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I'm a native English speaker with a great sense of communication and a passion for teaching. I decided to embark on a journey to Asia in January, 2018. Throughout the past two and a half years, I have gained invaluable experience in teaching English as a foreign language to students across Vietnam & Singapore in both centres and online platforms.

I have taught English as a second language to students aged between 4-18 years old, mainly focused on grammar, reading and conversational skills.

My love for coaching young learners to build confidence in expressing themselves in English, is my greatest driving force. I strive to make a difference in the lives of my students on a daily basis.

Dear Sir/Madam:

Hello, I am Jameel Kaba and I'm applying for the position of ESL Teacher. I have a Bachelors of Science from the University of Western Ontario. Though most of my experience is in the sports industry, I am interested in learning more of the Korean culture, and trying something new.

I have some basic experience with teaching English from my time within the hockey industry. When I was with the Vancouver Canucks, I would spend some time working with recent draft picks who may not speak English. Though the players would only be in the city for about a month, I would help teach them basic English phrases to get by during their stay. As a scout, I would occasionally have to interview players for scouting purposes. Some times though, the player may not speak English or may have broken English. So to try and communicate I would try a variety of methods. These methods included trying to draw out plays and see what the player would do, or see if they can try to type out their answers on a phone.

As for myself I am motivated, well organized, and detail oriented, as well as a self-starter who is creative and adaptive in a new environment. If I need to obtain any certification for this position, I'm more than willing to obtain it. For a preferred location I'd like to work in a big city such as Seoul or Busan, but I would be willing to teach in any location. Part of the reason for why I would like this job is to learn more about the Korean culture and lifestyle, and also to step away from sports for a little bit. I know some basic Korean expressions, and am attempting to learn a little bit at a time. Having worked in the Hockey industry, I am used to working any day and any time even if it is a holiday.

Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Hi there,

I have a BA in English, an MA in Film and Television Studies, and a TEFL qualification. I have teaching experience in Singapore at a phonics and literacy school with children aged between 3-12 years of age, online to teenagers and adults from around the world, and private phonics tutoring to a young child. I love working with both children and adults, helping them with their ESL journeys and offering quality teaching to enable my students to succeed with their language acquisition.

I would describe my teaching style as kind and patient, always making sure to correct errors and using positive reinforcement to manage classroom behaviour.

I love to travel, and living abroad whilst teaching English is wonderful for me – I find it such a fulfilling job and I always bring enthusiasm and friendliness into my classroom!

My skills lie in organisation, punctuality, reliability and being creative.

I am a recent college graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. I am a kind, friendly, positive, open-minded, and determined individual. I enjoy exploring and learning new things and meeting new people. Children are my passion. I am fortunate to have a pretty solid background in working with children from different ages, backgorund, and personalities. My first job as a Community Service Assistant in a after-school program, I worked with elementary students but mainly with 5th graders. I learned a lot from that job since it was my first job. I learned discipline, teamwork, and communication. I also worked as a Child Care Aide in my university's Child Care Program. I mainly worked with infants and kindergarteners. It was a great experience. Also, I worked as a summer camp counselor for a summer in university summer camp and that was a fun experience and gave me even more leadership skills than I expected. I had to instruct, teach, and guide the student through many activities and problems. I worked with 4th graders. I am organized, communicative, and a great listener. I also worked as a voluntary teacher's assistant in my local learning center in high school that led to my passion for children. The teacher and the students were great and I enjoyed my time.

Skills:

Communication – Good communication skills, both written and verbally. This can be supported by results from University where both oral presentations and written essays were a must; as well as working in a team and hearing feedback from others.

Patience – Understanding that people learn at different rates, and some students may require extra support. This helps me remain calm and level-headed in various situations.

Adaptability – I have previously lived in a foreign country, and feel as though I can adapt easily allowing me to transition into the work environment at a fast pace. Additionally, my adaptability can help in the classroom if an unexpected situation may arise.

Organisation – My good organisation skills should be a major asset when it comes to lesson planning, time management and resource usage.

Personality:

Enthusiastic.
Confidenent.
Friendly.

Experience:

140 hour online TEFL course

I am a very versatile, hard-working and friendly individual. I strive to attain my best at everything that I do and am very passionate about teaching. I have obtained a 140 hour TEFL certificate and a Level 3 Open Award in Education and Teaching. I have also graduated from King's College London and am completing my Master's at University College London. Furthermore, I have one years experience teaching English to adults who are studying for the citizenship language exams, as well as four years experience in tutoring English to students aged between 7 and 18 for their school and university exams. These roles have improved my organisation, lesson planning, leadership and communication skills. I am able to adapt to different levels of understanding, having taught students of a variety of ages and ability, thus, will be able to learn new skills fast.

At present, I hold a degree in English Language and Linguistics (Honours) at a 2:1. I have had some teacher training, including teaching English to full 30 student classes at a secondary level (11-18 year olds).

I’m a passionate individual looking at going into the teaching profession; I began but did not complete an ITT course, but fully intend to apply for another. Between now and then, I am keen to engage with young people and children, and to further build up my experience working in a classroom and with pupils. My first placement in an ITT setting meant that I was teaching 10 hours of planned lessons per week, and successfully passed that placement. My placement was with a secondary school with a variety of challenges, and required a variety of different approaches depending on each student.

I hold the belief that the well-being of each child is of the utmost priority, where they should be challenged constructively, but should also always feel safe. Part of the work I did involved observing the behavioural processes at Littlehampton Academy, and in doing so, at times that meant sitting down with students to try and figure out what we could best do to support them. Sometimes they were students in my class that had been removed from another lesson, and I felt that by taking the time to speak with them I could better learn what motivates them or detracts from their learning. At other times, they were students that just needed to talk about something. I feel that taking this highly empathetic approach to learning enables them to feel safe; it shows the adults around them care about what is happening in their lives, and what drives them.

In planning lessons, I had to adjust quickly; in some classes my students had a reading age gap of as large as seven years. I had to accommodate the needs of those students, and figure out ways to make my lessons accessible to them. In that respect, I have begun to garner the necessary experience to support students in their learning through pedagogical approaches that will scaffold them into the tasks at hand. The gradual Vygotskyan model of building from ‘I do you watch’ to ‘You do I watch’ is something I’ve gradually learned to integrate into the learning process, and I feel that I can begin to translate this process for other activities too. This fosters the type of independence in learning by gradually giving the reins to the student.

Having been in a teaching environment, I understand that the role the teacher holds is not an easy one, and therefore I try to do my best to support teaching staff in any possible capacity. In doing so, I find myself keen to support extra-curricular activities as well as learning; the engagement with young people is rewarding, and it affords them extra opportunities. I believe that these types of contributions support an ethos of caring and learning, whilst also alleviating additional pressures off of teaching staff.

As a content writer for diverse media and a two-time Fulbright Scholar Award winner, I know I have the skills and experience for the position of EFL Teacher. Having written for many different consumers and audiences for over ten years, as well as having taught English for many years to international pupils and students, my experience and interests are aligned with the position’s requirements.

I am a native English speaker (AE) and a citizen of the United States with an academic background in literature and international culture; my professional background includes English-language writing and education, both of which have been bolstered by my interest in and dedication to the English language.

As Senior Copywriter at Knoza Consulting, I optimize listings on Amazon, analyzing competitors and researching keywords to maximize conversion rates for consumer goods. For nearly four years I have balanced between staying true to a client’s brand, remaining within Amazon’s strict rules, and maintaining interest for potential customers already awash with similar products on the front page of results.

My job at Knoza is to craft as enticing a tale as possible, painting a picture of the product which promotes its positive features and prompts an urgency which can only deescalate with its purchase – all in under a very short time to capture a customer’s attention. With training, I learned what Amazon wants. With experience, I learned what clients and customers want. With my grasp of the English language, I was able to apply what I had learned.

As a two-time Fulbright Scholar teaching English in Germany, I spent two years in German classrooms making English classes both informative and fun. My first Fulbright contract brought me to the Vogtland in West Sachsen, as I taught at the Geschiwster-Scholl-Schule and Seminarschule in Auerbach (V). I did not stray too far in my second contract, during which I taught at Otto-Schott-Gymnasium in Jena. I wrote plays and songs at grade-specific levels so that classes were more than just another lesson: from a parody about Punnett Squares for eighth graders to a rap summarizing Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew for twelfth graders, I aimed to make English exciting and intriguing. I had to keep the students’ attention, and I often achieved it by emulating their musical heroes and referencing the pop culture to which they were so acutely attuned. My full understanding of the English language allowed me to almost literally grab the right words quickly and efficiently, providing quality content during intense time constraints.

As the head writer of one TV show currently in development in the early stages of pre-production, I have used the past ten years’ experience penning novels, screenplays, musicals, and award-winning short stories to write a sitcom about the forgotten side of the spy world: analysts at the CIA. Not only have I managed the challenge of providing humor throughout eight 30-minute episodes, but I have also crafted character arcs which are believable, relatable, and enjoyable. This professional duty of relatability was made possible thanks to my previous teaching experience, and I believe that this creative grasping of individuals’ attention can again translate well to education.

I appreciate the opportunity to compete for this position. Please feel free to contact me if you wish for additional information.

Sincerely,

Al J. Kupetz

With regard to my suitability for the position, I'm an excellent communicator who is skilled at working with people to achieve common goals. I have experience of teaching both children and adults and I'm confident in presenting and teaching in front of large groups. In my role as an Aerial Acrobatics Tutor, I was responsible for leading group classes that ranged from six to eighteen people. This involved inducting students about our safety policies as well as how to use the equipment safely. I also coached and motivated students to learn new moves and refine their technique, in order for them to progress and reach their goals. This experience would be transferable to the role of English teacher, as this is a role which requires excellent communication and teaching skills.

Moreover, in my role as an Assistant Project Manager, I proved I was a capable organiser who can work independently. I successfully coordinated activities relating to day-to-day project delivery, including organising and chairing project team meetings, producing project reports and updating project trackers. As a result, the project ran smoothly and hit both time and budget objectives. This experience is relevant the role of a teacher, as it requires lots of good organisational skills.