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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am seeking an English teaching position in Seoul, Korea. It is my motivation to enrich the educational experience of youth, as well as to collaborate with other like minded educators. Having worked across the United States as a school psychologist for the past 9 years, I've learned that the most fulfilling work is that which I can uplift and provide value to others. As I am of Korean ethnicity, I hope to have a new experience working in the field of education in Seoul.

My strengths regarding my work experience are reflected in the range of educational settings I have worked in. Having worked as a school psychologist in public and private sectors, as well as with students in K-12. Though I favor working in elementary school settings, I am comfortable working with all age groups.

Regarding my interpersonal skills, I am able to utilize multicultural competence after my experiences working in different socioeconomic environments. Showing responsibility in my duties as well as being someone who is dependable is a quality I value and bring to every position I commit to.

I am a very creative person who is quick to think outside the box to overcome setbacks, due to my degree being in the creative field. I have always utilised this in my day-to-day life and work, constantly thinking of different approaching to problems. I’m a very friendly and positive person this has helped me in prior jobs where I have had to deal with the public on a regular basis such as when I worked as a receptionist and had to handle professional gaming teams. Another strength I have is I always strive to improve and am very dedicated in what I do and love to help others grow which is why I think I would be a good candidate for this role.

I’m an enthusiastic and forward-thinking person, with a positive outlook on life and a confident personality. I am willing to take on new challenges and learn new skills, but also not afraid to work independently and use my own initiative. I am interested in becoming an ESL teacher and I am confident I would become a great asset to a team of teachers; helping to educate children and expand their knowledge of the English language. With a bubbly personality I am able to create a friendly atmosphere for students to learn and develop within and help to encourage creativity in the virtual learning environment. I believe my dynamic and engaging personality means I am a natural conversationalist whom loves talking to people from different walks of life. Furthermore, I feel as if I able to develop relationships easily and build rapport with colleagues and students alike. I have a passion for educating and think I have the capabilities to provide dynamic lesson which are tailored to be individual and engaging while providing a stimulating and relaxed environment through my confident and enthusiastic aura. I am dedicated to developing my skills as an educator and am willing to go the extra mile to ensure that my teaching ability is the best it can be. I like to think I am a rapid learner with the ability to pick up new skills and adapt to new situations quickly. I feel as if I would make a great asset to an ESL team as I have an excitement to educate and am passionate about what I do.

Although I have been out of teaching for a couple of years I have remained in Higher Education so remain up to date with educational requirements and have the ability to be a quick learner to keep up with what I would need to be a part of the school. I've also in my current work capacity always worked with students and have taken on a mentoring role through their various projects. I am an extremely hard worker, problem solver, team player and am able to adapt rather quickly to challenges. I would love to get back to the ground level and assist learners in achieving their goals while also providing support for them with the obstacles they will encounter on their journey.

I am driven and passionate about bringing my best attitude and eagerness to contribute by
excelling at my assignment. I believe that my experience working as an English teacher in China and in Mexico will be of great contribution. I am also very willing to take on and learn any new skills required or necessary to further enhance my performance and reliability in my tasks, all in the pursuit to improve and excel beyond expectations. I am used to multi-cultural environments, cooperative, and adaptable.

I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Sociology from University of the Western Cape, and am looking to apply my skills and abilities to a challenging, growth-oriented position.

My hands-on work experience has allowed me to develop abilities in tutoring and lesson planning. I am eager for the opportunity to learn from and support your team by applying my problem-solving, communication and management skills.

My focus, as an emerging professional, is to utilize my strengths in classroom management to make a positive impact on the organization as a whole. I enjoy gathering, organizing and analyzing information, working in groups and contributing to project strategies. I believe these skills will be beneficial in ESL Teacher role while further enhancing the excellent reputation of the school.

I am a native English speaker from the UK with a Bachelor in English and Multimedia Journalism and am currently an English MA student. Through my degree I have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and can explain them in a clear and understandable fashion as I have delivered many presentations and seminars. I also have a 120-hour TEFL certificate and experience as a university teaching assistant. I would use these experiences if hired to act as an asset to your team and to be a motivating influence on your students. As someone who is currently a student; I am fully aware of the need to build rapport, communicate, and make understanding the needs of students and their goals a top priority. Also, I have experience marking and providing detailed feedback to both undergraduate students and my peers.
I have previously lived and studied abroad in Austria and Canada. Due to this, I am able to adapt well to new settings. I also have a passion for immersing myself in new cultures, languages, and traditions.
Overall, I view this position as a fantastic opportunity for me to grow and develop as an English teacher as well as a chance to have the gratification of experiencing language development and success in student.

Experience

ESL teacher: 1 year working as a full-time ESL teacher at Satit Pattana Secondary School in Bangkok. Professional experience teaching students aged 12-18, of varying ability levels. This experience included lesson planning and creating materials, grading and tracking the progress of my students, writing reports, etc.

CELTA course: I have completed a full-time CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) course in Spain, during which I learned to teach English in both theory and practice. I learned how to plan effective lessons, along with various teaching methods to ensure that students learn, engage with and retain the information taught.

Foreign languages tutor/ teaching assistant: Voluntary classroom experience in French and Spanish language classes. I began to acquire skills such as preparing classroom materials, running activities smoothly, and working with children both one-on-one and in a classroom setting.

Au pair (Spain): Teaching and caring for children between the ages of 3 and 14.

Police officer: Making fast decisions in high-pressure scenarios. Problem solving. Communicating and cooperating with members of the public. Completing paperwork related to case files. Teamwork with other officers and PCSOs.

Customer service: This developed certain traits including patience, listening skills, and teamwork.

Personality

Empathetic: I am naturally very empathetic and caring about others.

Friendly: My friendly demeanour makes students feel that they can approach me with problems both within and outside of the classroom.

Passionate: I take teaching very seriously, and I understand and enjoy the responsibility of inspiring students to achieve their full potential.

Hard-working: I always endeavour to do my best in what I pursue, both work-related and other pursuits.

Skills

Creativity: I can create fun and engaging classroom activities to keep students motivated and engaged. Outside of work my main hobbies are art and dance.

Organisational skills & punctuality: Various work experiences have given me the ability
Adaptable: I can very quickly adapt to a new place and structure, whether it be a new country or a different workplace.

Communication skills: I can communicate with all kinds of people in numerous circumstances, from relaxed to very high-pressure. In my recent job I have been complimented on my ability to communicate well with my students, and make them feel at ease even in exam situations.

Language skills: Advanced French/Spanish/Portuguese. I am currently self-studying Korean and Thai.