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A TESOL certified ESL teacher with 2 years of experience seeking an English teaching position in South Korea. Experienced with American curriculum. Teaching elementary and middle school private institute students. Passionate English as a foreign language teacher with experience in curriculum development and inspiring students to excel. Reputation for being friendly, confident and calm, quickly establishes rapport with colleagues and students.

A versatile, analytical and self- driven professional with a Bachelor of Arts Information Science and Honours Bachelor of Library and Information. l am a very dedicated and effective female, who is able to work individually and works equally well as a team member and leader. I have previously worked as a student tutor , assisting with research thesis’s, script marking and computer. I have worked as a library field worker in remote disadvantaged communities assisting in literacy, empowering kids with reading skills and assisting with English subjects. Being in the library field for over 10 years has taught me how to work with different people from different backgrounds and ethnic groups. I have good organising skills with effective verbal and written communication skills. I am goal driven with excellent planning skills, time management and strong social skills.

Personally, I love reading, travelling and have a desire to make an impact in the world.

Hello, I am a Seattle resident who would like to work as an English teacher in South Korea. I believe I am a suitable candidate for this position because I have a passion for teaching as well as the necessary qualifications listed for the position. In terms of my educational and professional background, I have a B.A. degree in English Language & Literature from the University of Washington Seattle campus, as well as a TEFL certificate from the International TEFL Academy. In June of 2022 I completed a 1 year contract teaching high school English in a place called Székesfehérvár, this is a small Hungarian city not far from Budapest. During the year that I taught overseas I gained an increased level of patience. I grew as a leader and learned to use strategies when dealing with difficult behavior, I mastered my organization skills, and I sharpened my communication abilities.

Prior to being a high school English instructor, I worked at Shoreline Community College as a writing tutor for nearly three years. The students I taught were primarily non-native English speakers of international backgrounds. A majority of my work consisted in helping students construct essays for their college classes or university admissions. I found it to be very rewarding to assist students from all over the world, it was a joy to help them achieve their academic goals.

Through these experiences as well as my travels through Europe, North Africa, India, and the Middle East, I have spent many hours learning from and communicating with individuals of various cultural backgrounds. These opportunities have helped me understand the world on a deeper level.

In addition to my international experience, I have worked in radio. When I was a student at the University of Washington, I was a DJ for the college radio station. I hosted my own show, this led to the opportunity I had as a volunteer at the Seattle radio station KEXP. And so it is with this history that I have been shaped into what I believe to be a suitable candidate for a teaching position in South Korea. I thank you for taking the time to read about me, and I look forward to your response.

During my studies at Nelson Mandela University, I was part of a student society which offered tutorial classes for learners at a local high School.
Furthermore in 2021 I was employed at Cebelihle Primary School as an Education Assistant/ Teachers Assistant.

During these two periods I learned to be able to work in a team. Also the were times I would be working independently, where I would be given a task of class management. Therefore I had learnt to be flexible because I would be working in different grades. So the whole experience has taught me a lot about working in a school environment.

As an experienced English teacher, I was excited to find that my qualifications and personal strengths align with your needs and mission.
I bring a comprehensive set of skills that I believe will be valuable to School. In my English teacher role, I honed my abilities in communicating with children and classroom management , providing a firm foundation for the Teacher position. My communication, people-centric nature, and compassion have afforded me excellent critical thinking skills.
I am excited to contribute my talents and proficiency in observation toward your team efforts. As an engaging communicator with a proven track record in lesson planning , my focus is on building a strong professional relationships and has been a beneficial asset throughout my career.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy.
Cordelia Malwane

Please accept my application for a teaching position in Seoul, South Korea. I have recently completed the CELTA course in Barcelona, passing with a ‘Grade B’, only given to approximately 10% of students. This course has kick started my enthusiasm and passion to continue my teaching experience and I am determined to progress and improve the abundance of skills learnt during those 5 weeks. During the CELTA course, I had the pleasure of observing experienced CELTA and DELTA tutors conducting brilliant lessons to give firsthand insight into how to correctly plan and execute English lessons. My progression was highly praised by both my tutors and peers, and each lesson I implemented the feedback given from my previous lessons. I taught 2 classes ranging from B1 to C1 level from students aged from 16 to 70. I believe I have learnt how to plan, deliver and execute high standard lessons ranging from vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading to speaking and writing aims.

I am interested in a teaching position in Seoul as I want to expand my teaching skills, immerse into a new culture, new traditions and learn a new language. I believe I will be a great asset to a Hagwon school as I am reliable, organised and a very hard worker. I put 100% into everything I do, as shown by winning the ‘Best Dissertation’ award during my university studies and my CELTA grade. I am a very positive and helpful person, and therefore believe I will be a great colleague to other teachers.

Thank you for your time to review my application.

Yours sincerely,
Riannon Burnell