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Experience:
I have extensive experience in project management and talent acquisition, where I spearheaded various initiatives that significantly improved operational efficiencies. This includes reducing cycle times, accelerating onboarding timelines, and enhancing employee engagement through structured orientation programs. My background also encompasses organizing large-scale events and implementing diversity and inclusion programs that engaged over a thousand employees.

Personality:
I am a dedicated and adaptable individual with a passion for learning and helping others succeed. My proactive and collaborative nature has allowed me to lead cross-functional teams effectively and foster an inclusive environment. I thrive in dynamic settings and am committed to continuous personal and professional growth, which I believe is essential in a teaching role.

Skills:
I possess strong project management and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams. My technical proficiency includes the use of various tools such as Microsoft Suite, Slack, Zoom, Asana, and others. Additionally, I am TEFL/TESOL certified, with hands-on experience from my practicum, and have a solid foundation in teaching English as a foreign language.

– TEFL Certified (Level 5)
– more than 1 year teaching experience in Korea (currently 2nd year teaching)
– some knowledge of Korean language and culture/customs
– Friendly and kind disposition
– hardworking and attention to detail

I have hands-on experience teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) for 6 months, which includes planning lessons, managing classrooms, and interacting with diverse groups of students.
My relatively fresh perspective can bring enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt and learn from each teaching experience.

I possess patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity, crucial for understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by ESL learners.
My enthusiasm for language teaching and learning can inspire and motivate my students, creating a positive learning environment.

I have developed effective classroom management skills to maintain discipline while fostering a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
I ability to create engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs and proficiency levels of my students demonstrates my adaptability and commitment to their progress.

I have always been a naturally inquisitive and ambitious person. I have long revered the transformative power of education and would love nothing more than to play a role in its dissemination. All my experience with education thus far has been in a volunteer position and now that I have finished university I am ready to take it to the next level. I am incredibly empathetic, creative, and inventive, and my naturally kind demeanor aids me in creating a safe and open learning environment.

I have recently completed my studies in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University and am graduating on 18/7/24, with an expected result of 2.1. During my studies, I have been exposed to a variety of different teaching strategies and an understanding of the approaches that serve to effectively engage students to learn. My own learning experience during my time at university encouraged me to undertake a placement year in Sri Lanka in 2023 where I had the opportunity to teach English to students aged between 3 to 17. During this time, I gained experience in delivering English language classes both individually and as well as working as part of a group. This experience further developed my communication and public speaking skills to allow me to convey information to classes of up to 60 students, while also being able to work with smaller groups and one-to-one. I found this experience incredibly fulfilling, particularly the positive feedback from the children thanking me and my colleagues for helping them to develop their language skills.

Based on the experience I gained during my time in Sri Lanka, I feel that my ability to be flexible around class sizes and ability levels will stand me in good stead for this role. For example, when preparing for classes, it was very common that there would be a wide range of skill levels across the group being taught which would not necessarily correlate with age groups. On this basis, I needed to be well-prepared with teaching resources and materials that could suit all skill levels and to be ready to adapt as required. This process allowed me to gain valuable experience in preparing and creating teaching materials with limited resources. For example, I created worksheets covering a range of topics carefully taking into consideration whether the difficulty level was appropriate for the intended class. I also found that sub-dividing classes into groups based on current abilities was very useful for some sections of the lesson, to ensure that every student was able to develop their language skills regardless of previous ability.

About my personality, I am an enthusiastic individual who is always open to learning and developing my skills. I am passionate about pursuing a career within education, whilst also exploring different different cultures. Therefore, the flexibility this opportunity provides regarding different ages and locations is therefore incredibly enticing.

Experience-I've worked as a Cover Teacher planning and delivering lessons, assessing student progress and providing feedback.
I also participated in a study abroad program in South Korea studying at Ewha which allowed me to gain international experience and cultural insights.
Personality-I'm highly motivated and analytical, I have a strong interest in human behaviour, psychology and education.
I have solid communication skills, evident from speaking at the BUTEX winter workshop conference and serving as a course representative at my university.
Also, adaptable to new environments and always willing to learn.
Skills-proficient in data analytics, verbal and written communication skills and Microsoft suite. Strong organisational skills and critical thinking abilities.