I am passionate about helping others and excelling in any job position that I hold. I take pride in my work and like to reflect on my performance to increase my abilities. I like to work in a team environment where I can learn from others and help others to succeed. I am a hard worker who is always looking to move up in my position.

I have my bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in education. My degree is to teach grades 1-8 and have a minor in social studies. I have received my psychology certificate from Northcentral Technical College. I recently completed my 168 hour TEFL certification in February 2021.

This is my sixth year as a full time teacher. I have worked full time in the same school during those years. Throughout my time at this school I have taught first, fourth, and fifth grade. I have taught fourth and fifth grade two years each. For five of those years I have also been the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade social studies teacher. The past two years I have been overseeing our intervention reading program for students throughout the school in various grades. I have participated in creating many programs and activities for the school for the children to participate in. I worked with a co-teacher to run a STEM club after school, helped with a volleyball and basketball club, created and ran the schools student council, and created and taught the four week summer school program for the school; which included educational and physical activities/learning.

I am especially interested in social studies and teaching students about different cultures and people from around the world. This interest has led me to enjoy traveling and wanting to pursue this venture of teaching English as a foreign language in another country. I would be able to help others learn a valuable language, but also experience a new place and culture.

I discovered my passion for teaching whilst I was in secondary school, watching my psychology teacher teach the classroom inspired me to later pursue a degree in teaching. I am in the process of completing a degree in Education and Psychology. This degree has provided me with the opportunity to gain experience in teaching young people and assisting the wellbeing of individual students. My passion for teaching and leadership grew when I was presented with the opportunity to lead 2 youth teams at my church. During this time, I developed my communication skills and it also helped me to be disciplined and patient when leading a team of people from different backgrounds.
The experiences I gained from these rolls as well as my studies has helped me to develop the skills to discern the needs of those around me and to be able to offer them the support they need.

My interest in teaching began in church through teaching Sunday School in my teen years. I learnt how to speak in front of a large congregation as well as smaller classes. I also taught a variety of age groups from pre-school kids to adults.

This built my confidence and when I became a young adult I was voted as the youth leader in my church. As part of my role, I had to maintain a good level of communication within the team and developed my leadership skills through planning events and classes every Sunday.

During my time at university, I was a active member of the Law society committee and the Korean Culture society committee. My roles on both committees included planning social invents, leading classes and having a good rapport with people from different social, cultural, and economical backgrounds.

My ambivert nature is part of the reason I have been able to excel in the above roles and other ventures. I am able to listen and pinpoint the needs of the people that are in my care and at the same time provide a reassuring voice when it comes to leading people in my team.

Although, having decided to change careers in late 2019, i have little classroom experience, i have a burning passion for learning, and sharing knowledge. Since graduating from university i have spent much energy deciding how i can be of most use to the world. A wise teacher of mine once suggested that when picking a career; one should seek to find a purpose that optimises one's utility. I can think of few more noble professions than educating young people who will one day shape the world.
I am an extremely open, warm, outgoing individual who enjoys meeting new people and taking on new challenges. I love to make people laugh, and to make people think. it is important to me that i do things to the fullest of my ability, and i encourage those around me to do the same. During my time working in the hospitality sector, both in the UK and Australia, my peers and staff have looked to me for leadership, to which i have always obliged with enthusiasm and compassion. Most of my roles have involved teaching colleagues in some capacity, improving their knowledge of the industry, products, customer service, marketing, as well as many technical skills.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application. If you require any further information please feel free to contact me via email.
I look forward to hearing from you.

kind regards
Jack

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the opportunity to teach EFL with your school as advertised via The TEFL Academy. I attach my CV for your consideration. As you will see, I am a native English-speaking graduate and a South African citizen. I have completed a 168 hour Level 5 TEFL Certificate with The TEFL Academy.
I have a real desire to improve the lives of others by teaching English. I look forward to creating exciting and engaging lessons to motivate my students and help them to learn effectively.
I have travelled extensively with my previous employer experienced vast and different cultures. I love travelling to different countries and being emerged in the different cultures and customs.
I would very much like the opportunity to discuss my application with you further at an interview. Thank you for taking the time to read my CV and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Natalie Abrahams

I am a third-year student at Manchester Metropolitan University studying Law LLB (Hons) degree.

I am a very organised individual and having researched the role and looked into your company I understand that I will be required to have the ability to develop relationships with the students in order to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment, Engaging students in learning, dedication to teaching the students and I need I have the patient, caring, and kind personality

I feel that I am a very professional individual who is looking forward to working in your company, adapting to new changes & challenges also being determined to learn new things that will allow new opportunities to open. Although, I work well on my own initiate under pressure as well as others, I feel that I am very efficient and dedicated to give my very best to all tasks assigned to me.

I am certified in teaching Adult Basic Education Training(ABET)‎.I have my bachelors degree in Education. And I am currently studying towards my TEFL certification.

 Learner Focused : I have the ability to pre-empt problems and take pro-active and well
thought, through methods that will constantly enhance lessons.
 Excellence Orientation : I have commitment, drive and high levels of energy that will ensure
that high standards are always achieved.
 Communication : I possess the ability to listen and express myself clearly and
accurately so that information is correctly received and perceived.
 Development : I am goal directed and always willing to seek new opportunities to
acquire and enhance my skills and knowledge.
 Teamwork/Leadership : I am passionate about team and personal development. I can
actively participate in the development needs of self and co-workers.
 Skills : Creative thinking, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication
skills, attention to detail. Possess strong administrative leadership, problem
solving, decision making, organizational and analytical skills.
 Pro-active : I have the ability to expertly handle on numerous tasks
simultaneously. I am also able to adapt to changing and highly pressurized
situation.

It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, and intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution to your school.

I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

I am excited to be applying for a teaching position in South Korea. As someone who loves education, possesses excellent organisational skills and can connect easily with students, this is the perfect opportunity for me to begin my career in teaching. I believe that my experience and passion for teaching would be the ideal fit for the type of candidate you are looking for and I would be thrilled at the opportunity to join your team.

I have past experience in teaching where I tutored English to GCSE students. This experience was a great opportunity for me to help students achieve their full potential and build an understanding of the subject itself.

I enjoy the challenge of teaching students academically but also helping them to thrive socially. As a team player, I have joined and participated in committees during my time at university. I was a part of African Caribbean Society (ACS) where I enjoyed learning about different cultures, customs and practices. Being a part of this society, along with my passion for teaching, sparked my interest for teaching English abroad.

My past experience working within customer service and teaching environment gave me the opportunity to connect with others to build good working relationships with not only my colleagues but customers too. I gained excellent time management, organisation and a keen eye for detail which would be essential to have in a teaching role.

Thank you for considering me for this position, and I hope that my accompanying CV will give you a better sense of the type of person I am. I look forward to meeting you and sharing with you my teaching philosophy while learning more about this job opportunity. I am a committed lifelong learner and I will continue to grow as a teacher and in my knowledge of subject matter throughout my time at your school.

Experience and Skills

– Formal Writing Skills i.e. preparation of reports, proposals and interpretation of financial statements
– Project Management i.e. organising and implementing a project or event from idea to execution, sourcing out funds and rallying in various stakeholders
– Strategic and Organisational Skills i.e. ability to identify an organisations strengths and weaknesses and create and implement a strategy that helps an organisation function effectively and sustainably.
– Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
– Interpersonal Skills i.e. ability to engage people from different walks of life and meet them at the point of their need
– Analytical Skills i.e. ability to analyse and interpret different sources of information and document findings
– Encouragement and Counsel i.e. ability to encourage and counsel people to live purposeful lives.

Personality

* Soft-spoken- I speak in a calm and even tone,
* Empathetic- I am able to understand and share the feelings of another,
* Patient- I am able to withstand delays, problems or suffering without being easily frustrated,
* Friendly- I'm kind and pleasant to be around,
* Creative- I'm able to use my imagination or original ideas to create something,
* Gracious- I am courteous, thoughtful & polite and
* Strong willed- I am determined and self driven

I’m a British national who has been living in Seoul for 4.5 years. I have a degree in TESOL with Korean which means I possess both knowledge of how to teach the English language and of Korean culture. I also have a 130 hour TESOL qualification and have 2+ years experience working in Korea. I have taught every age group in Korea from kindergarten until adults and therefore have a thorough understanding of how to adapt teaching methods and materials to various age groups. I have a bright, friendly and patient personality and try to instil confidence first in my students as i believe self confidence is of the greatest importance when learning a foreign language. Having learned multiple languages myself i understand what it’s like to be in the shoes of a learner which helps me to better devise effective methods of language learning. Please see my introduction video attached below:

https://youtu.be/vYiy5gXDxTI

I am currently working in Digital Marketing, however after almost four years in the field, I have learnt that I would prefer to work in a position that is much more interpersonal, and people focussed. I have decided to pursue teaching because I had a very positive experience of education myself, so a career in education has always appealed to me. With my own academic background (Bachelors in English and Masters in Communication & Entrepreneurship), I feel as though I am well suited to teaching English.

Though I plan to change my career path, my current job had provided me with a great set of transferable skills. These include excellent verbal and written communication, creativity, problem solving, organisation, time management and management of a demanding workload. All of these skills would be essential in a teaching job.

I also have experience with children, including childminding and mentoring children in an after school homework club therefore I know that I enjoy working with and being around children as I am an energetic, enthusiastic and fun person. I am also highly empathetic, a good listener and patient which would all be crucial skills to have as a good teacher.

I was born and raised in London, United Kingdom and I have a Bachelor's Honors Degree in Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing. I have a TEFL/TESOL certificate to teach English as a foreign language. In my own time I run a travel blog and YouTube channel and I have published an E book on Amazon.

As for my experience, I have recently obtained the certificate last year and I am currently teaching Japanese students online as an English tutor on the platform Native Camp. I have years of experience working as a journalist, freelance writer and in customer service.

I am someone who is always enthusiastic, I have a positive mindest and I love to socialize. I am hard working, highly organized and I always meet my deadlines on time. I can easily adapt and learn new skills, and I like to think outside the box.

As a graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in
Sociology and currently working as a Research Data Coordinator for UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, I highly look forward to working as an English Instructor.

Currently, I work as a Research Data Coordinator where I provide comprehensive data management for a research portfolio of Phase I-IV cancer-related protocols, provide accurate collection and coordination of data submission to study sponsors, assist the principal investigators and study coordinators for all data management aspects of cancer-related trials, and communicate with multi-level networks. Even though I do not work with the patients directly, I take pride in making a difference in the lives of others by working behind the scenes with the team members to help the Cancer Center operate.

Before I worked at the Cancer Center, I worked as a Customer Relations agent at Asiana Airlines. As a customer relations agent, I recorded and responded to customers’ compliments, inquiries, suggestions, and complaints registered through the online customer service feedback system and agencies. By working at Asiana Airlines, I learned about the importance of customer service and learned how to adjust to the company culture.

In addition, I have experience working at a nonprofit organization called Project Kinship where I mentored high school students living in underprivileged populations by conducting self-governed tutor sessions every week. As an academic tutor, I learned how to prepare the class and teach the students effectively on their academic standing.

Through the various work experiences, I realized is that I am happiest when I help and see people grow. Therefore, with the knowledge and skills I gained, I want to make a meaningful contribution to help learners in Korea achieve their educational goals.

I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing back from you soon.

I am a confident and outgoing person with good interpersonal skills; I am an excellent communicator and can work well independently and in a team. I am reliable, responsible and trustworthy. My work experience and my degree have given me the ability to work under pressure in difficult and stressful conditions, remaining calm and focussed on the task at hand. I am a very driven individual that loves to educate people and look forward to teaching English as a foreign language.

Working in educational settings has formed the majority of my working life. I have always loved working with children, watching them learn, develop and flourish.

I am currently employed in a very different profession, working for a large corporation in Medical I.T. I have learnt a lot from this industry and role, but I am keen to return to working with children. Education is where my heart truly lies and I would love the opportunity to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) in South Korea. I am fascinated by Korean culture and would love the opportunity to work in such an innovative and traditional society.

I am passionate about providing children with the foundations to grow into confident, well-rounded, thoughtful individuals who are interested and engaged with the world around them. Teaching children to be able to question what we take for granted and what we think we know. To ask the difficult questions. Language forms the foundation for inquisitive minds to be set free.

We were all young once. The experiences, care, lessons and time that we invest in learners from day one helps to shape them into the best versions of themselves as they journey through formal education and beyond.

The majority of my experience within the UK education system is with young learners (Early Years, Reception and Key Stage 1), and with children with special or additional needs.

Working with children in Early Years settings has provided me with a strong foundation in teaching and supporting language acquisition for reading, writing and speaking. I have experience utilising multiple teaching methodologies to instill phonics comprehension as the building blocks for language development.

My teaching approach has always been child centered. Putting the child / children at the heart of every lesson allows them the chance to explore the subject, make mistakes, correct misunderstandings, practise and progress.

Teaching must be accessible to all children, and an inclusive classroom environment is critical. It is my responsibility to support them at every stage in their learning journey, to ensure they understand the subject matter and are able to confidently develop and build on prior learning.

I have a degree in Child Development & Education, coupled with Sport & Coaching Studies. I achieved an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1). I subsequently moved on to complete a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) focused on Early Years and Primary education. I achieved a final mark of Outstanding.

I am currently undertaking an 120 hour TEFL course, with an additional module for teaching young learners. I want to be as prepared as possible for teaching English as an additional language, arming myself with as much information and practice as I can. Therefore ensuring I provide children in South Korea with the most relevant and appropriate lessons from the outset.

I love to bring subjects to life. Making learning a hands-on experience. Giving the children the power to actively engage with a topic. Utilising resources and different learning environments, such as sensory toys, songs, music, role play or outdoor learning. I couple this with formal, comprehensive, measurable activities which ensure that progress is recorded, reviewed and monitored.

I believe this multi faceted approach gives children the best opportunities to reinforce their learning and understanding, whilst also making learning relevant and relatable. I am also keen on combining group activities with individual learning to help support social skills, particularly with language acquisition and development. Talking is important.

I practice what I preach. Every new day provides us with the chance to learn something new. I don’t think learning ever leaves us. Whether this is trying a new recipe, reading a book, having a thoughtful discussion, or learning a new language. I am personally very early in my journey with learning Korean, but I am really enjoying the experience.

I bring energy and enthusiasm to everything I do. I make an impact through my creative approach to teaching and my positive attitude. I think respect, empathy, and an open mind are core characteristics for an educator. I believe I actively embody all three.

Throughout my working life I have worked within large and small teams. Working together with colleagues is something I have always enjoyed. Solving challenges together and working towards a unified solution. I also enjoy working independently and focusing my energy on a specific activity or task.

Communication is key when teaching. Ensuring the children are able to understand and assimilate the subject matter. I believe I have strong communication skills which enable and promote active participation from children in the classroom, as well as open and positive discussion and activities.

Every child is unique. Children learn at different paces and in different ways. Being adaptable to the needs of the children is one of my core strengths. I have experience of providing multiple approaches whilst teaching, to ensure that all children are able to learn, reinforce and utilise the lesson content.

I am able to respond dynamically to the children’s learning and make adaptations and prioritisations accordingly. Whether this means slowing down and revisiting a subject from the beginning, having some one-to-one support time, providing extension activities to challenge their learning or utilising peer-to-peer activities.

I believe I have the right personality, skills and experience to work as an ESL teacher in South Korea. I am passionate about education and giving all children the right building blocks to grow into accomplished and well-rounded individuals.

I have a comprehensive background in Early Years education and many years’ experience in teaching early language acquisition and development for reading, writing and speaking.

I believe I embody all the right attributes for a teacher of ESL in South Korea. I am patient, inclusive, dependable, creative, motivated, organised and flexible. I put the children at the heart of their learning. I am resourceful and innovative in making learning interactive and engaging. I am passionate about helping every child progress, and I am resilient in the face of challenges.

It is my job as a teacher to bring out the best in each child. To provide them with a solid foundation in the English Language, which will help them to confidently embrace the opportunities which await them as they grow and develop through their learning journey and beyond.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am expressing my interest in the position advertised for an ESL Teacher as seen on the TEFL Academy website.

I have Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Criminology and Legal Studies from the University of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa and I am currently studying towards my 168 hour TEFL Level 5 certification from the TEFL Academy. Working as Telesales Supervisor, one of my responsibilities as a supervisor includes training and coaching staff. This involves preparation of lessons, material and teaching employees as well preparing activities and refresher training in English. My current position is a teaching assistant at Randburg Clinic School. The learners that attend this school have learning disabilities such autism, various behavioral issues and dyslexia. It is my responsibility to aid in the learning process by teaching these children the mandatory skills such as reading, writing, numbers, colours etc as one would do as a foundation phase teacher.

I am hoping that you will allow me the opportunity to build on my skills and gain practical experience as an ESL teacher. I am positive that that I will be a valuable asset to your learning institution, family of teachers and the students that attend your school. I am extremely passionate about sharing knowledge with people and certain in my abilities to develop and groom your students to into using the English language confidently and fluently.

My ability to adapt very quickly to diverse environments, strong communicational skills, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure, will allow me to be the best candidate to fulfil this position and make a positive impact on your schools education standards.

Enclosed is my resume should you wish to contact me. Thank you for your review and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Sumai Singh

Hi, this is Alex from New York. I'm a foreign English teacher from USA who has been teaching English of all levels from Children, Teenagers, and Adults across different countries for 7+ years now. I am currently ending my work contract soon in China and I was planning on coming to Korea to teach! My current job allows me to teach English, create lesson plans, and utilize Microsoft Excel and Word. I am naturally an outgoing person who loves to experience different cultures and experiences. I look forward to meeting you! Thanks. -Alex

I am highly energetic which came in handy when I would teacher my younger students aged 2 and a half and 3 years old. I feel as though I am a great listener and able to openly admit when I am not sure about certain topics which came in handy when I was teaching my pre-teens and teenagers aged 12 to 16 years old. I enjoy bringing out the best in people and giving them consistent reassurance and a thumbs up when I notice that they are trying and that also came in handy with my middle school aged students when it came to them doing oral presentations or debates. I am disciplined, hard-working and I am always up for a new challenge. I gained my teaching experience at an amazing training center called English First (EF), in Zhengzhou China. I worked there for two years and was offered a teaching job at an International school in the same city but when I had returned to South Africa to prepare my documents for the position, the pandemic halted my process.

Before working in China I was part of an NPO called R Shape that focused on providing free tutoring and mentorship to high school students from grades 10 to 12. And during my studies I was the class representative for 3 years and was the Academic officer in my department's school council in my last 2 years. I also served on the Advisory committee in my final year. These opportunities allowed me to be around students and gave me skills on how to listen to their problems and strategize with them on how to help or solve their academic issues and sometimes, personal issues. It also taught me how to think on my feet and be able to adapt when things don't go as planned.

My old job and the new job I managed to obtain a contract for eagerly are waiting for me to start but seeing that China is nowhere near allowing South Africans back in I am here searching for positions elsewhere.

Previously a graduate intern administrator for the Western Cape department of Community Safety. Graduated from the University of the Western Cape in April 2019 with a Bachelor of Administration and majors in administration and management.
I am looking to teach full time with interest in teaching English as I have completed my TEFL and TESOL qualification. Other than English I have studied business throughout my academic career and have completed various business qualifications. Currently studying various online qualifications as I am continuously looking to improve my knowledge
Besides teaching I have worked in an administrative setting before therefore I would be interested in any available opportunity to use my administrative skills.

I am a confident, outgoing and hardworking individual, who can adjust with ease to any working environment. I also work well within a team, valuing each member contribution in a respectful and friendly manner. I take direction well and carry out any task asked of me in an enthusiastic way. I am always eager to gain more working experience along with extra life skills in a new and challenging environment.

I also have prior experience in working within a school environment having volunteered at a local primary school whilst also completing my last year of university. While volunteering at the school, I was able to aide and assist the classroom teacher with the teaching of pupils from ages 5-12 years old. This volunteering provided me with invaluable first hand experience on the inner workings of a classroom, which i adapted to with ease and thrived within. This experience allowed me to gain key social and educational skills needed to positively interact with students and so improve and increase their learning capacities and abilities.

During my 3rd year of university, I completed a 6 month Erasmus Exchange programme in Budapest, Hungary. This exchange program was extremely rewarding, as for a sustained period of time I was able to interact with a variety of different people from various cultures from all over the world. This experience of living in a foreign country, extremely enhanced my personal skills and development. It allowed me to adapt and thrive in unfamiliar surroundings and gain invaluable life experiences which greatly increased my confidence and leadership skills within unfamiliar surroundings.

Finally, having gained a First Class Honors Bachelors degree in Social Sciences whilst also volunteering and continuing to work at a part time job throughout the duration of my studies, I believe shows the level of ability and educational knowledge I have to effectively carry out this employment opportunity which in turn will enhance the opportunities of the students within my care.