tahn

I have been working with children and teaching children specifically since i was 15. I participated at a performing arts school in Australia and taught 4 classes varying in different age groups. It was a family friend of mine who ran the school hint as to why i was able to teach there so young. I developed skills of communication, confidence, ways to handle tough situations and developing skills on how to read the students i was teaching and the best way to go about helping them understand. During those years i also participated in volunteer work at a Disabled children's school in japan whilst i was living over there last year. I have a very welcoming and bright personality which helps when working with children as they can often feel intimated or scared to participate in activities.

I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who possesses many skills which are required to work as a part of a team and under my own initiative. A combination of my experience of previously working in Kidzania and the teaching aspect of nursing motivated me to pursue a career in teaching. Working as a nurse has provided me with clear, effective communication and interpersonal skills. These experiences have provided me with valuable skills. I am able to captivate and engage with individuals to provide them with fun learning experiences. I wish to share my knowledge with students, motivate and provide positive learning experiences to help students reach their academic goals.

I believe as a teacher who openly welcomes students and accepts their cultural differences can help with an easier acceptance by the school environment. I believe that when a student feels valued, he/she is more apt to assimilate into the English-speaking culture, to make friends easier and increase opportunities to use English. Students who engage in more conversation and activities with native-born English speakers, acquire English skills quicker which help to boost their skills more.

I understand the individual needs of my students. It is helpful to assess the student’s language proficiency and educational history in doing so the design of the classroom lessons can then be individualized to focus on each student’s functional English level in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This ongoing student assessment helps me as a teacher obtain current functional levels so lessons can be targeted towards maximum growth.

I am a caring teacher, I feel that the key component of being a successful teacher is to love your kids with all your heart as long as you do that the rest will fall into place with time.

I am an empathetic teacher, I think back to when I was a kid or teenager. Everything that happened in my life felt HUGE. If I failed a big test, it seemed like my future was basically over. These dramatic thoughts are happening in your students’ heads and impacting how they feel during class. So i try and connect with them on an emotional level which then helps the students to feel more comfortable in practicing and perfecting their English. They become more attentive in class.

I am enthusiastic as well as creative, I believe a lesson should be fun as well as educational. Especially with younger students, if you have a fun lesson plan they are more captivated and tend to listen more attentively in class.

My experience as a teacher, I had taught English for 2 years to primary school students (mostly grade 1 and 2) whilst I was in high school. After that I had taught swimming to students of various ages for 2 and a half years. Even though it might be different aspects I believe that teaching swimming is much the same as teaching English, the process you go about are similar as you are required to make the student feel comfortable with what they are doing.

I am currently studying my Level 5 TEFL Certification.

I graduated from Purdue University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Honors, with minors in Spanish and Human Rights studies. I have done online English tutoring for an adult student in Afghanistan who was at an elementary level, and I have done in-person tutoring in Spanish for local high school students from Spanish-speaking regions who were struggling due to lack of understanding of English. Additionally, I worked as a Youth Development Intern last summer in which I helped facilitate programming focused on conflict resolution, communication, and team building. I am also completing the 120-hour combined classroom and online TEFL course through TEFL.org.

I am skilled at language acquisition: I can speak proficiently in Spanish and at a beginner level in Mandarin and Korean. I have proven my exceptional intercultural intelligence and communication skills on many occasions including summer study abroad experiences in Spain and Singapore, personal solo travel across East Asia, and tests such as the Intercultural Development Inventory (in which I am in the Adaption category, the highest on the spectrum, meaning I can adapt my perspective and behavior to better understand and communicate with people of diverse personalities and backgrounds).

I am passionate about East Asian and Korean culture and have done several anthropological projects focusing on this area: my undergraduate honors thesis was on the feminist movement and media representation of women in South Korea, and I have studied the Korean language through several different extracurricular activities (an informal class, an online class, a phone app, a podcast, television shows). Though my research thus far has focused primarily on South Korea, I am also very interested in the issue of reunification and the social, economic, and political climate of North Korea and have done a fair amount of personal reading in these areas.

I am organized, motivated, resourceful, open-minded, and a fast learner, and I work very well in groups or individually. My holistic and well-rounded liberal arts education in Anthropology gives me a unique, people-oriented outlook on problem-solving and strategic thinking. Finally, I have an unquenchable thirst for traveling and trying new things, and as a highly adaptable person I am very open to change and new experiences.

I am a bilingual TEFL certified graduate from the United Kingdom. I received my BSc in Computer Games Design and Production from Northumbria University.
I am an adaptable, enthusiastic, and creative individual committed to helping students progress. I have qualifications from TEFL / ESL surmounting to 150+ hours including specialization in Teaching Young Learners.
I am computer literate and proficiently skilled with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash), AutoDesk Maya 3D, Clip Studio Paint, Krita and more.
I have held positions before that have required me to train new employees. I have also taken the role of mentor and tutor for family members and briefly whilst I was studying abroad.
I have spent two years studying abroad during my high education. Whilst living in South East Asia, I found that I possessed the ability to adapt smoothly and swiftly to even the most drastic of changes.
I have a passion for learning from locals about their culture and lives. I am open-minded and accepting of all people and welcome any opportunity to see the world from another's perspective.

I have been in the Learning & Development industry going on 6 years, beginning my career in the corporate field as a registered Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator focusing on various training/teaching interventions.

Upon acquiring my TEFL certification, my direction is now in the language field

I have a passion for learning and an even greater passion for people along with different cultures, which is why I enjoy this field of work more each day.

A few personal details about myself:
– 33 year old male
– Born and raised in South Africa, Johannesburg
– Of Indian ethnicity
– Clear neutral accent with excellent written and spoken English skills
– Not married and no kids so relocation is welcomed