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My name is Beth Jones and I have graduated from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, with an Honours degree in Arts (First Class Honours). I believe myself to be a happy, witty and outgoing person who shares my love of learning every day and would bring this energy to a teaching position. My hobbies and interests include, but are not limited to, reading, playing piano, learning languages (conversational Japanese and Arabic) and socialising with friends.

Having graduated from the University of Southern Queensland with an Honours degree majoring in English Literature and History I am a confident and clear communicator. I have a great passion for the English language that I enjoy passing on to others. Throughout my time at university I had experiences with mentoring other students, including running an orientation program for new Arts students and running a small peer study group. My time running a peer mentor group at my university was very rewarding. I especially enjoyed the challenge of thinking up fun and exciting ideas to engage with a wide range of learners – I would love the challenge of doing this with a class learning English. I would relish the opportunity to engage with classes of varying ages and skill levels, while having the opportunity to meet new people and experience a new culture.

During my gap year, i lived abroad and volunteered as a teaching assistant. Since then, i've been working with or around children in a school environment for 5+ years. These experiences have giving me a different perspective on teaching. It has allowed me to be open minded. It taught me to be flexible and to easily adapt to things which i may not have been familiar with. I love working with children because they are such fun to be around and no two days are the same; and i equally love travelling and immersing myself in a new culture.

I have a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and I just finished my 120-hour TESOL course. I am eager to start teaching and share my English knowledge to other people. I am not a native speaker, but here in the Philippines, English is one of our two major languages. Also, I am studying online to get a certificate in teaching Business English and Teaching Young Learners.

As for my experience, I have informally tutored Korean children one to one to introduce to them the English language and some Korean adults to help them improve their English skills.

I am fond of Koreans and I have some basic background information about Korea. I also know how to read and write Hangeul and I can speak few basic conversational Korean.

I am passionate about work and willing to relocate. I can work independently but also work so well with a team. Most importantly, I have the will to learn. I am a fast learner and can easily grasp things. I hope you consider my application.

I know this is a long shot because some countries prefer Native English speakers but I know I can be a great English teacher to Koreans.

As a Mass Communication graduate, I also have some knowledge with basic marketing, public relations, photography, videography, basic photo and video editing, hosting, news and content writing.

I am a published writer. I also shoot photographs as a hobby. I also am an artist, drawing mostly. Love athletics, particularly wrestling or grappling sports. As for work experience, I have worked with youth in the US as well as in Korea. Ages between 10 and older. My goal is to teach while creating an stress free environment.

I have over 12 years of professional work experience, the last 3 years have been in teaching. I have excellent communication, efficiency and the ability to adapt to any environment. I am very positive, hard working & love to develop my professional skills.

I have taught a health class to over 200 students over 4 months in 4 different schools. Students were aged between 10-14 years old. I also taught and ESL adult summer course for 5 weeks. I have experience working with children and enjoy being around children of all ages (babies to teens). In one of my previous positions I taught a variety of subjects to teens that were developmentally disabled – so, they were at the intellectual level of elementary school students. We had activities such as dancing, singing, art, music, etc.
I am an easy-going person that can get along with anybody. I am a positive-thinker and optimistic. I have lived abroad before where I was the only English-speaker for about 20 miles, so I understand how it is to not be understood or be able to communicate effectively. I've learned a different language and understand what that's like. I bring those perspectives to this position. I also respect other cultures and values and don't pass judgement for any differences from my culture and values.
I enjoy learning and helping others learn. I am comfortable with public speaking and leading a class.