I am a swim teacher currently, and I teach kids of all ages and capabilities. I am a lead instructor as well as a trainer for other coaches at my current organization. I also have experience in childcare, as I have babysat for several families for over a decade. I was also a peer tutor. Through these experiences, I have gained strong communication skills, a determined work ethic, leadership experience, as well as a plethora of collaboration techniques that I frequently rely upon.

I have experience teaching swimming lessons to students of all ages and capabilities. I have also have experience in childcare as I have babysat for over a decade now and I have also been a peer tutor. Through these experiences, I have developed strong communication skills, a determined work ethic, and a plethora of collaborative techniques. I take on leadership roles in order to support and accommodate others.

With a solid global background and the ability to adapt to new environments and situations, I have in-depth experience working directly with international students at the University of Manchester. By supporting their academic studies through the role of an academic advisor, the experience allowed me to build a deep understanding of students' needs. Through this, I became interested in teaching English as a second language. I possess strong expertise in communicating with non-native English speakers due to my multilingual skills and personal experience learning English as a second language.

With an interest in languages and linguistics, I pay close attention to detail and focus on students’ language goals. I have a proven ability to mentor and collaborate effectively with students, with a strong focus on building partnerships that promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary work, while developing innovative academic activities for them. Through completing my TEFL Level 5 Diploma, the course successfully equipped me with a strong knowledge base and essential foundational skills in ESL teaching methodology, classroom management, lesson planning, and creating teaching materials.

I am a passionate and creative individual, always enthusiastic about learning more and empowering students to achieve their goals by adopting an engaging, innovative, and communicative approach to teaching. I am diligent, disciplined, and patient, and I highly value a student-centred approach, as well as cross-cultural communication, awareness, and sensitivity. 

Experience:

3 years of high school teaching across diverse subjects (English, Math, Social Studies—including Sociology, Econ, Psychology, and American Problems).

TESOL-certified, with adaptability and quick learning in dynamic environments.

Personality:

Open-minded, warm, genuine, and caring—fostering positive student relationships.

Skills:

Multilingual: Degree in Korean language, lifelong language learner (since middle school).

Tech-savvy: Strong computer/technical proficiency.

Fast learner: Quick to pick up new skills and adapt to challenges.

I have over a decade of experience working various roles in healthcare providing empathy and support to patients and medical professionals alike. I am excited to start a new career as a teacher and expand on these qualities in a different setting. I look forward to meeting my students in South Korea!

I believe that my strengths as listed below will help create a positive and effective learning experience for students, even without prior teaching experience.

Experience

Adaptability: I quickly adapt to new environments and cultures, which I understand is crucial for living and working in South Korea.

Learning Enthusiasm: By submitting this application I am demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, which can positively influence teaching methods.

Personality

Cultural Sensitivity: I possess a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity, which will make it easier for me to connect with students from different backgrounds.

Patience and Empathy: On a daily basis whilst working in my current role as an Executive Assistant in an Investment Bank, I exhibit patience and empathy which I consider are essential traits for understanding the challenges faced by students learning a new language.

Enthusiasm and Energy: I am a lively person and will bring enthusiasm and energy to the classroom, creating a lively and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong Communication: I have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written that I use on a daily basis at work enabling me to manage my role responsibilities and which are vital for effectively teaching and explaining English concepts.

Creative Teaching Methods: Having completed my TEFL training, I am seeking to utilise creativity to develop engaging and interactive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles.

Problem-Solving: I implement effective problem-solving skills on a daily basis in my role to address any issues that may arise, which is a transferable skill into the classroom or with individual students.

Basic Teaching Techniques: I have knowledge of teaching techniques and methodologies, gained through TEFL training programs and self-study.

Enthusiastic and culturally aware TEFL-certified English graduate with strong communication and organisational skills, passionate about education and cross-cultural exchange. Experienced in coordinating academic programs and training staff, now seeking a rewarding teaching opportunity in South Korea to engage students and contribute to their English language development.

Enthusiastic and culturally aware TEFL-certified English graduate with strong communication and organisational skills, passionate about education and cross-cultural exchange. Experienced in coordinating academic programs and training staff, now seeking a rewarding teaching opportunity in South Korea to engage students and contribute to their English language development.

In terms of experience, as a behavior technician for young children with Autism, I have been able to be adaptable in all sorts of situations in regarding to behavior management and skill development. Children are often unpredictable, so I must be able to go along for the ride. As a Resident Assistant on my own college campus, I was able to foster an inclusive and supportive environment by creating an open door policy with my residents and conducting events to allow for an inclusive community. As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Manager, I have been able to have difficult discussions with my peers within my sorority in order to help us grow to become a more inclusive and socially conscious group of women. Through my experiences, I have shown that I am a culturally competent and inclusive individual by opening up difficult conversations between myself and the people around me. I am also adaptable and supportive in being able to create something that works best for each individual depending on the context. I have shown to create a comforting space for the communities that I have maintained and created.

I have previous work and academic experience that would help me as an ESL teacher. I previously helped tutor my classmates in college in Spanish. I have years of experience in customer service that has lead to me developing great communication skills. Overall, I am very reserved, personable, and compassionate. I have experience in writing professionally via websites and newspaper. I have wanted to teach for a couple of years now and have a passion for work that matters in the big picture.