I possess an MA in Literature and Publishing and have worked as an English language teacher in six countries over a span of 14 years. This has included teaching second language learners of all ages and nationalities in a variety of different settings: universities, high schools, private English schools and summer camps. I have also taught English for a number of varying purposes: general use, professional use and preparation for exams. In addition, I have experience providing corporate training in English language editing for native speaker employees within a company in China. My English language expertise has been broadened and deepened by my experience working as a copy editor and technical writer. I would describe myself as open-minded, adaptable, patient and eager to take on new challenges and to accrue new experiences.

As someone who has worked in a foreign country for a year prior to this year, I was interested to see the vacancy you had open in Korea to teach English as a profession and feel this is something I could excel in. Having had the experience of working in Spain before, it is something I would like to continue to do and I feel that teaching is a calling that I cannot ignore.

I have great people skills as well as a calming personality, that I have used to develop myself. I have also had experience in training fellow colleagues in previous professions including when I worked in Spain. During lockdown I completed my TEFL course, achieving my certificate which acknowledges the completion of 168 hours of online courses in which I feel confident enough in my ability to teach professionally in Korea.

I feel I would thrive in this type of working environment as It think it would give me the chance to prove myself in a new field and so the prospect of a new challenge is an exciting one to me. For what I may lack in teaching experience I will more than make up for with hard work and determination to accommodate this. I feel the opportunity to teach English is something that I would personally find fulfilling as I would be teaching people a skill they can use for life which is something completely different to anything I have done before.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the vacancy further so that I can fully portray my aspiration to teach abroad and why I think this role suits me perfectly.
Sincerely,
Kate Griffiths

Throughout the years I have been teaching, I have gained experience in catering for the learning needs of students. I have had the opportunity to work with students that have disabilities and specific learning needs who require additional support. To best support students, I always ensure my lesson plans incorporate differentiation and resources that allow students to excel in their academic learning to the best of their abilities. Moreover, as a teacher I have always considered feedback important as it allows students to identify their strengths and areas of improvement and I therefore have always provided detailed and explicit feedback to my students. In the past years of teaching, I have worked with students with challenging behaviour and obtained a deep understanding about behaviour management.

In terms of my personality, I consider myself a teacher that is firm and fair with students. I have always had a positive relationship with my students inside the classroom but I am also assertive when addressing behavioural problems and giving instructions to students. I often tell jokes in my class to create a positive environment and always prepare engaging activities for my students. Personally, I am a kind, patient and supportive person that likes helping people and I have an artistic side (painting, drawing, henna art and ceramics).

I have good technological skills; I am familiar with Google Docs, Zoom, Microsoft software and with other digital platforms. I also have good communications skills and have always had a positive relationship with my colleagues and the school staff I have worked with.

I have been living and working in different parts of Korea since August 2015. During that time I have also acquired over 5 years of teaching English experience to students of all age ranges, kindergartners through adults. Therefore, I am flexible with teaching styles as well as planning or following different kinds of curriculums.

Having worked in a professional environment for the past six years I have a proven track record of providing excellent results, maintaining a high professional standard and going above and beyond in my professional work. I am looking to continue working to the highest standard when I make the transition to teaching English in South Korea. I believe that I would be a great asset to any team.

I always like to challenge myself and I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to teach English in South Korea, I hope that the experience will provide new perspective on working as well has help me develop new skills and provide the opportunity to meet new people. I am hard working, adventurous and independent. I believe I am someone who can be relied on to complete work independently without constant supervision.

In preparation of teaching English in South Korea I have completed a 188-Hour TEFL Certificate. I have previous experience working with children through volunteering to provide sports lessons for children in local schools and through a volunteer position as a soccer coach at a local school, where I taught soccer to children aged 5-8.

I am a friendly person who is always willing to go the extra mile for people, I hope that I have the opportunity to join a team and provide a great service to my students so they can get the most out of learning English. I am very much a people person and have a kind personality that I hope will endear myself to my students.

I am friendly and approachable and have experience teaching English to a variety of age groups and needs, having tutored English to both school students and privately to business students whilst studying Law at University. I have a genuine love of teaching and enjoy inspiring students to learn English. I am also fully TEFL certified. In terms of teaching style, I think it is important to be as friendly and patient as possible with students, to ensure the weaker students are supported, whilst also inspiring the stringer students to reach their full potential. Above all, I believe empathy is the most important trait a teacher can possess, being able to understand your students and respond to their needs.

Thank you for considering my application.

I am friendly and approachable and have experience teaching English to a variety of age groups and needs, having tutored English to both school students and privately to business students whilst studying Law at University. I have a genuine love of teaching and enjoy inspiring students to learn English. I am also fully TEFL certified. In terms of teaching style, I think it is important to be as friendly and patient as possible with students, to ensure the weaker students are supported, whilst also inspiring the stringer students to reach their full potential. Above all, I believe empathy is the most important trait a teacher can possess, being able to understand your students and respond to their needs.

Thank you for considering my application.

I have a very focused mind and love helping others be the best they can be. My Masters from the University of Glasgow focused on how different uses of the English language can effect people in different ways. I have over 4 years experience teaching from my involvement with Natural Eclipse Theatre, an educational theatre company I co-founded.

I have numerous qualifications in the area of education and it is something I am truly passionate about. I have been involved in educating others in various capacities since the age of 15, when I first started volunteering in my local sports club as a youth coach. And more recently, I have gained valuable classroom experience working as an ESL teacher with Apax English in Vietnam.

Since my youth, I have worked and volunteered in a number of different roles involving coaching and teaching both children and adults. I have worked with children from a range of age groups (5years-17years) in my role as a sports coach, camp leader, and teacher. However, through my work as a Games Development Administrator and a Personal Trainer, I have also gathered valuable experience working with, and tutoring adults in both group & one-to-one settings.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary school teaching, specializing in the areas of Physical Education and Geography, as well as numerous coaching qualifications. My recent TEFL qualification has added greatly to my knowledge of teaching methodologies and has further enhanced these qualifications. I also hold a Master’s degree in the area of Sports Science, something that proves I am a hardworking and motivated individual.

I have spent the last year working as an English teacher in Vietnam, something which has allowed me to apply all I have learned throughout the years, but in a school setting. I have taught children ranging in age from 3 years to 16 years old and have really enjoyed the challenge of teaching English as a second language. In June of last year, I was promoted to the position of Senior Teacher at my centre. This involved the new responsibility of reviewing my peers’ lessons and providing them with critical feedback on how to improve in their role as teacher. In November of last year, I was promoted to the role of Head Teacher at my centre, which made me responsible for all admin, scheduling, staff training and staff assessment at the centre, as well as still making sure to maintain my own high standards of teaching in the classroom. I really enjoyed the challenge of this new role and I look forward to applying all I have learned this past year in a new environment.

My name is Megan, I am 25 years old and I have been an ESL teacher for two and a half years now. I truly enjoy teaching and I love to travel and learn about different cultures.

Before starting my ESL journey I dabbled in a few other things.  I've been part of a volunteer outreach to a children's home in South Africa,  and worked as a volunteer temp at church for a few years.
In terms of previous employment, while studying I worked at a bookstore called Exclusive Books.  After obtaining my degree I worked for Education First  Hefei China.  I've since moved to China and have been teaching at a company called Education First.

Currently I have two additional Cambridge Certified TKT qualifications and am working towards obtaining another.