tahn

I am an English and Theater student at Jacksonville University, graduating this April 2022. I have tutored on my campus, editing essays and helping students analyze their writing styles. I have a knack for teaching as I can connect with anyone and make them feel comfortable. I credit that to my Theater major making it possible for me to relate to people with diverse backgrounds. I am a native English and Spanish speaking woman who can pick up languages fairly well. Although I don't know a great deal of Korean, I learned Japanese at a conversational level within a year. I am dedicated to teaching and when I volunteer, I offer to work with children because I feel the most impact teaching them something new. I am a model candidate for this teaching position because I am reliable, passionate, and enthusiastic. I can make an impact in any community I am placed in.

As a EFL teacher, I recognise the importance of the English Language as a Global link language. I am incredibly passionate about making the language accessible and engaging. I have seen first-hand through my teaching experience in Sri Lanka how empowering and beneficial learning English can be for individuals in their personal and academic lives as well as toward career progression.

My 120-hour TEFL certification provided me with a solid understanding of grammar and core teaching strategies that I have been able to bring to life in fun, informative and progressive lessons. As an EFL teacher I also draw upon knowledge from Psychology degree. During my Bachelors, I developed a key understanding of the workings and mechanisms involved in areas such as speech and language, the neuroscience of learning and memory, developmental psychology and individual differences- all topics that I find to be intrinsically linked and fundamental in teaching English as a foreign language.

Qualifications aside, I believe that energy and enthusiasm is just as important. As a teacher I focus on building good rapport with students and an encouraging learning environment. I recognise the importance of adaptability and flexibility regarding classes of different sizes and ages. As a teacher I can follow a curriculum and supplement with added resources as well as creating my own lesson plans and activities. During my most recent teaching position, I taught a mixture of large classes and smaller classes (including one on one) and was able to help them improve proficiency across reading writing speaking and listening. Due to the ongoing repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was also able to adapt lessons designed for a classroom with great success to be taught online via zoom.
Alongside grammar-based lessons, I am also interested in teaching more conversational based English as an excellent method of tailoring learning to the students requirements and allowing them to excel in areas most helpful to them. Furthermore, I would also really enjoy working with younger learners; teaching captivating lessons that inspire another generation of English language speakers.

Personally, I try to be active and curious with a desire to experience new things and explore more of the world. One thing I love about being an EFL teacher is the opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture.

In 2020 I completed my PGCE at the University of Cumbria and obtained qualified teaching Status. During my teacher training year I worked within all primary school year groups, from nursery up to Year 6. Since completing my PCGE I have worked as a Year 5 teaching assistant (TA), a Year 3 class teacher and spent 6 months volunteering as an EFL teacher for adult learners in Sri Lanka.

I have worked closely with many children who have SEND and EAL, these experiences have allowed me to further develop my own communication skills so all of the children in my class could access and learn from the lessons I delivered. It also taught me the importance of differentiating work for my class, so all students can learn and be challenged at an appropriate level for them – this was especially useful when I worked in a mixed Year 3 and 4 group during my teacher training. I have also had experience working with children who have moved on from behavioural units into mainstream school so my classroom management and behaviour management skills are excellent. Due to my wide variety of experiences in the UK and Sri Lanka I have been able to develop many skills. I have taught both online and in person lessons to adults and children so my technological skills have vastly improved in the last year. I have also used both formative and summative assessments to help my students.

I am a highly organised, positive and responsible person, but above all I am an enthusiastic and devoted teacher. Since beginning my teaching journey in 2019 I have discovered my love of education. As a teacher you are given the wonderful opportunity to use you own knowledge and skills to facilitate the learning of others; building them up for success in their education and careers. I can think of no better job to be in than that of an educator.

I have been teaching students from ages 3 years to 15 years for one year and prior to this I taught English to students aged 3-9 years online. I am very approachable and open to constructive feedback on how to improve my teaching style and not one model fits all. I believe one of my biggest strengths would be 'adaptability' During my year in China there has been many changes to ESL teaching which has caused my teaching techniques to change. I am a team player and able to build a professional rapport with my students to help them grow.

I’m organized. I’m able to adapt to different cultures and situations. I have experience in corporate working environments which has allowed me to be able to deal with conflict well, manage my time well, plan and present well. My previous work experience has allowed me to handle pressure, deal with different personalities, set test papers and exam papers, lecture and present workshops to students and collegues. Continue to teach and assess students during tests and exams.

I am an energetic, fair, and effective teacher with a decade of experience teaching languages to students of all ages and all levels, first as a tutor at my university and then as a teacher in Thailand and the US. I am also a polyglot, which gives me a unique perspective on language acquisition. I believe that my greatest strength is my ability to understand the needs of those around me.

Having worked with a wide variety of individuals, I have learned to adapt and respond sensitively to individual needs, allowing people to identify and progress towards their goals. During this experience I have demonstrated my ability to build and maintain professional, supportive relationships, which inspire and motivate young people to make a positive change. I am therefore confident that I would engage and inspire my students and ensure that they progress.

This experience has allowed me to develop many skills that would be valuable for this role. For example, communicating effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people, responding with patience and understanding and organising and prioritising a heavy workload. I thrive when working in a varied, busy and social environment and love to throw myself into new challenges. Thus, I am able to be flexible and adaptable when working in a new country.

I am highly creative and energetic and I strongly look forward to using these traits to succeed in my role. My creative confidence has grown through engaging in my hobbies, which include singing, art, photography, travelling and yoga. I love to get stuck in to new things and actively encourage others to do the same. I believe this would contribute to me successfully fulfilling my role as an English teacher abroad.

I am a friendly, driven, and hardworking professional with a 120-hour internationally accredited TEFL certificate, a BA in history and a great amount of experience in both teaching and training. My undergraduate degree allowed me to explore much of the English language through essay writing and delivering presentations. As such, my written and verbal communication skills are excellent, as is my understanding of English. My experience as an English and maths tutor provided me with essential training in how to present new ideas and content to students. My time as a tutor also helped me to gain experience in managing a classroom environment. I have strong leadership skills, as well as a capability for planning and managing lessons designed specifically for students’ needs.
Aside from my experiences, I am a sociable and upbeat person which makes me a great colleague for any team. Exploring music and cultures, such as through cooking recipes or meeting new people, is something I find great pleasure in.

I am a highly enthusiastic, reliable, and hardworking individual with a positive attitude towards any given task. I am often described as bubbly, friendly, and very welcoming by my peers. Since my A-levels, I have been focused on having a career in education and seeking out the different paths within teaching. This is evident in my educational history and for also pursuing to qualify as a TEFL teacher during my undergrad. I have built a strong background in education and have firmly developed my teacher identity through my experiences working in schools. I have developed my ability to lesson plan, manage classroom behaviour, and to reflect on my practices as a teacher. I have learned to adapt my teaching to a range of year groups and to make lessons fun and engaging for the children. I believe that I am a suitable candidate as I am willing to adapt to change and have always wanted to work overseas.