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Experience: 4 years of English teaching in South Korea. Prior experience with college-aged students and parents.

Personality: warm, funny, passionate, creative, knowledgeable

Skills: classroom management, crisis management, quick thinking and problem-solving, lesson planning, phonics, grammar, reading, writing, debate, speech and critical thinking instruction, tech-savviness, adaptability, clear communication, and cultural sensitivity (parent communication).

Dear Recruiters. My name is Mason and my main strength is my enthusiasm that makes me committed to improvement. I have a passion for teaching English and enriching the lives and careers of students with high-quality lessons and I believe my enthusiasm accelerates my growth as a teacher.

I have hands-on experience teaching at a language center in Beijing and serving as an academic mentor for children in the UK. I am confident I can deliver the lively, yet academic lessons English learners need.

At the language center in Beijing, I taught English to young learners using songs, games, storytelling. I managed classrooms of 2–15 children, tracked their progress, controlled bad behaviour and provided regular feedback to parents. I also collaborated with local teaching assistants and international teachers.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Exeter and a TEFL qualification and I am a native English speaker. I am excited to find an organisation that focuses on both learning and the necessary work culture to create it.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience in Beijing or the UK can help your students learn and love English.

Yours faithfully,

Mason

I'm a recent graduate of the University of Sheffield, where I studied a bachelors degree in Modern Languages and Cultures, so Im very familiar with language learning and teaching principles. I also have a In-person CELTA qualification and I'm passionate about languages and education. I have previous experience living abroad, am adaptable, organised and enthusiastic, and I'm excited to begin teaching Korea.

I have strong experience in leadership, staff training and supporting individual development, having managed large teams and delivered training in fast-paced environments. I have recently completed a 120-hour TEFL course, giving me a strong foundation in teaching English to young learners.

I am enthusiastic, patient, adaptable and approachable, with a genuine interest in helping others develop and succeed. My experience travelling independently across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia has also strengthened my cultural awareness and confidence in working with people from different backgrounds.

My key skills include communication, coaching, organisation, teamwork, problem-solving and building positive relationships. I am reliable, resilient and willing to adapt my approach to meet different learners' needs.

I hold a Subject Matter Expert Standard Teaching Certificate (6-12: Humanities), a Substitute Teaching Certificate (PreK-12), and a TEFL/TESOL Certificate from TEFL Universal.

I currently work remotely as an ESL Teacher at Lingo Ace, demonstrating direct, hands-on experience teaching English as a Foreign Language. I also have experience teaching English fluency to adults and helping special education students with reading and English.

I have extensive experience in the educational field. I worked as a high school teacher and a homeroom teacher for the third-grade class at Our Lady of Victories Catholic School. I also served as the school librarian and substitute teacher. In other schools, I have also taught and handled students in special education as a SPED / ESS Paraprofessional.

I worked with special education students as a paraprofessional to support low to high-level behavior needs. My supervision in aftercare and playground settings also helped me develop professional skills and adaptability in diverse learning environments.

My strengths include my experience with tutoring, my communication skills and my passion for imparting knowledge to others. During sixth form (the final two years of secondary school in the UK), I tutored a fellow student in psychology, using my strong grades in the subject to help them improve their understanding. Alongside the teaching module I completed at university, this helped develop my ability to explain concepts clearly and support others in their learning.

I am patient, empathetic and adaptable, with a strong linguistic background through my degree in Translation, Media and Modern Language. I have native proficiency in English, high-level French and an intermediate Korean level of fluency. Having been learning Korean myself, I would love the opportunity to teach in Korea, continue developing my skills and help students improve their English with confidence.

My main strength for this role is that I can connect to many types of people, regardless of background, personality type, or anything else. I have numerous years of experience in customer service orientated roles, where you are meeting people face to face and satisfying needs for people. I have experience in teaching through coaching soccer. I have coached the youngest age group for soccer in the United States, teaching the students the basics of the game like passing, shooting, dribbling, etc. I also have client facing experience through tax work, and I am very comfortable under high stress environments and fast paced work days. My personality is very lax, I am a friend to everyone and a shoulder to cry on when needed. I have two professional recommendations from my most recent jobs which attest to the statements provided, and prove that I am a valuable member of any team I join. I am trustworthy, I take my work seriously as it provides a sense of pride for me, and I am eager to help kids on their English speaking journey. English is the most important language to learn, it is the language of business, and I could not be more motivated to do the best job I possibly can to help set up fluent English speaking futures for the kids I will be teaching.