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I have completed a 120-hour TESOL online certification with the International Open Academy, and am currently waiting to complete the 20-hour classroom practicum of a 120-hour TEFL certification with The TEFL Org, which has unfortunately been postponed due to COVID-19. Taking two different courses has enabled me to gain a varied knowledge of methodologies, in addition to my exceptional native proficiency, which I can utilise to great success within your school.



I have also held tutoring and student mentoring roles during my time at university; I worked as a mathematics tutor at California State University Long Beach, helping younger students work through topics and concepts related to their courses, and a student mentor at the University of Hertfordshire, providing support and guidance to new students as they settled in to college life. These experiences have given me a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon and succeed in the classroom.



Having lived in the UK, US and Australia, and travelled to many more countries, I am very familiar with immersing myself in new cultures and surroundings, and being around people whose first language is not English. I have previously studied French for six years in total, and am currently learning Spanish independently, so understand the niches that come with learning a new language. I pride myself in my ability to embrace challenges in different environments, and I believe my charismatic and confident personality will allow me to succeed in this role.


I would describe myself as a fast learner, team player and a highly motivated individual. Being a highly organised and punctual person will allow me to better prepare for my classes. In addition, I have a friendly and approachable personality, very open-minded and highly adaptable towards different situations and cultures, which I consider as a benefit with interacting with co-workers and students. Also, I have great interest and love for Korean music, fashion and culture.

Studying abroad in Korea has allowed me to interact and make Korean friends, as well as endulge myself more in the culture and lifestyle of the locals, such as attending 회식/뜃풀이 and MT with my university club members. Furthermore, I have completed Beginner's Korean II and Intermediate Korean I classes during my stay in Korea, which I believe will allow me to communicate with my co-workers better, thereby develop stronger relationships with them.
I have no experience in teaching but I have had multiple work experiences in catering, office work, as well as volunteering as a Peer Mentor for my university and an Administrative Volunteer at the hospital.

I have been long interested in teaching English. In 2017, I moved to Korea and taught in both Gyeonggi-do and Gimcheon-si to elementary and middle school students which involved teaching from both a set curriculum as well as developing my own. I specialized in speaking and writing, TOEFL prep and reading, and also held debate and book-club classes. I am comfortable teaching any size class, as well as any level and age. In 2019, I relocated to Berlin, Germany and briefly taught Business English at a number of global companies, university research centers and the Berlin Senate. I was also the personal tutor for the Western Europe CEO of VINCI Energies. After returning to the UK in the summer of 2019, I began studying for my Masters TESOL at Swansea University, and will submit my thesis in December 2020. Currently in the midst of a global pandemic, I am teaching English primarily to young learners online and I absolutely love it.

I have become especially interested in linguistics and English for young language learners, and have produced a few studies on ESL material development. I am hard-working, diligent, friendly and approachable with a great attitude to work and have formed excellent working relationships with past employers and colleagues. Teaching English is truly a passion of mine and I hope it is something I will be able to do for the long-term.

I am TEFL qualified, have a BA Geography degree and a soon to be granted MA TESOL degree, and that combined with my experiences and enthusiasm lead me to believe that I will be an asset to your school. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. Best wishes.

I have two years’ experience teaching young learners aged 5 to 7 and 14 to 17. I also have experience teaching 8 to 13-year olds and adults. Through this experience, I have developed confidence and endeavour to pass this on to my students. I support them and try to inspire them to realise their full potential in all things especially the English language. My teaching experience has been gleaned through teaching students of all ages and all levels in Thailand, Greece and England through which I have developed a sensitivity to cultural differences and traditions. I also have a good general knowledge and a good specific knowledge of TEFL acquired from my own education and my experience of teaching to date, through listening to specialists and my own inquiries.
Regarding my personality, I have an innate curiosity. I love to learn myself and I continue to as I go along. I appreciate there is always room for improvement and I enjoy every opportunity to develop as a teacher. I am very aware that I have an obligation not only to my students and myself but also to my employer to demonstrate a high standard of teaching. For example. when researching teaching topics, I always try to develop interesting lessons which appeal to my students’ own curiosity and endeavour to fully engage them. I try hard to pass on a real sense of curiosity and enquiry to students. I am also patient, empathetic, encouraging and understanding of my students especially those who might seem challenged. I understand that what may be easy for some can be very challenging to others and I try to make them feel understood. I had to utilise this attribute when I taught 5-6-year olds in Thailand as classes comprised students of a wide variety of levels. I would give those students who found understanding harder, extra help and guidance to assist them keep up with the rest of the class without my becoming frustrated. Again in a class of Chinese and Italian teenagers, speaking was difficult for one nationality whereas it was writing for another. With time, practice and my being patient, both groups improved their weaker skill which in turn lead to a more cohesive class. In addition, I am adaptable when things do not go according to plan. For example, teaching teenagers English in summer camps in England when the technology stops working or in several Frontesteria in Greece where none exists. I am also adaptable to new circumstances and am willing to embrace a new environment as a learning experience. I appreciate too that teaching in one school can be quite different from teaching in another as I have discovered teaching in summer schools, a state school and a private school to date.
Re my skills, I have been told I communicate well, am enthusiastic and positive. The first skill I honed from my teaching experience to date and previously working as a Solicitor where I had to communicate with clients and colleagues in as clearly and simply a fashion as possible. I now find I can set tasks for students, procuring results with minimum speech and body language. The latter skills of enthusiasm and positivity I have developed as I am keen to create a good learning environment for students. Over time in law and now teaching, I have also learned the skill of standing up in front of a group of strangers/students. I have also developed the skill of time management and am organised. I have found that this leads to a much better classroom experience for both the students and me. I have learned to focus on what’s important to the learner. I am also able to work independently and in a team.

I’ve spent a year teaching child on fitness and proper form. Because of this I was able to develop Critical thinking, Patience, Communication, Organization, Imaginative thinking
And leadership skills