tahn

With regards to personal traits, I am a friendly, composed and caring individual. As visible in my CV and reference letters, I make it a point to become a reliable and accessible member of any team I'm part of. I have a versatile range of skills including, but not limited to: fast learning, attentive listener, great at explaining elaborate concepts or condensing them into a digestive manner. I am tenacious, punctual and as previously mentioned, my gregarious nature allows me connect with anyone which makes teaching concepts much easier.
As for my experience, though I have no official teaching experience, I have spent my school and university years tutoring friends and colleagues in a plethora of subjects. Education is a fundamental right and I have the privilege of being educated. Hence, this great power comes with the responsibility of helping others reach their own learning goals. Education at its core, and teaching by extension is fundamentally about care. It's a threefold relationship whereby the teacher cares about the student, the student cares about the teacher and they both care about the work or greater learning process. This philosophy of teaching is one I have come to learn through my years in academia thus it would be an honour to put it into practice alongside your experienced team.

After more than four years working as a journalist in the UK, I am now committed to applying my writing, editing, and interpersonal skills to help students develop their English proficiency. I hold a 120-hour TEFL certification from The TEFL Org, completed alongside full-time employment, demonstrating my dedication, organisation and enthusiasm. I am currently seeking an opportunity to help students build confidence and achieve meaningful progress in their English language skills. I have a bachelor's degree in English from a top-10 university in the UK, as well as a master's degree in journalism. While working, I passed the A2 DELE exam in Spanish, showing my work ethic and willingness to learn new languages and immerse myself in new cultures. In October 2025, I relocated from the UK to Australia, where I am working in a restaurant as I pursue a career teaching English. Please note that I currently have a beard, but I am happy to shave it to be in keeping with South Korean standards.

I am a newly qualified TEFL teacher with a 120-hour Advanced International TEFL Certificate, including specialist training in Teaching Young Learners, Business English, Advanced Grammar and IELTS preparation. I hold a Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting and Finance and have experience working in both customer-facing and professional office environments. I am reliable, organised, and highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. My background in customer service has helped me develop patience, adaptability, and confidence when working with people from different backgrounds. I work well as part of a team, manage my time effectively, and am enthusiastic about supporting students in a positive and engaging learning environment.

I have a academic background in psychology, including a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Diploma of Psychology, which has given me a solid understanding of communication, behaviour, and learning styles. I currently work as a mental health support worker, where I have gained hands-on experience building rapport, supporting individuals, and remaining calm and professional in challenging situations.

In terms of personality, I am patient, approachable, and reliable. I genuinely enjoy working with children and creating positive, encouraging environments where they feel comfortable participating and building confidence. I adapt well to new environments and am open to feedback.

My key skills include clear English communication, strong interpersonal skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to follow structure and guidelines while maintaining a positive and engaging presence. I am highly motivated, responsible, and committed to contributing positively to a school community.

I have worked in a professional setting for 4 years as a full stack software engineer at a travel app startup called Wanderlog. In that setting, I have led many projects to completion as well as presented to other engineers my learnings and project retrospectives throughout the years. Before working at Wanderlog, I have had many internships at various places like a game lab at MIT, the U.S. Naval War College, and SEGA games, showing I have good work ethic and am hard working.

As for my personality, I would call myself a curious and open minded person. I am always open to listen to other people's thoughts and opinions, and can take constructive feedback well. I am also very extroverted and love getting to know and working with people.

For skills, I am very organized and thorough with my work. I make sure that everything is done correctly, while also trying to prioritize speed. I would say that I'm usually well prepared, so I try to get stuff done as soon as I can. I am also good at collaborating with other people.

Experience
TEFL certified native English speaker with experience supporting secondary level English Literature classes and tutoring students one-to-one. Additional youth focused experience through a marketing internship at an educational arts organisation, developing strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills in learning centred environments.

Personality
Confident, approachable, and adaptable, with a creative mindset and a calm, professional attitude. Comfortable working with young learners and colleagues from different backgrounds, and motivated to contribute positively to a school community.

Skills
Strong spoken and written English, lesson support and classroom assistance, clear communication, and basic classroom management. Skilled in lesson planning principles through TEFL training, with added strengths in presentation, digital tools (Microsoft Office, Canva), and creative thinking that support engaging English lessons.

I have no professional experience teaching English to young children. However, I have used English as my primary language for teaching young children in Bible schools. In terms of professional experience, I have some experience in Information Technology (IT). Also, I have taught and mentored young adults and adults in Australia and New Zealand. Thus, I believe my biggest strength is taking care of people of all ages. Finally, I am always keen to learn about new things. Therefore, I am not afraid of taking new challenges in life.