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I am bilingual in Vietnamese and English with more than 10 years of experience in education, beginning as a mentor and volunteer. I hold a B.S. in Special Education (Adapted P–12) from the University of West Georgia and a TESOL/TEFL certificate I currently teach in an elementary public school. I have worked with adults and youth who do not speak English at a technical college, and with my coursework and professional background I believe I can bring meaningful opportunities to diverse students. I was born and raised in Vietnam and came to the United States at 19. I am 55 years old and have two daughters who are both college graduates. I can teach learners of all ages, I love my work, and my goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to learn and grow to their full potential. I am excited to learn more about Korean culture and to teach English in South Korea. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, cooking, and being outdoors.

Strengths – Experience:

1. I have direct experience working as a teacher/TA and an intervention lead in both mainstream and alternative education
2. I have completed my TEFL (120 Hour Certificate)
3. I have a proficient grasp on learning theories that apply to pedagogical practices
4. I have completed training in safeguarding, GDPR and student wellness/mental health
5. I have considerable experience working with those described as having Special Educational Needs (SEN)
6. I have recently completed business-related courses (AAT Accredited Level 1/2 Bookkeeping and Accountancy)
7. I have experience working in all levels of mainstream education – Early years to Further Education

Strengths – Personality and skills:

1. I have two desires in this life – to make a difference and to be happy. I am driven by my desire to make a difference
2. I pride myself in being organised and having a strong work ethic
3. I pride myself on being able to establish lasting and meaningful relationships with my colleagues and my students
4. I have interests that align to Japanese culture – walking/hiking, poetry and drawing
5. I have high standards for my students and my own conduct in a learning environment
6. I would like to travel and immerse myself completely in wherever I find myself.

While I do not yet have extensive teaching experience, I spent four weeks in Bali in August 2025 volunteering as an English teacher to children aged 5-11. This gave me valuable practical experience in planning lessons and adapting learning activities to different abilities. I also believe that my background working in healthcare has given me strong transferrable skills that would be highly beneficial in a teaching role. These experiences have strengthened my creativity, problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing situations – all of which are essential when planning and delivering lessons.

In terms of personality, I am patient, empathetic and approachable and work well in environments where building relationships and communication are important. I am also eager to learn and confident that I would adapt quickly to this new role and be contribute positively to the classroom environment.

I’m good at customer service, team work, as well as working in a fast paced environment. I grew up with 3 younger siblings so I’m good with kids. I’m physically fit and I enjoy dancing, painting, and singing.

I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the ESL Teacher position at your school. With a
professional background spanning both in academic instruction and professional media, I offer a
unique combination of classroom precision and high-energy student engagement.
During my time as a teacher at Primrose Galleria, a premier American preparatory school, I was
responsible for delivering high-level curriculum centered on literacy, STEM, and character growth.
My approach focuses on maintaining a structured academic atmosphere where students are
encouraged to surpass standard developmental goals.
What further sets me apart is my 4-year tenure as a Creative Project Manager for a news/TV
station. My media experience allows me to lead a classroom with the authority and storytelling
required to keep students captivated. Whether I am tailoring a lesson to help a student master
letter formation or connecting classroom topics to the real world, I strive to make learning English
a lived experience. I have even heard my students independently recite their lessons while playing
outside on the playground!
I am skilled in:
• Classroom Leadership: Building a safe, organized, and high-achieving learning space.
• Dynamic Engagement: Leveraging my energy and storytelling background to maintain student
focus.
• Collaborative Communication: Working alongside parents and leadership to ensure learning
goals are met both in and out of the classroom.
I am confident that my work ethic and communication skills will make me a valuable asset to your
faculty. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Keirra Ewah-Washington

I have several years of experience working with children as a gymnastics coach, babysitter, assistant teacher, and currently as a student teacher. I am energetic, patient, and approachable, and I work well in fast-paced, social environments. My key skills include strong communication, creativity, organization, and problem-solving, which help me effectively engage students and manage a positive learning environment.

Experience
– BS in Special Education (P–12) and current elementary public school teacher with hands-on experience designing and delivering differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
– Certified in TESOL/TEFL and experienced tutoring English-language learners after school.
– Active mentor and volunteer at my church and participant in Special Olympics programs, supporting students and adults with disabilities.

Personality
– Warm, patient, and student-centered; committed to creating an inclusive, encouraging classroom where every child can thrive.
– Culturally adaptable and bilingual (English/Vietnamese), with strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills
– Classroom management, individualized instruction, progress assessment, and IEP implementation for students with special needs.
– Strong lesson planning, communicative teaching techniques for ELLs, and collaborative teamwork with staff and parents.
– Highly motivated, reliable, and dedicated to continuous professional growth.

– I am excited to bring my specialization in inclusive education, TESOL/TEFL training, and proven commitment to student success to your school in Korea.
다음은 한국의 채용 담당자에게 제출하기에 적합한 간결하고 전문적인 요약문(한글 번역)입니다. 지원서나 자기소개서에 그대로 사용하셔도 됩니다.

경력
– 특수교육 학사(B.S., P–12)를 보유하고 있으며 현재 공립 초등학교 교사로 재직 중입니다.
– TESOL/TEFL 자격증을 소지하고 방과 후 영어 학습자 대상 튜터링 경험이 있습니다.
– 교회에서 멘토 및 자원봉사를 하고 있으며, 스페셜 올림픽 프로그램에 적극 참여하여 장애 학생 및 성인을 지원해 왔습니다.

성격
– 따뜻하고 인내심이 많으며 학생 중심의 교육을 지향합니다.
– 문화 적응력이 뛰어나고 영어 및 베트남어에 능통하여 학생, 학부모, 동료 교사와의 관계 형성에 강점이 있습니다.

역량(스킬)
– 교실 관리, 개별화된 수업 설계 및 실행, 학업 진행 평가, 개별화 교육 계획(IEP) 운영 경험.
– 수업 계획 능력, 의사소통 중심의 영어 교수법(ELL 교육), 교직원 및 학부모와의 협업 능력.
– 높은 동기부여와 성실성으로 지속적 전문성 개발과 학생 성장 지원에 헌신합니다.

마무리(지원서용 문장 예시)
– 저의 통합 교육 전문성과 TESOL/TEFL 훈련, 학생의 성장에 대한 강한 헌신을 귀 학교에 기여하고 싶습니다.

I am skilled at using Canva and Adobe suite to create digital media solutions which I will apply to creating compelling and simple teaching materials. I have been a project manager over four projects where I led a team of six or more of my peers in organizing conferences and concerts which I will apply in putting together engaging and exciting curriculum for my students. I have collaborated with two of my peers in my college christian Fellowship created two year long bible curriculums in which we met weekly which provided experience in running a class. I am diligent, detail-oriented, and passionate to learn how to teach people English!