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I recently completed my PhD in History from Drew University in New Jersey, US. I have three years of experience as a teaching assistant and one year of experience as an adjunct instructor. As an adjunct, I taught Introduction to Composition at a college freshman level and gained skills in course creation, curriculum alignment, progress reporting, classroom management, and student engagement.

Otherwise, I am an optimistic lifetime learner. I believe that education is one of the most important components of life and I aim to make learning fulfilling as well as fun.

I am currently in the process of completing a TEFL certification.

I am an energetic and driven individual who takes pride in my knowledge of the English language and hopes to share it with others to benefit their everyday lives. During my Bachelors Degree in English Language and Linguistics I studied phonetics, the speech sound-systems of English and other languages to broaden my understanding of how and why different cultures adopt different tools for speaking. This has increased the depth of knowledge when it comes to helping students with their speech skills and overcoming common mistakes when learning English as a second language. After my Degree I undertook a volunteer teaching assistant position at my local secondary school. During this time I worked with students age 11-18 in classes of 30+, helping them with classwork and any questions they had, along with helping keep students focussed and engaged. I also attended 'nurture groups': smaller classes (<10) with a variety of students who struggled in English, some due to being non-native English speakers, for example. During these classes I was patient and helpful, always eliciting the answer from students to encourage them to figure things out for themselves and build confidence. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing fiction.

After completing my degree in Psychology and doing a Developmental Psychology course, I feel that I have developed a good understanding of how to work with children and understand their needs within learning spaces.

I also completed a Fully Accredited Professional Counselling Diploma Course which has given me an understanding of the different needs that children have in order for them to successfully grow and develop in their academic lives.

The TEFL Academy Level 5 course that I completed has given me the necessary tools and skills to be an efficient and helpful teacher. I feel that I have acquired a good knowledge base of what will be expected of me going forward.

I enjoy working with children and I have experience offering au pair services to overseas professional clients that visited South Africa. I was able to work and offer care to young children that had a limited understanding of the English language.

I am looking to push myself out of my comfort zone and travel to a country with a different culture. I am hopeful that this experience will help to challenge me and offer me the chance to develop a deeper understanding of myself and my professional career goals. I would be very grateful if you offered me this opportunity.

Hello Sir/Madam,

My name is Jordan Victor, and I am a 24-year-old recruitment consultant currently living in London. I was keen to reach out as I am currently exploring ESL teaching opportunities in Korea, and I was immediately drawn to your vacancy.

I previously studied done an exchange year in Busan, Korea back in September 2021 and have very fond memories of the country. I’ve always wanted to return to Korea and a more permanent basis but was keen to make sure that this aligned with my future career goals.

And having worked for 2 years I have come to the conclusion that I want to work in a role with more satisfaction and where I can truly make a difference, and I feel teaching offers exactly that through helping students to learn and enhance their abilities in the most enjoyable way possible. I also think, having been through a number of ups and downs as a student myself I’ll be keen to support students every step of the way.

Aligned with the opportunity to relocate back to Korea, I truly believe this would be a dream opportunity for me and I am keen to commit to a long-term future in this field. And I would be very grateful to have the chance to bring both my passion and skills to help elevate both your students and school.

Thanks,
Jordan

Ive completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and psychology, a diploma in educare and 120 hours tefl certificate. During my educare diploma I've completed my practicum at various daycare centres and at a kindergarten centres. I've also worked as a transcriptionist who was chanrged of editing and proofreading documents. I am very empathetic but I know how to resolve conflicts.

I have some 1 on 1 tutor experience which has shown me how various teaching methods can produce different outcomes. From my experience, I have also learned to pay attention to detail and the specific needs a student may have. I have a friendly and vibrant, yet calm personality. I am someone who is trustworthy, reliable and I enjoy helping others. My skills include being well spoken and creative, I am a good listener, excellent at communication and I am good an organisation.

I am an enthusiastic individual dedicated to helping others. My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and organizational skills. I aim to foster independent, creative thinkers who can apply their English skills not only academically but also in real-life situations. I participated in a language exchange program focused on teaching English to non-native speakers, where I provided multiple examples and utilized images to ensure comprehension of words and phrases. This experience offered me valuable insights into teaching, a field I wish to continue pursuing due to my passion for assisting others.