tahn

Dedicated and empathetic professional with 4 years of experience in client education and high-volume
customer service. Proven track record of managing 44 concurrent clients as a Personal Trainer, designing
individualized learning plans, and simplifying complex concepts for diverse learners. Customer service
background has honed exceptional cross-cultural communication, patience, and conflict-resolution skills.
Deeply motivated by a personal ethic of service and empowerment, seeking to transition this expertise into the
ESL classroom to support and inspire English language learners.

Teaching and Instruction · Simplifying Complex Concepts · Differentiated Instruction · Cross-Cultural Communication · Conflict Resolution Management and Ethics · Individualized Lesson Planning
· Student Motivation and Engagement
Communication and Service
· Active Listening and Patience
· Rapport Building
· Client Caseload Management (44)

With a Master’s degree in Journalism and six years of experience working in media, I have developed an exceptional command of written and spoken English. My work as a journalist required me to communicate complex ideas clearly, understand the structure and nuance of language, and engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds. These skills, combined with my recent TEFL training, have given me a strong foundation for teaching English.

I have also taken on management responsibilities in recent years, mentoring and supporting junior journalists as they developed their skills. I found this highly rewarding, and it played a major part in motivating me to pursue teaching.

Alongside my professional experience, I possess a strong interest in cultural exchange. I have travelled widely across Europe, North America, and South-East Asia, and these experiences have strengthened my ability to adapt to new environments and connect with people from different backgrounds.

In terms of personality, I am warm, outgoing and charismatic. These were also essential qualities during my years in journalism, and they put me in a great position to bond easily with students and colleagues.

I recently returned to the United States after working with kindergarten and elementary students at SLP Osan. I taught phonics, reading, speaking, and writing. Additionally, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a 120-hour TEFL certification.

My strengths come from a mix of classroom exposure, strong communication habits, and a calm, people‑centered personality. Through substitute teaching, I’ve supported learners by giving clear instructions, breaking down information simply, and helping students stay focused and confident. I’m patient, adaptable, and empathetic, which helps me build trust and respond well when students are unsure or need extra guidance. My background in coordination and communication also means I stay organized, prepare thoroughly, and keep lessons running smoothly, while my creativity helps me design engaging, easy‑to-follow activities for English learners.

I have a strong background in communication and working directly with diverse groups of people. Through my roles with organisations supporting refugees and survivors of trafficking, I gained experience engaging with individuals from many cultural backgrounds and communicating information clearly and sensitively. I have also organised large-scale events, managed forums and written professional communications for a wide range of audiences, which has strengthened both my written and verbal English skills. These communications include social media, open letters and speeches for events.

Personality-wise, I’m friendly, curious and adaptable. I have a very positive demeanour, and I enjoy creating open, collaborative environments where people feel included. Within the context of my work running refugee drop-in sessions, my personality helped create an environment where people felt comfortable participating, asking questions and seeking guidance.

In terms of skills, I bring strong organisation, clear communication and attention to detail, as well as the ability to explain ideas in an accessible way. I’m also currently completing a 120-hour TEFL course to establish my English teaching skills.