Over the past few years, as you will see on my CV, I have worked in Italy and Hong Kong as an English teacher for primary school children. I was responsible for the running of lessons and all it entailed, preparing the material, organizing activities and dealing with students and parents outside of class. Most recently in Hong Kong, I was fortunate to work with a team of brilliant teachers, who taught me the value of teamwork and mutual support. Additionally, as a private tutor I have learnt to recognise people’s potential and to devise ways for them to achieve their goals, so that I have developed positive problem solving skills, good interpersonal skills and work well in a team.

Having returned from my year abroad, I can positively say that I am a fast and avid learner and that, although I have many interests, I am constantly looking to learn more and improve. At the Chinese University of Hong Kong, I was able to take art courses and focus on my personal interests, such as photography and painting. I have always tried to incorporate these in my teaching, having first organised sculpture and printing classes for other fellow students during my International Baccalaureate. For instance, when teaching English vocabulary for the theme ‘space’ at the Dedalo Orsoline in Como, under my supervision the children created paper-mache planets that we then hung to the classroom ceiling. I firmly believe that learning should be a creative and enjoyable process, which should always take into account individual differences and strengths.

I believe that my strengths include having a calm and collected nature which transpires in both my personality and in terms of experience. As I have worked long term in two primary schools in lively, energetic classrooms of children aged between 4-7 years old. You need to have a calm nature about yourself in order to be able get your teaching across well to the children and for also when it can be become a bit hectic in the classroom it is best not to get worked up and frazzled but to be calm and collected in order to bring the level down to a suitable and sustainable level in order for the children to learn effectively and to the best of their ability. I believe I am a calm and collected person and that can translate over to your students which will hopefully come across to the children and make them feel calm and safe while being in the classroom and enjoy being there. Skills wise, I believe my strengths are good and effective communication skills with the children, teachers and parents. Also having good classroom management skills.

I'm a positive person who seeks to establish rapport between both Co-Workers and Students, encouraging a safe and proactive learning environment.

Through the guidance of the TEFL 120 hour course, I built a great understanding in planning and executing lessons, maintaining a high degree of accuracy whilst also confidently presenting course content to students. This in turn allows the students to reciprocate that positivity, allowing my students to leave and enter my class with a good learning attitude.

I pay close attention to detail for presentations and have seek to keep a great deal of care and diligence in my work to enable students to learn, and myself to teach, to the best of our ability.

Having spent time learning a language myself, I can understand the many worries and concerns students can face when confronted with unfamiliar tasks. As such, I am able to take on a pastoral attitude in addition to my position as instructor and assist students with their learning in whatever way I am able.

I am also looking to apply with another potential teacher [whom I am in contact with], as well as individually.

Ability to establish rapport and relationship with students and colleagues.

Great concern and diligence with regards to my presentation tasks, ensuring they are accurate and successful.

Built experience having taken a TEFL combined classroom course and spent 6 years as a tutor for various age groups whilst in full time education and university. This experience will enable me to confidently instruct my students and allow them to in turn reciprocate that confidence in their learning.

In terms of personality I am very patient, and understand the need to work at the students pace whilst also challenging them and encouraging them to participate and engage in their learning.

With experience having worked in a pastoral position within my school, I am able to understand concerns and difficulties students can face and use this in my teaching to understand the varying needs and skills of all students whom I have the chance to teach.

I am also looking to apply with another potential Teacher whom I am in contact with, as well as individually.

I am an experienced practical teacher that believes in teaching the value of english to students. As a teacher, I am hands-on, practical and friendly. And I focus on having students apply what they have learned.

My strengths are that I am able to improvise my teaching and lessons with students on the spot. I also over plan my lesson plans.

My most recent teaching experience I have had was in South Korea with EPIK. I taught with EPIK public schools from September 2015-2017 which included all grade levels from elementary school to high school.

I have also taught adults at a vocational college in China from September 2014 to June 2015.

I am a 21 year old British graduate with a degree in mathematics, but also with a particular interest in languages having studied German, Latin, Russian, and French, as well as a 120 hour TEFL course. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, having experience tutoring younger students during my own education.
I am really excited by this opportunity, as it allows me to pursue both my passion for languages and teaching, whilst also allowing me to explore a new culture that has always been an interest of mine.
I feel I would be a great asset in this role, as I am driven and enthusiastic, whilst also being patient, empathetic, and skilled at developing strong connections with people. I am confident and able to engage with groups, and would be committed and dedicated to ensuring each individual receives the highest quality education I can provide.