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I am an empathetic and hardworking educator with a strong work ethic and a passion for ensuring each of my students reaches their full potential.
I am a qualified teacher in the United Kingdom, holding Qualified Teacher Status, with four years of teaching experience. I taught at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate for two years between 2022 and 2024. This is a private, independent, and international boarding school, in which 53% of the student population comes from overseas. Queen Ethelburga’s offers education to both primary and secondary-aged students, with varying levels of English as an Additional Language ability.

Over time, I have developed my teaching practice to become an adaptable and responsive teacher, able to identify barriers to learning and implement appropriate support to ensure every student can succeed. I am well versed in pedagogy, and as an advocate for lifelong learning, I strive to continually improve my teaching through research, observations, and current best practices. In addition to my PGCE in History, I am trained in phonics through the Ruth Miskin Fresh Start programme, and I also hold a Team Teach Level 2 qualification. I also hold a 120-hour TEFL certificate from TEFL.org, completed in 2017.

Prior to completing my teacher training in 2021, I worked as an SEND Lead Practitioner at York High School, supporting the effective running of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities department. Within this role, I was responsible for identifying students with additional needs. I also taught phonics and targeted reading interventions to 170 students three times a week, in small groups of 10–12. I hold a Certificate of Higher Education in Primary Education Studies from the University of Cumbria (completed in 2011), and I have experience working with both primary and secondary-aged students in mainstream and special educational needs settings. To supplement my studies during this time, I also spent a month teaching English as a foreign language to primary and secondary students in a school in Nepal, as well as providing English lessons to school staff in my spare time.

Since leaving Queen Ethelburga’s in August 2024, I have been working as a supply teacher with Just Teachers. I have worked in a range of mainstream and special educational needs settings, in both teaching and pastoral roles. This experience has been highly beneficial to my teaching practice and has equipped me with the ability to walk into any classroom and create a safe and secure learning environment where each child feels valued and empowered to do their best.

I am currently based in the UK and am looking to start a new role in December 2025 or January 2026. I have a flight booked to Thailand on Tuesday 16 December, with a view to travelling to South Korea from there. I would be available to start from Friday 19 December. All of my documentation, apart from the CBC (which I have yet to apply for), has been apostilled and is ready, if needed.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Hello,

My name is Darron Barnwell, and I am from the USA. I have my 120-hour TEFL certification and University Degree in Business from the USA. Teaching is a pleasure for me, and I have taught the following age groups (kindergarten, primary, secondary, vocational college, and one-on-one private English lessons to adult learners). I would say my teaching style is Fun and enjoyable but very focused on getting the most out of each student. I am currently in Chiang Mai, Thailand but looking for EFL jobs in S. Korea. I am available immediately for work.

I am a TEFL-certified teacher with a diverse background in education, public service, and communication. My experience supporting learners through literacy programs, tutoring, and community engagement has given me the patience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity needed to succeed in the classroom. I bring strong organizational skills, creativity in lesson planning, and the ability to build rapport across diverse groups. With my proven communication skills and commitment to helping others grow, I am eager to create an engaging and supportive environment for English language learners.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TEFL qualified educator with postgraduate education qualifications and extensive international experience across 50 countries. Skilled in lesson planning, learner engagement, and tailoring instruction to diverse cultural backgrounds. Strong background in mentoring, training, and pastoral care, with proven ability to create supportive learning environments. Highly organised, adaptable, and committed to helping students achieve their English language goals.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Lesson Planning & Session Management
• English Language Instruction (TEFL)
• Learner-Centred & Communicative Approaches
• Cross-Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity
• Student Welfare & Pastoral Care
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Curriculum Development and Delivery

I am excited to apply for the TEFL Teacher position in Korea. As a qualified teacher with a master’s degree and extensive experience in both TEFL and SEND education, I am eager to bring my skills, adaptability, and enthusiasm to your school. In addition, I have developed educational resources that have garnered over 16,000 downloads and 48,000 views, reflecting the creativity, impact, and effectiveness of my work.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse student populations, including ESL and SEND learners, in the UK and internationally. My recent teaching experience in Delhi, India, enabled me to refine my ability to adapt teaching strategies to overcome language barriers and cultural differences. By using engaging, student-centred approaches, I ensured that all students made meaningful progress. Alongside this, my basic knowledge of Hindi and Marathi helped me connect more deeply with learners from different backgrounds—skills that I believe will be invaluable in Korea’s multicultural classrooms.

I also taught kindergarten children in Jinan, China, where I gained first-hand experience helping very young learners develop their foundational English skills. This strengthened my creativity, patience, and ability to design playful, interactive lessons that spark curiosity and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

In the UK, I have held teaching roles at Ravensdale Infant and Nursery School, Weston C of E School, and Church Broughton C of E School. In these settings, I successfully implemented phonics programs, including Little Wandle Letters and Sounds, and used structured interventions such as Bucket Time and Ted Time to support both language acquisition and emotional development. To complement this, I recently completed a Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support certificate, which has further equipped me with strategies to nurture student well-being, build trust, and manage classroom behaviour with empathy and sensitivity.

As the founder of Phillip Sadula’s Maths Store Limited, I have also designed innovative educational resources for diverse learners, demonstrating my dedication to accessibility, high-quality teaching, and continuous improvement. Beyond academics, I bring a strong focus on holistic growth. As a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer and former Change 4 Life Coordinator, I have promoted healthy lifestyles through physical education, extracurricular activities, and school trips.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my qualifications, experience, and positive, student-focused approach to your school in Korea. I would welcome the chance to discuss how my background and skills align with your school’s mission and how I can contribute to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment for your students.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of joining your team and helping your students thrive in their English language journey.

I have a bachelor's degree in social work. I have always had a passion for working with children. I have volunteered in many capacities of working with children from diverse backgrounds. I was a case manager for a Foster/Adoption agency, I have volunteered and completed internships with child protective services in Texas, I have been a camp counselor for a non profit organization that provides summer camps for children in foster care, I worked for a year as a relief teacher for Troy ISD which is a school district in Central Texas, and I currently volunteer in my church as a youth group leader teaching sunday school classes to middle school aged youth.