I am a college graduate from the United States of America with a passion for teaching. I
graduated with a B.S in Biological Sciences and a 3.4/4.0 GPA from UCI. I have a certificate
in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and have experience tutoring children of
different ages. I am a hardworking honors student with well developed communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills from years of rigorous courses and volunteer work.

I have an outgoing personality and I believe myself to be quite empathetic, so I am easily relatable to a diverse group of people and easily adaptable. In addition to that I love working with young people and I have been fortunate enough in my 5 years of working, I've worked as a facilitator/coach and a mentor from children as young as 6 years to adults who are 25 years – so, I work well with children and my colleagues as well. My educational background and career has harnessed my interpersonal skills, as I am also quite analytical, and work well within a team.

I have extensive sport's coaching experience which I believe is similar and relevant to ESL teaching. I have worked for 3 years as a sport's coach, working with children (ages 7-13), teenagers (14-18) and adults. This experience taught me how to manage both large and small groups of students. Working with children in particular has been extremely valuable as I learned to manage children who at times were loud and lacked concentration during lessons. My experience with adults was also rewarding as I learned that keeping adults focused on their motivation for learning was the easiest way to keep them engaged in a lesson. I have also recently completed a 1 month part-time English-assistant teaching role at a nearby school, and hold a separate 20 hour English teaching practicum.

Sport's coaching requires a great deal of attention to detail, as it requires one to analyze where a student is struggling and come up with a technical solution. I believe one of my primary skills is having a strong attention to detail, as I am an analytical thinker. I also come from a country with a rich cultural diversity, where one constantly has to move between different cultures. I believe this lived experience makes me a suitable candidate for this opportunity as learning to understand a new culture is something I am very familiar with.

I am energetic, fun, enjoy reading and love immersing myself in different cuisines.

I first noticed a need for EFL teaching during my time at University. International students often needed grammatical aid which prompted me to take on private tutoring. From this experience, teaching EFL stood out as the perfect chance to share the knowledge I possess with others as well as broaden my own educational experience. Making a difference in others lives by nurturing and expanding their abilities is a very fulfilling journey to partake in, for both myself and the students. While students will be introduced to a new skill, the classroom environment will also allow for me to develop strong foundational skills in communication and presenting.

Other than the private tutoring experience during my time at University, I have also completed a TEFL course to build a stronger foundation for myself as a teacher. I was able to gain a lot of insight during the course and gain valuable skills in areas such as classroom management, teaching various ages, varied teaching methods etc. As a naturally creative individual, I believe I possess skills which would make my lessons very interactive and engaging. This would be especially important when teaching younger children which happens my preferred teaching age (kindy-elementary). I am very well skilled in digital technology, which I would like to use in creating fun and interactive activities during English Class.

Working in different schools has allowed me to gain the skills, knowledge and determination of a teacher. As a trainee teacher I have developed professionally in my role by gaining a deeper understanding of the classroom structure, how to run a class and the different strategies that can be used in order to engage pupils. Through observing expert colleagues, I have discovered different strategies that can be implemented in the classroom; this has enhanced my own skills and strategies. I have high expectations of all pupils to enhance their learning journey, encouraging pupils to be resilient and reflective learners. In order to work with young pupils, patience, resilience, clear communication skills and good behaviour management are important factors. Working with children can be challenging at time, however their achievements are rewarding. Building a rapport with children is vital, having effective communication and creating a bond with children allows you to gain an understanding of their needs and their personalities.
The ever changing dynamics of a classroom require quick thinking and swift adaptations which are part and parcel of a teacher’s toolkit. I believe I stay calm under pressured conditions and am able to constantly adjust to new changes. Similarly, the school environment can alter very quickly; members of staff taken ill, unprecedented weather and outbreaks of illnesses. In these situations I like to act fast, create contingency and mitigation plan(s) and work collegiately with my colleagues to provide suggestions to help plans get underway without causing too much disruption to an already altered schedule.

I have recently qualified as a primary school teacher and gained a PGCE qualification. Due to my qualifications, I was able to develop my understanding on how to support young children’s’ learning. I have always been intrigued in working with children and being able to inspire them. I am interested in this role because I feel I have the right skills to fulfil the requirements and have the right attributes for the position. I have gained a lot of different life skills as well as academic skills in order to be a good role model to young children. When reflecting on my character, I would describe myself as a hard working person who has the ability to handle difficult situations. My independence has meant that I was able to overcome obstacles without relying on other people, a key aspect of my life which will benefit me in further education to achieve my goal, to inspire young people. As I have spent a lot of time in a school environment, I am able to understand how the school system works. My good communication skills mean that I am confident when speaking to people all around the school and welcoming them in. Speaking an extra language (Turkish) has enabled me to communicate students/parents who have difficulties speaking English.

Through constant observation and engagement in dialogue with other practitioners both in and outside of my own school I have learnt a lot about different teaching styles and in turn been able to reflect on my own practice. Continual professional dialogue and exchanging of good practice with colleagues and fellow teachers has given me a deeper insight into the world of teaching. I believe asking questions and sharing experiences is the best platform for development. Only by researching, reflecting on my own and on others practice will I ensure that I continue to develop professionally.

– Earned certification for the 120-hour Premier TEFL course.

– Chosen as a target example for writing and communication skills in the classroom.

– Competent at managing classroom responsibilities as part of a team.

– Possess ability to build rapport and elicit confidence from learners.

– Committed to high performance and reliability.

– Responsible, enthusiastic, dependable.

I am an energetic, fun teacher with 13 years of teaching experience that include ages pre-kinder to elementary. I have taught in the USA, South Korea, Japan and Mexico. My last position was at a Chinese bilingual school in Seattle where I was the lead teacher for 20 pre-k students. I was recognized by parents for building students' English reading skills to a first-grade level. In Suncheon, South Korea, I worked for the government at City Hall where I taught ages kindergarten to middle school.

As a teacher, I take pride in my students' achievements and academic development. I have gained ample experience in the following areas:

Building phonemic awareness, phonics and vocabulary for reading and literacy.
Differentiating for diverse learners and ESL students.
Teaching math skills, including counting, using manipulatives, simple addition and subtraction.
Developing curriculum, assessing child development and managing a functional classroom.

Assets I would transfer to your school are my commitment to education, collaborative nature,
and openness to feedback. I have all of my documents, including apostille FBI check.

I have excellent written and spoken English as a graduate with First Class honours of English Literature from Trinity College, Dublin. I am a native speaker of British English and am currently enrolled in a 168 hour Level 5 certification course with TEFL, which I hope to complete by September.
I am a friendly and driven person eager to share my language skills with non-native and non-English speakers; I likewise hope to gain some tutoring experience from my TEFL course before moving to South Korea to teach. I am very interested in the culture and customs of South Korea and would love the opportunity to work in an exciting environment and completely immerse myself in both a new language and lifestyle. Though my current understanding of Korean only covers basic sentences and a limited vocabulary, I hope to gain greater proficiency by studying Korean alongside my TEFL enrolment, despite this not being a requirement for this role.
My best skills are my excellent organisation and time management, both of which helped me as Editor-in-Chief of TN2, a student-run arts and culture magazine. I developed my negotiation skills and interpersonal communication in this role, as well as learning the value of effective teamwork and a detail-oriented approach to new challenges. This leadership position also helped prepared me for teaching roles in terms of learning the values of both authority and mutual respect in a professional setting.
I have a comprehensive understanding of English grammar and writing, and my interest in literature which encouraged me to pursue my degree, gave me an understanding of the value cultural tools can have in creating new methods of education. I hope to apply my love of literature to future lesson plans and create new learning opportunities for those seeking to improve their English.