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I have had experience of English language teaching since 2007 when I began to study the Trinity TESOL programme at the University of Exeter as part of my undergraduate degree. I have subsequently taught both adults and children across the globe in Latin America, the UK and Vietnam. I love teaching English and helping students build their confidence and reach their language goals. I have a friendly, approachable and optimistic personality and use this to facilitate my English lessons and to build a positive rapport with students. I am hard-working, committed and creative and have managed to successfully create engaging English lessons for hundreds of students over the last 12 years. My most recent position was a full-time teaching job in Haiphong, Vietnam where I taught students aged 3 and upwards. I also ran a 3 month summer drama group for students lacking in confidence. I love encouraging students to come out of their shell and become more confident with their English. I have recently completed a Masters degree at the University of Bristol in Education (Teaching and Learning Pathway).

Ever since high school and college (a levels), I have participated in many voluntary work in different schools in order to gain experience with children. I have a variety of experiences with different children (of different age, race and abilities) as I have worked as a nursery practitioner, supply teaching assistant and crèche assistant. Along with experience with children, I have worked a few part time jobs in retail serving customers at all ages. I would consider myself as a hard working individual who is reliable and trustworthy.
I have a positive and open minded outlook in life with a positive and bubbly personality. Additionally, I am easy going, considerate and thoughtful. In terms of skills, I have great communication and language skills as I am fluent in English and Cantonese Chinese, at an intermediate level in Mandarin Chinese and beginners level in Korean.

Qualifications Summary:​ Taught English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in Seoul, Ilsan, and Daejeon in South Korea, in Fukui City in Japan, and in Washington, D.C. and Silver Spring, Maryland in the United States of America. Wrote and edited ESOL books with a group of editors for YBM/Si-Sa-Yong-O-Sa/ELS in Seoul. Interviewed prospective new teachers, observed and evaluated teachers, and facilitated teachers’ meetings as the Assistant Academic Director for Lado International College/Korea. Co-facilitated a teacher training session for the Lado Teacher Training Certificate Program (TTCP), and co-authored the Training Manual for the Lado TTCP in Washington, D.C. Facilitated and co-facilitated Training of Trainers (TOT) workshops on a nonformal basic math education program as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal, West Africa. Native English speaker. Fluent in Wolof. Intermediate level of ability in French. Basic level of ability in Spanish. Introductory level of ability in Korean.

Something I have always wished to do is to help others. Being able to share knowledge with others and gain a lot in return, excites me. Seeing people being happy and knowing I was the reason for their happiness, is something I always dreamt of.

I have a strong desire for teaching. Being interested in a lot of foreign tv shows, films and music, I knew that languages would be the area I would like to teach in. I recently completed a TEFL 120 hour certificate and would love to put the knowledge I have gained from studying, into practice, gain valuable experience, and become who I have always wished to become.

I have work experiences of helping out in a nursery and a primary school. Those experiences opened my eyes to the world of teaching and gave me a desire to want to teach. Seeing the teachers at the primary school teaching, and seeing the children's joy and happiness about learning new things, made me happy and motivated. I have two nephews who are of primary school age. Asking them about what they have learned at school, and seeing them talk happily and positively about their teachers further adds to the passion and desire that I have to help others, specifically, through teaching.

I have some knowledge of the South Korean culture, by watching tv shows, listening to music, reading websites and forums for around 2 years and as such have been very interested in visiting the country. Being able to not only visit, but to work in South Korea is a once in a lifetime opportunity and to have that opportunity, excites me. I have also recently started learning Korean and would love the opportunity to see the language being used/gain knowledge first-hand.

What I would bring to teaching are my best qualities, kindness, patience, optimism and always having a smile on my face. Being a teacher is not easy, it is something I am prepared to work hard to become, and is something I wish to do for the rest of my life.

I am friendly, easy-going, very easy to work with, passionate about everything I do, and I love meeting new people. I have a great attention to detail, love learning new things, diligent, a great multi-tasker and very patient. My skills include computer skills, many hours of research based work, problem solving, extensive writing and reading skills, professional speaking, and deep knowledge of interpersonal relations.

I have fantastic interpersonal and communication skills which allow me to get on and connect with people from all walks of life. I am very independent and can easily adapt to new work places and surroundings I work brilliantly as part of a team and also have the ability to work on my own and use my own initiative. I have worked in a number of different Finance contracts, and I have also completed my 140 hour Tefl certificate in my own time. I have always been very passionate about teaching and the English language has always been my favourite subject, from when I was a student myself till now

My strengths are micro-managing and organizing small projects and groups of students or teachers with clear objectives and goals in mind. I work to execute positive results and expected outcomes as an educator and professional. I enjoy being part of a team with other educators with similar goals and objectives in mind. I believe I would be an asset to your team as an ESL instructor for other educators with a combined total of over 4 years of educational experience at all age levels.
Futhermore, I have one year of teaching experience at GnB English Gimhae and Jangju campus as well as 2 years of teaching experience at Bewegung kindergarten in Busan. I returned to South Africa in 2018 where I worked as an Public High school teacher at P.J Oliver Art Center and continued to work at Jack Meyer Art Center in the beginning of 2019. Recently I’ve been working as an apprentice in Children Minstry at Christ Church Stellenbosch.

Lastly, I hold a bachelors degree in Visual Arts Fine Arts and a masters in Visual Arts Education from the University of Stellenbosch South Africa. I look forward to setting up a mutual convenient time to have an interview in person.