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I am currently working and studying in Austria as a student teacher with the Austrian Bilingual Classroom Initiative (ABCi). It is here I am currently gaining over 300 hours of invaluable teaching experience, whilst completing theCertTESOL (TEFL) and CELT-P (Certificate in English Language Teaching – Primary) qualifications, affiliated with Cambridge University and Trinity
College London respectively (expected finishing time February 2018). I strongly considermyself to be an ideal candidate for this position, as throughout the duration of my teaching experience, I have been passionate about motivating, engaging and encouraging my students to achieve their potential. I also have sound interpersonal skills with both students
and staff which, in my opinion, are not only beneficial but vital to bring into a professional teaching environment.

Throughout my teaching experience I have taught a variety of learners. Collectively, I have taught from the ages of 6 to 22 in a variety of different academic institutions. Through teaching a broad age range of students, I have become a highly adaptable and creative teacher. I have also learnt how to be versatile and inventive in the classroom,as no two learners are ever the same and the role of a teacher is to address this issue to the best of
their ability. An example of this is when I was teaching a class of 6 year old Austrian children who had an incredibly limited level of English. By the end of the day, they could identify animals from flashcards and also recite numbers from 1-20, which to this day remains a personal achievement of mine. Later that week, I had the pleasure of successfully teaching a class of 16 year olds how to formulate strong and communicative ideas in the context of a business lesson. Through my teaching experience, I have found that students experience problems whilst learning regardless of age, and it is the role of the teacher to identify these problems and formulate a solution that best suits everyone.

I have also been no stranger to settling into new and different cultures; in fact, this is a prospect I find incredibly exciting! It should come as no surprise to hear that teachers love learning, and one of the things I enjoy learning about most is culture. I always try to broaden my horizons when the opportunity presents itself, and having a broader knowledge and
respect for this is something I consider to be highly important in life.

Regarding my experience, I have volunteered as a 1-to-1 tutor and classroom assistant while at my school. The experience enabled me to recognise the value of creativity in the classroom, differentiating the lesson structure to cater to different learning styles and effective communication. The voluntary role also made me acutely aware of students diverse learning needs. Different students have different ways of learning, and I would, therefore, try to create a lesson that caters to visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners. Whether I am volunteering at my local tennis club or running as the Vice-President for my university's RAG society I have always embraced and learnt from the opportunities I've had to work with young people.

I am an enthusiastic individual with a passion for education, teaching and foreign cultures. I know that I can translate this confidence and enthusiasm over to the class to produce productive and well-structured lessons. Through engaging in public speaking competitions and always pushing myself to improve, I have developed strong voice projection and presentation skills. Moreover, I have a strong work ethic and want to put the hours of work in to deliver the best lesson possible to students.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Brighton with a 2:1 in BA (Hons) English Literature. During University I spent a year studying in the Netherlands and realised I would love a career that allowed me to use my degree and experience other countries' culture and daily life at the same time. I have completed the 140-Hour Premier TEFL Course which allowed for a combination of classroom and online study, all of which was finished to the best of my ability.

I have experience in similar areas to teaching including growing up as the daughter of a childminder and thus actively helping take care of the young children, being a peer mentor during secondary school, and being a college ambassador in sixth form. Each role has put me in situations where I have been responsible for the well-being of younger children/ students, helping them with anything from homework to communicating with their teachers/ tutors. I also have teaching experience from my time with TEFL, and in the Netherlands. Through TEFL I have learnt a lot more about the planning and preparation stages of teaching and how to effectively put these into practice. Whereas, in the Netherlands I began to understand the significance of being able to communicate directly with native speakers whether it was Dutch friends wanting to learn more about English, or myself wanting to expand my Dutch.

I am someone who strives to complete all my tasks to the best standard I can. I aim to provide a environment that is safe and comfortable for students to learn and practice within so that they can feel confident using the language in and out of the classroom. As a new teacher I know that I am not the most experienced however I am very willing to continue learning and growing alongside my students.

I am a recent college graduate from Moody Theological Seminary who is passionate about the opportunity to work with children. I have worked many different jobs working with children, ranging from all ages. I have learned through experience how to work with kids in a different environments. I worked multiple summers as a camp counselor and through this job I was required to work with kids 17 hours every single day. I was responsible for their safety and for their enjoyment. I was in charge of planning lessons, chapel, events, and their well being. I have learned what it means to have patience when working with kids. I believe that my strength is developing personal relationships with kids and also my ability to demonstrate patience with all around me.

I have also helped at Loyola University of Chicago with their ESL program for multiple semesters. I have the experience of working with different cultures while helping them with their English vocab, lessons, and understanding. My previous experiences have helped shape my passion for both children and also teaching. I believe in investing in relationships with students, especially children, as I see the importance in growing, shaping, and helping them develop into the person they are to become.

My personality really thrives in relationships as I am eager to meet new people and to build relationships. I truly have a passion for kids and I do desire to work with children in the future. I know what it is like to work under many different circumstance and environments. I am flexible and can thrive under all different situations. I love being patient with children as I was demonstrated patience when I was a child. I work well under pressure and am punctual in what I do. I look forward to hearing back about this great opportunity as I seek to connect in Korea, from which I was adopted. Thank you!

The opportunity to teach in Korea would grant me the chance to fulfill my calling to teach the English language efficiently and effectively to non-native speakers. Up to this point my long life experience has been geared toward the teaching of the English language to people across the world. My recent position as an assistant language teacher in Santiago, Chile compelled me to further my English teaching career outside of the United States. Also, my teaching assistant position in a United States public elementary school provided me with purpose to further my teaching career. Currently, my desire is to share what I have learned throughout my teaching journey and I believe Korea is the place to bestow my pedagogical knowledge. As a history major in college, the study of Korea intrigued me. Working and living in Korea would grant me the opportunity to share and exchange perspectives with Korean citizens. By communicating with Korean citizens I will be able to share what it is to be a native from the United States and learn about everyday experiences through the Korean perspective. Other than my strong desire to be an effective teacher and student, my interest in Korea’s profoundly complex historical epochs, cultural phenomenon and technological advancements have inspired me to want to teach ESL in Korea. Currently, I am teaching English in Colombia, I have been teaching here for the last 3 years.