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I have a strong background in communication, organization, and leadership through my experience in customer-facing retail roles and multiple internships in fast-paced, professional environments. My work has strengthened my ability to explain information clearly, support diverse groups of people, and remain patient and adaptable in new situations.

As a person, I am dependable, positive, and highly motivated. I work well with others, enjoy helping people learn new things, and maintain a calm and encouraging attitude even under pressure. I am also culturally open-minded and excited about building meaningful connections with students from different backgrounds.

Skill-wise, I offer teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities. I am detail-oriented and comfortable leading or guiding others. I am currently completing my TEFL certification to strengthen my teaching readiness, and I am committed to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for future students.

I have a strong academic background with a degree in Music, giving me experience in creative instruction, performance, and working with diverse groups. Throughout my schooling and my teaching experience, I’ve developed strong communication and presentation skills that fit well into teaching. I am patient, adaptable, enthusiastic, and I enjoy helping others learn, which helps to bring a positive, supportive attitude to the classroom. My artistic background allows me to create engaging, interactive lessons, as well as enabling me to be organized, quick to learn new methods, and committed to helping students build confidence in English.

December 9, 2025

To GLO11

I would like to be considered for a Full Time Elementary Teacher Position in Seoul. I saw your recruitment listing on the TFL Academy website.

I am a mature teacher, from the UK, who has been working at SLP Gwanggyo for the past 18 months, where, I have been teaching Kindergarten and Elementary. I enjoy seeing how young minds adapt to learning a language, that as a British subject, am passionate about. I enjoy using stories and immersive teaching as well as other ‘child friendly’ activities, to highlight how the English language has evolved and works. I believe story books in particular, are one of the most important tools that any child should have access to. I like to use creative activities such as art and play, to encourage children to enjoy learning and to expand their horizons.

I started working for SLP Gwanggyo in March 2024, and although I have a deep connection and attachment to many of the children in the school, I feel now is the right time to consider the next stage in my teaching journey. This is my second year of teaching 5-year-old Kindergarten children and Elementary, who now, with the help of my Korean co-teacher, are becoming more confident and beginning to understand the dynamics of the English language.

Children are an integral part of our society, and I enjoy opening up young minds to the possibility the World may hold for them. As a mother of four grown up children myself, all of whom I have encouraged to be the best they can be and who have consequently all succeeded in their ambitions, I understand how important the full spectrum of education is.

I feel that I have a lot to offer a school and more importantly, young learners, in learning the English language.

I thank you for your time and possible consideration.

Yours sincerely

Jane Helen Kearns

I bring experience in communication-focused and learner-support roles, which has prepared me well for teaching and guiding students. I’m patient, approachable, and adaptable, with a calm attitude when handling challenges. I work well with people from different backgrounds and always aim to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. My key strengths include clear communication, strong organisation, problem-solving, digital literacy, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. With my TEFL training in progress and all major documents already prepared, I am ready to begin teaching and contribute effectively from day one.