tahn

Almost 4 years of experience
Taught children aged 3 – 17
I have my own children
Kind
Patient
Hard-working
Research experience
Designed own lessons and curriculum
Designed activities
Assessed in group classes of adult learners
Taught children online
Used computer aided courseware
Published author
Experience creating individualised lesson plans
Excellent communication and organisation
Able to quickly adapt and think on the spot

I am a qualified social worker with extensive experience with working with kids. I have vast knowledge and understanding of children, I have psychological experience working with children that I believe will be a great asset for any school.

I am a fun, loving and energetic person.

I have experience teaching creative arts to children aged 10-15 from my time as Assistant Creative Arts Director in 2018. I am currently in Thailand teaching English as a foreign language in Phayakkaphum Phisai, Maha Sarakham, Isaan/Esan. I have been teaching in Thailand since the 22nd of November 2021, my contract ends on the 4th of March. I love teaching, learning about a foreign culture and embracing the that culture. I am creative, outgoing, intelligent, I love travelling and I can work very well in a team. I tend to get involved in extra-curricular activities and I find it easy to build good relationships with students and colleagues. I am incredibly friendly, approachable, professional and emotionally intelligent. My experience at summer camp and in Thailand has taught me how to teach creatively, even with minimal materials. I have also developed excellent organisation, time-management skills and communication skills.

A professional teacher of English, confident and passionate hard worker. That’s what I was told by the Special Educational Needs Department. I am a motivated and qualified individual with six years experience working with children and young adults in an educational setting. Four years ago I decided that I would get a degree and become a teacher of English as a Second Language. Last year I achieved that goal. I promised myself that I would gain every qualification needed to become the best possible teacher and I have a TEFL to prove my dedication.
Now I am prepared to take on a brand new adventure but this time regarding my professional career.

During the summers of 2018, 2019 and 2021 I worked as a Foreign Language English Teacher at a summer camp in Brasov, Romania. Whilst working here I had a variety of responsibilities, including organising and carrying out English lessons for a classes of children whose ages ranged from 8-18 years old as well as running other activities for the children such as sports, crafts and other creative workshops. The experience I had during this role helped developed my personality and made me even more outgoing and confident. During my time in Romania I was able to prove my adaptability to different and foreign working conditions as well as developing other skills such as communication, problem solving and leadership. The skills I obtained and developed as a teacher in Romania, I believe, would make me an ideal candidate for an English teaching position in Korea.

I also have 3 years of customer service experience during my time at university in London. I worked as a sales assistant at a luxury shoe shop in a busy London shopping centre which allowed me develop my communication and teamwork skills in this professional environment. I have also worked as a member of bar staff at a very busy London stadium meaning that I adapted quickly to working in such a high stress and fast paced environment. The skills I gained whilst working in customer service have allowed me to prove that I can thrive in a range of different environments whilst also developing my problem solving skills and initiative.

As a person I am friendly and approachable but also very outgoing, I am someone who always wants an adventure and a challenge to try new things. I hope that in Korea I can continue to implement my skills that I already have to make a positive difference to the children I would be teaching.

I found my passion for teaching English last year when I studied abroad in Paris, France. While I was in France, I lived with a French family that had kids and I helped them with their English. I have no professional teaching experience. When I was in high school, I spent one year as a teacher's assistant for kindergarten and another year as an assistant for 5th grade. I also worked at a resort over the summer where I led activities with children of all ages. I am a hard working, organized, and independent individual. I have great time management skills and I pay attention to details. I love immersing myself into new cultures, I adapt well and I really enjoy learning everything that I can.

I have always been passionate about language and culture. Through learning about and experiences other languages and cultures I believe we grow personally and grow closer, both interpersonally and globally. I worked as a Spanish language teacher for many years and absolutely loved it. I always made it a point with my students that we were learning to communicate, meaning both making ourselves understood and understanding others. From music, food, cultural habits, proxemics, idioms, and slang, so much more goes into communication than just the words we use. I would being this same passion and the same cultural-linguistic focus to any classroom to which I'm assigned.
I also have a deep drive and hunger to learn more myself. By living in South Korea it would give me the opportunity to grow and learn and broaden my world view. I always tell my students to never be afraid to try something new, and I live that myself. As a licensed ELL teacher I understand the necessity and benefits of bringing everyone's lived experience into account in order to build a better, more productive learning environment.

I have always been passionate about language and culture. Through learning about and experiences other languages and cultures I believe we grow personally and grow closer, both interpersonally and globally. I worked as a Spanish language teacher for many years and absolutely loved it. I always made it a point with my students that we were learning to communicate, meaning both making ourselves understood and understanding others. From music, food, cultural habits, proxemics, idioms, and slang, so much more goes into communication than just the words we use. I would being this same passion and the same cultural-linguistic focus to any classroom to which I'm assigned.
I also have a deep drive and hunger to learn more myself. By living in South Korea it would give me the opportunity to grow and learn and broaden my world view. I always tell my students to never be afraid to try something new, and I live that myself. As a licensed ELL teacher I understand the necessity and benefits of bringing everyone's lived experience into account in order to build a better, more productive learning environment.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my information with regards to any relevant part/full-time teaching positions in Gangnam. I am keen to hear of any opportunities in English Literature with High School level students as I have additional experience in university admissions consultation, which I believe could be invaluable to students looking toward international study.

Having graduated with a First Class degree in English (language & literature) from King's College London in 2020, I went on to work as a teaching assistant in a local secondary school. Here I worked with students with a number of Special Educational Needs and gained experience in teaching small and larger groups of students, as well as 1-2-1 sessions with phonics and literature. I am really eager to find a position which enhances this experience in an international context and would be interested to hear more about positions teaching English Literature and essay writing.

I have a genuine passion for English Literature and was lucky enough to study the subject at degree level in London—in and amongst some of the UK’s most historic educational sites such as The Globe, the British Library and British Museum. In my degree, I loved to examine texts alongside these with other elements of history, the visual arts and science, with particular reference to Romantic era poetry. I’d be delighted to talk at length about the research projects I undertook during my bachelor’s degree and would be sure to communicate my enthusiasm for the subject with students. I have always had an awareness for the importance of education; from elected head girl in my sixth form, I continued to excel academically at KCL. My degree certainly illustrates superior written and oral communication skills, with a particular proficiency for essay writing. Feedback on my dissertation described my ‘strong aptitude for original writing and research’, which culminated an overall First for my degree.

Furthermore, I would be really interested in assisting students with their application for Higher Education. For the last year, I have been working with Cambridge Education Group (who run both ONCAMPUS foundation courses, and online degrees with CEG: Digital), as a Student Recruitment Consultant. Here, I assisted students into gaining admission to online postgraduate degree programmes with The University of Central Lancashire. Providing support for students all over the world, I was able to share my expertise of the UK admissions process to enable their better access to university. Not only was it about providing feedback on personal statements and explaining IELTS examinations and admission processes but also bridging the cultural gap, which has the potential to alienate international students from UK study. It has given me immense acumen in terms of UK admissions and using my unique experience I know I can provide international students valuable insight into UK Higher Education, to help them make the most out of their time in school. I also gained an Assistant Level certificate with the British Council in educational counselling for UK universities, which has provided me with even further insight into the international student journey. Beyond teaching, working with students for admissions consulting and essay advising are certainly within my capabilities, so I would be particularly interested to hear about opportunities with students at high school level.

I am academically and professionally ambitious, with a drive to succeed that motivates those around me. Colleagues would describe me as reliable and most importantly enthusiastic, qualities which certainly enhance my experience in education. Once again, thank you for you consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.