December 9, 2025

To GLO11

I would like to be considered for a Full Time Elementary Teacher Position in Seoul. I saw your recruitment listing on the TFL Academy website.

I am a mature teacher, from the UK, who has been working at SLP Gwanggyo for the past 18 months, where, I have been teaching Kindergarten and Elementary. I enjoy seeing how young minds adapt to learning a language, that as a British subject, am passionate about. I enjoy using stories and immersive teaching as well as other ‘child friendly’ activities, to highlight how the English language has evolved and works. I believe story books in particular, are one of the most important tools that any child should have access to. I like to use creative activities such as art and play, to encourage children to enjoy learning and to expand their horizons.

I started working for SLP Gwanggyo in March 2024, and although I have a deep connection and attachment to many of the children in the school, I feel now is the right time to consider the next stage in my teaching journey. This is my second year of teaching 5-year-old Kindergarten children and Elementary, who now, with the help of my Korean co-teacher, are becoming more confident and beginning to understand the dynamics of the English language.

Children are an integral part of our society, and I enjoy opening up young minds to the possibility the World may hold for them. As a mother of four grown up children myself, all of whom I have encouraged to be the best they can be and who have consequently all succeeded in their ambitions, I understand how important the full spectrum of education is.

I feel that I have a lot to offer a school and more importantly, young learners, in learning the English language.

I thank you for your time and possible consideration.

Yours sincerely

Jane Helen Kearns

I bring experience in communication-focused and learner-support roles, which has prepared me well for teaching and guiding students. I’m patient, approachable, and adaptable, with a calm attitude when handling challenges. I work well with people from different backgrounds and always aim to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. My key strengths include clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, digital literacy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. With my TEFL training in progress and all major documents already prepared, I am ready to begin teaching and contribute effectively from day one.

I bring experience in communication-focused and learner-support roles, which has prepared me well for teaching and guiding students. I’m patient, approachable, and adaptable, with a calm attitude when handling challenges. I work well with people from different backgrounds and always aim to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. My key strengths include clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, digital literacy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. With my TEFL training in progress and all major documents already prepared, I am ready to begin teaching and contribute effectively from day one.

I hold a TEFL certification and a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, and I have developed teaching and childcare experience through tutoring English and mathematics during college (graduated May 2023), babysitting elementary and middle school aged kids, and teaching Russian folk dance to elementary school aged kids. I am hardworking, dedicated, and consistently committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and grow.

I have studied abroad at Yonsei University (Summer 2022) which gave me firsthand experience with Korean culture, academic expectations, and daily life in Korea. This background will help me to adapt more smoothly to cultural norms, communicate respectfully, and understand the needs of Korean students and parents.

My creative background through art and dance helps me design engaging lessons that keeps students motivated and curious. I value reliability, respect, and cooperation, and I take pride in maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. I am enthusiastic about cultural exchange and contributing to a positive school community.

I have hands-on experience supporting and teaching children through volunteer roles in both early-years and school settings. As a Playgroup Assistant at a local nursery, I helped prepare arts, crafts, and singing sessions while engaging closely with children and parents. As a Netball Coach at an International School, I coached the U18 team, led PE lessons for primary students, and introduced them to new skills and teamwork. Alongside this, my professional background in client relations and customer service has strengthened my communication, organisation, and ability to guide people with clarity and patience — qualities that translate directly into teaching English and supporting learners of all ages.

I am warm, patient, and approachable, with a positive attitude that helps students feel comfortable and motivated. I’m adaptable, calm under pressure, and genuinely enjoy helping others grow at their own pace. I excel in clear communication, lesson/activity planning, and explaining new concepts in simple, engaging ways. I’m skilled at managing groups, fostering participation, and creating supportive learning environments. My professional experience further developed my cultural awareness, problem-solving, leadership, and ability to build trust — all essential in an effective TEFL classroom.

I have had experience teaching a large range of different age groups in a variety of subjects. I have taught elementary school, middle school, high school, and adult learners. I have been teaching and training since 2020. I currently teach English online and I am a long term substitute teacher at the local high school. I have an outgoing, bubbly personality that works well with children. I am adaptable and open to all different types of learning and teaching styles.

I have experience teaching English through one-on-one and small-group online classes, where I design clear, structured lessons that help students build confidence in speaking, listening, and writing. I’m patient, supportive, and attentive to each learner’s needs, creating a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to participate and ask questions. My skills include lesson planning, guiding students through practice activities, and explaining grammar in a simple, practical way, while keeping lessons engaging and giving clear feedback to support each student’s progress.

I have experience teaching English through one-on-one and small-group online classes, where I design clear, structured lessons that help students build confidence in speaking, listening, and writing. I’m patient, supportive, and attentive to each learner’s needs, creating a comfortable environment where students feel encouraged to participate and ask questions. My skills include lesson planning, guiding students through practice activities, and explaining grammar in a simple, practical way, while keeping lessons engaging and giving clear feedback to support each student’s progress.

I am an English teacher who likes to give Holistic teaching experience to the children.

I am an experienced early childhood ESL teacher currently working as a 5-year-old homeroom teacher at King’s Kids in Songpa. I deliver age-appropriate English instruction in phonics, vocabulary, speaking, reading, and early writing while maintaining a structured, positive classroom environment. I design engaging lesson plans that follow curriculum goals, manage classroom routines, guide student behavior, and provide differentiated support to learners at varying English levels. I also collaborate closely with co-teachers, participate in school events, and help organize performances, open classes, and seasonal activities.

My previous professional experience as a digital services and academic librarian strengthened my organizational, communication, and leadership skills. I have extensive experience managing systems, problem-solving technical and user issues, leading programs for diverse learners, and providing clear, patient, one-on-one guidance—skills that directly support effective instruction and classroom management. I am highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at creating welcoming, structured learning environments for children and adults alike.

I am a modern English teacher, with a technical and professional background. I am a one of a kind candidate in the field of education due to the following attributes:

– In Class Teaching Experience
– A Former Language Student (Spanish and Japanese)
– IT Background (Which I utilized to build engaging class materials for my students)

These qualifications enable me to not only conduct myself with the professionalism expected of my career, but also empathize and understand the student on a profound level. This intricate understanding can only be reached by years of hard work studying languages (I studied in Latin America and Japan). Due to the overcoming of these trials, I understand the struggle and challenges that come with learning another language, and the hard work and dedication needed from a teacher to cultivate a positive learning environment where students will not give up, and even enjoy the classes.

In addition to my understanding of the students, an engineering background gives me the ability to fabricate my own personalized tools for learning experiences. Once I created an entire website to engage kids in an english vocabulary project with a scientific focus. I was humbled when my previous supervisor gave me nothing but positive feedback after teaching for a semester.

To close, I have extensive experience in a real classroom with students of many ages (although my passion resides in teaching middle school and high school).

I bring a unique set of skills and experience to the table and, most importantly, I understand the power of positivity, patience, and hard work.

I am a motivated and passionate English instructor with hundreds of hours working, teaching, and communicating effectively with non native English speakers. I have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English and am an experienced cross-cultural communicator with a passion and drive to help students succeed in learning and speaking English. I have a background in cultural exchange programs that goes across many different cultures and possess good leadership skills. My classroom experience in English teaching is little to none, but I have engaged in tutoring sessions and one on one development. I'm very attentive to the demands of others. I'm flexible, patient, empathetic, and adaptable in accommodating the needs of others and am determined in helping them succeed. I don't have any background in the Korean language or culture but am willing and eager to learn. I am very cooperative and team-oriented and work well with young children as well as adults. I consider myself as having an English proficiency that is higher than most whom speak English natively.

I will be graduating with a doctorate in May of 2026 and am in process of getting my TEFL certificate. In addition, I have 3 years of teaching experience.

I have over 3 years' teaching experience with students aged 5-18, but I specialised in Secondary (11-18) education for my PGCE course in 2019. I am predominantly a Music teacher, but completed a 120-hour TEFL course and have worked with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students both 1-on-1 and as part of my wider teaching experience. Even though English is my native language, I speak conversational Korean and am semi-fluent in French and Spanish.
I enjoy travelling and learning languages, having taught myself basic Korean after becoming interested in Kpop in 2015. I then chose to study at a Hagwon in Cheonan during August 2017 and have been back to Korea twice since – in 2019 and 2024. I am not fluent (yet), but hope to develop my Korean language skills while teaching in Korea.
I believe that learning should be fun as our brains are more likely to take in new information if we are in a good mood and enjoying ourselves. I therefore strive to create engaging and entertaining lessons that balance technical information with practical, real-life examples. I have a bubbly and enthusiastic personality, and my students have commented on how much they enjoy my lessons and my style of teaching.

I've had 3-4 years (including my internship year) of teaching in classrooms at an elementary school from Kindergarten to 5th grade as a school counselor, where I taught students social-emotional skills. During my years in the classroom, I've implemented art, fun, music, and games into my lessons to it more engaging for my students while they express what they've learned through their creativity while they make the most of my lessons. Also, I've had almost 10 years of au pair experience in China during the summers where I live or visit a Chinese family and privately help and tutor English to their children.

When around kids, I am enthusiastic and I like fun, and I know that students like fun as well! I know when to flick the switch on and have an upbeat attitude and make my lessons as fun and engaging as possible. My active listening and empathy skills are high along with compassion toward my students and any job that involves them. I am a strong social and emotional support for the students along with English mentoring.

Lastly, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Fayetteville State University), Master's Degree in Professional School Counseling (University of North Carolina at Pembroke), and I am TEFL Certified. During my time of tutoring/mentoring to Chinese children as an au pair, I've used my talent/hobby as a writer to help the children improve their English writing skills. For example, at the moment, we are working on a book project to make it more fun and exciting, and I assist with the grammar and sentence structure!

I bring a strong blend of experience, personality, and skills that make me well-suited for teaching. I have several years of experience supporting diverse learners in classroom and educational settings, including roles in Special Education, student support, restorative practices, and behavior intervention. My background has allowed me to work closely with English language learners, students with different learning needs, and youth who benefit from individualized guidance. I am also TEFL-certified and have experience helping students build their communication and academic skills in a supportive way.

Personality wise, I am patient, adaptable, and calm under pressure. I build trust easily and create a positive, welcoming learning environment where students feel encouraged and understood. I’m dependable, open-minded, and able to adjust quickly to new cultures, school environments, and teaching expectations. Students and colleagues respond well to my warm, respectful communication style.

My key skills include classroom management, clear instruction, conflict resolution, restorative circles, trauma-informed practices, and goal tracking for student progress. I am effective at supporting language development, simplifying difficult concepts, and working with students who need extra structure or individualized attention. I also bring strong teamwork, documentation, and digital literacy skills, with proficiency in tools such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Canva, and Microsoft Office. Altogether, my experience, personality, and skills allow me to support students confidently and create a positive, engaging environment for learning.

With a foundation in dramatic arts and strong experience in sales, you excel at engaging others through expressive communication and persuasive storytelling. Your warm, outgoing personality and natural love for conversation make you easy to connect with, while your deep empathy allows you to understand people’s needs and respond genuinely. Together, these qualities give you exceptional strengths in communication, relationship-building, and influencing others.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Ottawa, a 120-hour TEFL certification, and hands-on teaching experience with learners ranging from early childhood to young adults, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to your team and provide engaging English education across age groups. I am a very hard working, dedicated, and adaptable person with strong time-management abilities, organizational skills, and a quick learner.
My recent role as an English Language Assistant in Pamplona, Spain allowed me to develop and deliver lessons for students aged 8–18, with a strong focus on oral communication, phonetics, and adaptable instruction. I regularly tailored lessons to student needs, updated weekly learning goals, and assisted students requiring additional support. This experience strengthened my ability to create fun, dynamic, and meaningful lessons—qualities you highlighted as essential for this role.
Beyond the classroom, my background as a yoga instructor, childcare provider, and youth volunteer has built my creativity, patience, and strong rapport with young learners. For over a decade, I have worked with children from 2 months to 13 years old, developing games, activities, and routines that promote growth, confidence, and curiosity. I bring a cheerful, easygoing nature and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people learn—qualities I believe are deeply valued at your institution

I’m a TEFL-certified educator with a strong foundation in communication, creativity, and cross-cultural understanding.
My background in design means I can naturally create visually clear, engaging learning materials, and I will enjoy adapting lessons to suit different ages and learning styles.

I’m very patient, calm under pressure, and very organised, with experience supporting diverse groups through complex tasks in professional settings.

I’m warm and approachable, and I build trust easily with students and colleagues.

I’m also highly motivated to contribute positively to school life, support colleagues, and help learners gain confidence in English.

I plan to make Korea my home, not just a temporary situation, and I would relish the opportunity to grow within a school community long-term.

I have over three and a half years of hands-on teaching, tutoring, and facilitation experience, working with learners aged 4 to 18, including special needs. I have taught both in-person and online, supported homework and skill development, and adapted lessons for individual learning styles. I am also completing the final stage of my Education degree for Intermediate Phase Teaching.

I am patient, energetic, and highly motivated, with a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. I bring creativity, positivity, and strong relationship-building skills to every environment. I adapt easily, handle challenges well, and always strive to create a warm, encouraging learning atmosphere.

I excel in personalised teaching, lesson adaptation, academic support, and developing learners’ cognitive, fine-motor, and life skills. I am organised, reliable, and confident in managing diverse learning needs. My strong communication, problem-solving, and classroom management abilities help me support each learner’s progress effectively.