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Hi, my name is Deanicia Syriac! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Level 5 TEFL Certification. I also possess a Professional Certificate in Events Management and a Certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce. For the past two years, I've been teaching Business English to professionals in the Italian market, helping them improve their communication skills for the workplace. I also have experience teaching preteens and teenagers during Summer 2024, which has strengthened my ability to adapt my teaching style to different age groups and learning needs.

Beyond teaching, I’ve worked as a Programme Coordinator in the fashion industry and as a contracted Customer Engagement Manager for a small business. These roles have allowed me to develop a strong skill set in social media marketing, event coordination, and customer relationship management. I'm also experienced in professional communication, business writing, and curriculum development, and I love using Canva to create engaging visuals for my work.

In terms of personality, I’m a natural communicator who thrives on building connections with people. I bring a fun, engaging, and flexible approach to everything I do, whether it's teaching, managing projects, or working with customers. I love problem-solving and thinking creatively to find the best solutions, and my strong sense of organization helps me balance multiple tasks effectively. Most importantly, I genuinely enjoy helping others grow and succeed, which is why I’m so passionate about both education and business.

I'm a energetic university student that would like to embrace a new opportunity like this once I graduate in May/June.

I am a very outgoing and collaborative person who enjoys communicating with others. At my university I was elected as vice president of the British Asian society, the largest ethnic society at the university in which I was able to meet people of similar cultures to myself, and host and coordinate events, demonstrating my ability to work as a team and time-management skills to balance this society alongside my studies. In addition I have completed 120 hour TEFL course to hone my ability to provide the best teaching to children, which can go alongside my strong communication skills I already demonstrate.

Highly organized individual with experience in a variety of specialised roles. Excelling in people management and support roles, with a knack for being able to adapt quickly to changing environments and demands. Often favouring a multi-discipline approach to problem solving.

Experience with both teaching and coaching – ages 16 and under.

Enjoy using music to help teach.

I have a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in French from the United States and a master's degree in political science from Canada. While I was doing the bachelor's degree, I developed several skills including public speaking, organization, communication, and leadership. Since I had French as a minor, I was further able to develop my language skills, from learning to using. I feel that this makes me especially qualified to teach ESL. Throughout my master's degree, i was able to further develop and refine the skills I had picked up during my previous degree. I also added data analysis, technical writing, and time-management to my skillset. Although I wasn't able to speak French as much as I would have liked to during my time in Canada, I was still living in a foreign country and was able to learn the laws, social dynamics, and other cultural nuances fairly easily.

My personality is very sociable. I enjoy talking with people without judgement–hearing stories, understanding experiences, and learning different perspectives. Alongside being sociable, I enjoy learning about different cultures and languages. I have non-officially studied standard Korean for about a year, as well as Spanish, Norwegian, and continued French. I have lived in Japan for 3 years previously, so I am able to adapt to a different culture very quickly.

I am an adaptable and enthusiastic individual with a strong academic background in History and valuable cross-cultural experience, making me well suited for a TEFL role abroad. My TEFL certification, combined with my excellent communication and interpersonal skills, equips me with the tools needed to effectively engage with learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. Through my work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, working with genocide survivors at the Srebrenica Memorial Center, I have been imbued with a deep cultural sensitivity, teamwork skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to other environments. My prior customer-facing experience, working in retail jobs for over three years, has honed my ability to build positive relationships, manage challenges proactively, and communicate confidently – key attributes for an engaging and supportive learning environment. I have also gained a significant amount of administrative experience, working as the communications intern for Newcastle University’s Oral History Collective’s and as an administrative assistant for the National Association of Jewellers. I am eager to bring my enthusiasm, adaptability, and passion for education to a rewarding TEFL position in Korea.

I am a British citizen from Jersey, Channel Islands, and I graduated in 2023 with a degree in Politics and International Relations.

I have gained valuable teaching experience through volunteer placements, including 20 hours of English instruction at a school in Vietnam. I am currently on a placement in Tanzania working with a local NGO, where I am teaching English and Woman’s Rights. By mid-February, I will have completed a total of 80 hours of English lessons from both placements, working with students of all ages and abilities. Through this experience, I have developed skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and confidence in managing a class.

In addition to my teaching experience, I have four years of office experience, working mostly in Civil Service roles; including a year working in the “Children, Young People, Education and Skills” department. There, I completed courses in child safeguarding and domestic abuse awareness.

Personality-wise, I am a fast learner who takes pride in my work. I bring enthusiasm and creativity into the classroom to motivate and engage students, and I am committed to expanding my teaching skills and pursuing a full-time teaching career.

Experience:
*Years of professional social work experience specializing in at-risk communities
*Teaching experience with children and youth in an after-school nonprofit setting
*Has effectively led multi-disciplinary teams
*Fosters community and connection

Personality:
*Authentic, compassionate, and resilient
*Empathetic and community-oriented, with a natural ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds
*Adventurous and curious
*Kindness and building into people are my core purposes

Skills:
*Strong leadership, public speaking, and facilitation abilities
*Culturally sensitive communication and relationship-building
*Creative writing and storytelling focused on authenticity and empowerment
*Organizational skills, with experience managing teams and planning events

Skills:
– Effective Communicator
– Great Listener
– Exceptional Adaptability
– Passionate
– Confident

My prior work in the Australian Sports Industry has allowed myself to develop strong leadership and general management skills as I have managed volunteers and interns with ease. I have been the point of contact for visiting sports teams and the sports team I work for, which has excelled my communication skills.
I approach my work with absolute passion and strive to make others around me smile while maintaining a great work ethic. I am understanding and always ensure communication is a two way street.

In relation to children, I have babysat my little for 4 years, as well a pair of twins over a 3 year period. This included helping them with different reading and writing homework, and giving general advice about school. I found this to be natural for me and I believe I really connected and was able to communicate well with them, making an impact on how they perceived their studies.

In regards to teaching/training; throughout the different employment roles I have had over the last 6 years, I consistently develop myself into a position whereby I am entrusted with training new staff on systems, processes and general company culture.
Throughout these roles, specifically as a sales manager, I have developed strong organisational and time management skills, ensuring all deadlines are met. These are qualities I know can be transferred into the role.

Additionally, in two boxing gyms, I made sure I was approachable to allow those less experienced than myself to come and ask for advice. I found myself training a group of women for a charity boxing event, and leading training sessions for a group of under-16 children.

In summary, I am an approachable, open-minded and passionate person, who gets satisfaction and sense of achievement out of developing others. Helping others stay motivated and exited about bettering themselves and learning is something I thoroughly enjoy.