.

I have had experience teaching a large range of different age groups in a variety of subjects. I have taught elementary school, middle school, high school, and adult learners. I have been teaching and training since 2020. I currently teach English online and I am a long term substitute teacher at the local high school. I have an outgoing, bubbly personality that works well with children. I am adaptable and open to all different types of learning and teaching styles.

I have experience teaching English through one-on-one and small-group online classes, where I design clear, structured lessons that help students build confidence in speaking, listening, and writing. I’m patient, supportive, and attentive to each learner’s needs, creating a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to participate and ask questions. My skills include lesson planning, guiding students through practice activities, and explaining grammar in a simple, practical way, while keeping lessons engaging and giving clear feedback to support each student’s progress.

I have experience teaching English through one-on-one and small-group online classes, where I design clear, structured lessons that help students build confidence in speaking, listening, and writing. I’m patient, supportive, and attentive to each learner’s needs, creating a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to participate and ask questions. My skills include lesson planning, guiding students through practice activities, and explaining grammar in a simple, practical way, while keeping lessons engaging and giving clear feedback to support each student’s progress.

I am an English teacher who likes to give Holistic teaching experience to the children.

I am an experienced early childhood ESL teacher currently working as a 5-year-old homeroom teacher at King’s Kids in Songpa. I deliver age-appropriate English instruction in phonics, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and early writing while maintaining a structured, positive classroom environment. I design engaging lesson plans that follow curriculum goals, manage classroom routines, guide student behavior, and provide differentiated support to learners at varying English levels. I also collaborate closely with co-teachers, participate in school events, and help organize performances, open classes, and seasonal activities.

My previous professional experience as a digital services and academic librarian strengthened my organizational, communication, and leadership skills. I have extensive experience managing systems, problem-solving technical and user issues, leading programs for diverse learners, and providing clear, patient, one-on-one guidance—skills that directly support effective instruction and classroom management. I am highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at creating welcoming, structured learning environments for children and adults alike.

I am a modern English teacher, with a technical and professional background. I am a one of a kind candidate in the field of education due to the following attributes:

– In Class Teaching Experience
– A Former Language Student (Spanish and Japanese)
– IT Background (Which I utilized to build engaging class materials for my students)

These qualifications enable me to not only conduct myself with the professionalism expected of my career, but also empathize and understand the student on a profound level. This intricate understanding can only be reached by years of hard work studying languages (I studied in Latin America and Japan). Due to the overcoming of these trials, I understand the struggle and challenges that come with learning another language, and the hard work and dedication needed from a teacher to cultivate a positive learning environment where students will not give up, and even enjoy the classes.

In addition to my understanding of the students, an engineering background gives me the ability to fabricate my own personalized tools for learning experiences. Once I created an entire website to engage kids in an english vocabulary project with a scientific focus. I was humbled when my previous supervisor gave me nothing but positive feedback after teaching for a semester.

To close, I have extensive experience in a real classroom with students of many ages (although my passion resides in teaching middle school and high school).

I bring a unique set of skills and experience to the table and, most importantly, I understand the power of positivity, patience, and hard work.

I am a motivated and passionate English instructor with hundreds of hours working, teaching, and communicating effectively with non native English speakers. I have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English and am an experienced cross-cultural communicator with a passion and drive to help students succeed in learning and speaking English. I have a background in cultural exchange programs that goes across many different cultures and possess good leadership skills. My classroom experience in English teaching is little to none, but I have engaged in tutoring sessions and one on one development. I'm very attentive to the demands of others. I'm flexible, patient, empathetic, and adaptable in accommodating the needs of others and am determined in helping them succeed. I don't have any background in the Korean language or culture but am willing and eager to learn. I am very cooperative and team-oriented and work well with young children as well as adults. I consider myself as having an English proficiency that is higher than most whom speak English natively.

I will be graduating with a doctorate in May of 2026 and am in process of getting my TEFL certificate. In addition, I have 3 years of teaching experience.

I have over 3 years' teaching experience with students aged 5-18, but I specialised in Secondary (11-18) education for my PGCE course in 2019. I am predominantly a Music teacher, but completed a 120-hour TEFL course and have worked with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students both 1-on-1 and as part of my wider teaching experience. Even though English is my native language, I speak conversational Korean and am semi-fluent in French and Spanish.
I enjoy travelling and learning languages, having taught myself basic Korean after becoming interested in Kpop in 2015. I then chose to study at a Hagwon in Cheonan during August 2017 and have been back to Korea twice since – in 2019 and 2024. I am not fluent (yet), but hope to develop my Korean language skills while teaching in Korea.
I believe that learning should be fun as our brains are more likely to take in new information if we are in a good mood and enjoying ourselves. I therefore strive to create engaging and entertaining lessons that balance technical information with practical, real-life examples. I have a bubbly and enthusiastic personality, and my students have commented on how much they enjoy my lessons and my style of teaching.