tahn

I hold an education and arts double degree (I am a licensed teacher) as well as a graduate diploma in TESOL (I've almost completed my MA – TESOL). I have teaching experience which consists of 15 weeks of full-time teaching as part of my teaching degree, 6 months of permanent part-time teaching (delivering the South Australian curriculum) and limited relief/supply teaching.

My strengths include my confidence in the classroom, my ability to set engaging lessons, my strong theoretical knowledge, and being genuinely passionate about teaching. I believe in creating positive rapport with students, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, and believe in compassionate approaches to teaching.

My chronological age aside, I am very friendly, warm, enthusiastic, and look and feel much younger than “the number” next to my name. I am a very creative person (I have performed in musicals, written plays, sing, dance, etc.). I also genuinely enjoy inspiring young minds and making learning fun.

As an on-call nanny (and a devoted Aunt to young nephews), I take time to answer children’s questions with respect and honesty, and create fun and imaginative games to share with them. Children are learning even as they play, so I consider time spent with them as valuable experience for us both.

I have many good things to offer as an instructor and I hope I am given the opportunity to prove as such. 🙂

Although I have worked with different age groups, I can confidently say that my greatest strength is teaching the younger students (5-8 years old),this is evidence from the work experience i have had.
I started teaching English in April 2018 in Thailand, Phuket town. I cannot emphasise enough how much the kids and I enjoyed my classes. I have learned so much from my work experience in Thailand and this has made me fall in love with teaching. Hence i am applying to expand my teaching experience in South Korea.
I am patient, warm hearted and have a bubbly personality. I am also creative and energetic.
I have knowledge with the administration work such as creating lesson plans, keeping records of students' performances, exams and etc
In the Office, I'm always interested to learn and grow so i can become better, contributing creative ideas and openly taking ideas from others, so therefore i can work both as a team and as an individual

In May 2017, I graduated from Gordon College and obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education before moving to Taiwan for one year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA). Throughout my time as an undergraduate student and serving as an English teacher in Asia, I was able to work with many different age groups in various school systems. The challenges I faced working with students from vastly different socioeconomic and geographical backgrounds allowed me to reflect on how to improve my students’ classroom experience. In those moments, I came to realize the importance of creative lesson planning in order to differentiate instruction. These skills have been further cultivated from the formal training I have received in the process of pursuing a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Boston University.

Additionally, my talent for connecting with others and adapting to new situations is further highlighted by my previous employment at ASC English, Fulbright, and Agape School. These skills were invaluable when it came to culminating relationships with co-workers, parents, and students. More importantly, it allowed me to better understand a student’s individual learning needs. My talent for listening to others, clearly expressing my thoughts, and collaborating will be invaluable when interacting with the students of your institution.