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I have esl exp. in China three times.My co-teachers and students enjoyed and anticipated my lectures.My interpersonal experiences shared and received well.Having traveled extensively in Asia gives me an insight into family dynamics that enhance my acceptability.I love the respect offered to the family and the elderly and share that value.My vocabulary and grammer leave little room for misunderstanding.

I am a reliable, friendly individual who is outgoing and hard working with good time management, communication and organisational skills. I am able to act on my own initiative or work well as part of a team as I am able to build a good rapport with others. I throughly enjoy taking opportunities and new experiences when they present themselves and I like to face challenges head-on with a positive attitude. I have ICT skills with Apple iWork and Microsoft Office.

During my final year of high school, I trained through CCEA (Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment) to become a Reading Partner to mentor younger pupils (aged 11-12) in their reading & English skills. In my final year of university, I was a StAR (Student Academic Representative) for the English department.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing and listening to music. I collect vinyl records and early editions of novels. I have a keen interest in history, psychology and mythology as well as learning to understand other languages and cultures by reading books in another language and listening to foreign music. I also enjoy travelling, going for walks with my dogs, spin classes and dance cardio workouts to keep healthy and spending time outdoors when I am not working and studying.

I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with Drama and Theatre Studies in July 2018 and my TEFL course in December 2018.

I am an ESL teacher with one year of teaching experience at a hagwon in Busan. I am very personable and get along with everyone very well. I am also a very quick learner, and have always excelled in both education and work environments. I am organized and punctual, and will always act in a professional and efficient manner when it comes to my job.

At my previous hagwon, I had many responsibilities including teaching, lesson planning, and creating and grading tests. I worked with many other teachers to provide an ideal learning experience for the many students at our school.

I can provide a letter of recommendation from my previous employer upon request.

I have a passion for teaching English and have taught English in my native South Africa for more than three years. I really find that teaching language not only bonds people together by creating a bridge of communication between them, but is also a necessity if wishing to express yourself clearly and share your ideas and philosophies with those around you. The world is slowly becoming a global village and the more languages a child can master, the easier it will be for him or her to find and make his or her place in the world. Passing along the gift of the English language to children brings me great joy, as well as witnessing the pleasure they get when mastering the new skill and being able to express themselves accurately and sincerely.
With my background in psychology I naturally get along with people and can handle a number of challenging situations. I enjoy a challenge and exploring new opportunities. I am, however, a very organised person who works well within a structured environment. I excel at administrative tasks, record keeping and planning. This way I am always prepared for the task both at hand and ahead.

Dear HR:

While browsing through the careers section of TEFL jobs. I came across a vacant position for ESL Teacher. I have Master’s Degree in the Procurement Logistic Chain Supply Management from Salford University Manchester.

As I read the job description, I became more convinced that I am well-suited for this position. Some key strengths you may find relevant include:

• Well versed in developing syllabus materials
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate courseware and curriculum with seniors
• Special talent for maintaining discipline during instructional activities
• Hands-on experience in evaluating student performance
• Adept at managing disruptive behavior of students and enforcing discipline
• Competent at evaluating the progress and performance of the students

I am TEFL (Teaching English as a Second Language) certified TEFL teacher. I have completed few Business Professional courses from top UK institutions. I believe that my TEFL certification and over two years teaching experience will be of great use here.

Please refer to the enclosed resume for further details of my education, skills and broad experience in the field of teaching obtained from UK and mainly from China.
If you need to call me, I am available at following numbers.

Kind regards

Shakeel Ahmed

Notes on Experience, Skills and Personality.

I have been involved in the field of teaching English in Asian countries for more than five years.

As an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, I have been teaching in the People’s Republic of China for over four years, teaching English language at training centers in Kunshan, Yangzhou and Jiangdu in Jiangsu province.
Before coming to China, I stayed in Thailand for over a year, where I earned the TESOL/TEFL teaching qualification and taught English language at various schools. In July 2013, I travelled to Thailand to enroll in a formal in-class TESOL/TEFL training course there.

I am from South Africa, holding university degrees in the building disciplines (B Architecture and B Building Arts). Further, I have completed various short course certificated university or college level studies relating to business and management, project management, technical subjects and soft skills courses. I also engaged art study and practice classes at a technical college and with private art teachers.

Prior to entering the field of teaching, I worked in both the public and private sectors as an architect and project manager in South Africa.

In 2006, I joined a major British multinational design consultancy in Qatar, Middle East, as an architect. Two years later I returned to South Africa and worked in the field of real estate as a property consultant for two different property companies.

Globally, I have travelled or worked in nine countries, including trekking with friends in the magnificent Annapurna mountain range of Nepal.

I feel a strong sense of duty to deliver a value added service. I believe in value creation. I regard myself as bound to being honest, respectful, responsible and professional to highest ethical standard in my duty to others. I put focus on being thorough. I embrace openness to diversity of opinion, adventure and appreciation of art. I love and practice art. I strive towards creative expression. I have a general outlook of cheerfulness and optimism. I believe in positive engagement and positive outcomes. I seek peace above hard confrontation. I have a high regard for the importance of social skills such as communication, leadership, motivation and team building. I care about the welfare of people. I am serious about important matters but I am also very fun-loving on less serious matters.