I am eager to learn and teach new English learners. I am passionate about my teaching as well as travel and history. I currently hold a Bachelor of Science in History from Rhode Island College and have a TEFL Certification. I am 25 years old and by the time my contract ends in 8 months, I will have 8 years of military service at the rank of Sergeant. I have also traveled to Korea last summer and absolutely loved it.

I am a passionate, enthusiastic, and patient dual British-Canadian citizen currently residing in the UK (with a Canadian accent). My professional background is in project management, administration, and communication. I have diverse experiences from living and working in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, and thrive in new environments and learning about new cultures. I have a Bachelors Degree in Art History, a Master’s Degree in Environment and Sustainability and I am confident making complex topics accessible and engaging, which is a skill I look forward to applying in an English teaching role. I have a keen interest in creating dynamic learning experiences and I am eager to begin my teaching journey in Seoul, South Korea.

Big family – Strong education – Sports background – Esports

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Carleton University in Canada and have obtained a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate – TEFL ID 308105, which supports my qualifications as an ESL educator. Over the past year, during the international ECOLART camps, I have gained valuable experience teaching English to students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I have taught a wide range of proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners, and I am skilled in tailoring lessons to meet the individual needs of my students.

I developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated communicative teaching methods, interactive activities, and multimedia resources to keep students motivated and excited about learning. I believe in creating a supportive and inclusive classroom where every student feels comfortable making mistakes and learning at their own pace. My approach focuses on building students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while instilling confidence in their ability to use English in real-world situations.

I have ESL experience through weekly involvement in English conversation partners dinners throughout my entire time in University. Participating in these dinners allowed me to learn about different cultures and create lifelong friendships. It made a deep desire to learn continuously, which resulted in my completion of a 120-hour TEFL course to learn more about teaching English abroad. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people.

As a tenacious and ambitious Sociology graduate from the University of Surrey, I am seeking to build
on my academic foundation through meaningful work experience. I bring a strong ability to work
collaboratively, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a proven track record of resilience and
determination. My previous roles, six months as a Sales Assistant at Card Factory and eight months
as an Enforcement Officer for Guildford Borough Council, have equipped me with valuable transferable
skills, including effective communication, public engagement, cash handling, and conflict resolution.
These experiences have enhanced my ability to remain composed under pressure, manage challenging
situations, and deliver excellent customer service. I am now eager to apply and further develop these
skills in a dynamic, professional environment

To whom it may concern;

I am a Canadian of Chinese origins who emigrated to Canada at the age of 6, completed my schooling in Canada as well as having earned my CELTA diploma in Canada, before absconding to Europe for university.

My familiarity with the particular didactic issues of Chinese-Canadians when attempting to learn/work in an English-speaking setting I believe offers me insight into how a Chinese classroom should be approached by a teacher.

Being fluent in Mandarin Chinese as well, I can understand many of the linguistic issues faced by students of Chinese ancestry when attempting to learn English.

I have a MA Degree from Europe, a CELTA Diploma, Several semesters of teaching experience at a university setting.

I am fluent in English, French, German and Mandarin Chinesel; as well as being able to speak Polish, Latin, Czech, Russian and Finnish to some extent.

Experience:
Over 20 years of international teaching experience across Japan, China, Thailand, and the U.S., including roles as ESL instructor, curriculum coordinator, and corporate language trainer. Extensive work with both young learners and professionals in academic and business settings.

Personality:
Enthusiastic, adaptable, and culturally sensitive with a genuine passion for education. I build strong rapport with learners of all ages and backgrounds, bringing energy, patience, and professionalism to every session.

Skills:
TESOL certified with advanced Japanese proficiency, beginner-level Chinese, Thai, and Russian. Skilled in one-to-one instruction, curriculum design, online platforms (Zoom, ClassIn, Google Classroom), and cross-cultural communication. High parent and student satisfaction ratings.

I am a seasoned technologist with experience in healthcare information systems and customer success. Over my career I have held many roles that have allowed me to share my experiences through presentations, mentoring, and training. I have proficiency in creating presentations with the standard office tools and presenting to different groups whether new professionals or C-suite executive. Other skills I possess are organization, working as a team, process analysis, process development, technical writing and training documentation and other content. My role as a consultant has allowed me to travel throughout the US and Europe, talking with people, sharing knowledge and training best practices. My current role has me working with a range of people both technical and non-technical to train on software and processes to optimize workflows and productivity. Before my professional career I worked with children as a camp counselor, coached summer football (soccer), and provided swim lessons. I am an open minded person that likes to experience new things and challenges and is looking to pivot in my career to something that is meaningful and in which I can share my life experiences and knowledge with others. My goals besides teaching English are to experience Korean culture in depth and before fluent in the language.

I am both a foundation and honours degree educated, Level 5 & Business English certificated EFL teacher and facilitator with a malleable approach that focuses on tailoring my pedagogical practices to the requirements respective of the student as an individual. Privately, I am developing a unique style of EFL training that aims to develop and nurture engaging relationships between EFL students and the English language by combining TEFL techniques with the improvisation and devising tasks characteristic of modern dramatic education. I have been teaching on Preply for a year and have worked in SEN schools and charity projects. Adaptable to any and all learning requirements, I am able to effectively structure my planning and teaching according to the needs of both the student and the course(s). I am currently teaching on Preply and have had immediate success with my tailored English lessons. My clients in online ESP learning have includes NATO personnel, social policy analyst for G20, and leading experts in software engineering, animation and graphic design.

As an honours graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama with a degree in Writing for Performance, a recipient of the Norman Sayle Award for Literature and the winner of the Harbour Lights Award for Poetry, I have a wealth of experience not only mastering the English language but also writing it. I have recently worked for Major League Content as a content writer and editor and have completed numerous writing contracts for high profile clients during my short but successful career as a young writer and teacher.

I was very proud to be involved in UNESCO Biosphere's Ellyn project in 2023. My work has featured in magazines and events such as Stat, Coming Write Up, RCSSD Presents: and Pentameters. It is these qualities that lead me to believe I will be a valuable asset to any English language team.