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Hi, I consider myself to be an extroverted individual who loves helping people learn. Despite it not being necessarily professional, my MBTI is an ENFJ – the very personality type who is considered a natural teacher. I have started, however not finished, a 120 TEFL course and I also have a TOPIK 3.

My strengths are built upon compassion and consistent communication that allows me to create a positive environment for myself and my team to grow. I have been a restaurant manager for 2 years while also accomplishing high marks at University, and placed onto the Dean’s list for more than 2 years. I am passionate about collaborating with others to achieve a collective goal and frequently praise hard-work and dedication at any level. My experience working as a crisis counselor and a support volunteer for church youth has enhanced my skills with guiding others towards their goals and in a positive direction. I have a proven track record of being organized and reliable while maintaining a positive attitude alongside a growth mindset.

Flexible, adaptable, and ambitious new teacher looking to begin his teaching career in South Korea.

With two years of experience teaching in a kindergarten, I have developed a strong foundation in early childhood education. I specialize in creating engaging and effective lesson plans that cater to young learners' developmental stages, using interactive activities, storytelling, and play-based learning. My strong communication skills, patience, and empathetic approach help me connect with students and understand their individual needs. I am dedicated to fostering a love for the English language in a nurturing and stimulating environment, making me a highly effective and passionate English teacher.

With my past 8 years of working experience in the teaching field, I am looking forward to a challenging career opportunity where my related experiences can be utilized and applied, I can be part of a progressive and highly dynamic organization, and I can share my skills and abilities. I promote excellence and quality service with said company.

I am dedicated to educating individuals in English to foster greater cross-cultural comprehension. Creating a supportive learning environment that empowers individuals to fulfill their English language learning aspirations is a passion of mine. I am committed to maintaining a strong work ethic, consistently delivering my best and pursuing excellence in all that I do. Additionally, I possess robust problem-solving abilities, enabling me to devise innovative solutions for intricate challenges.

My name is Thomas Deibele, a UW-Madison graduate who majored in Psychology and Political Science. I found the opening on TEFL.org following my certification and am excited to bring my skills and passion for inter-cultural dynamics to Korea.
In my current role an sos-youth administrator, I coordinate with multiple Asian cultural associations to enhance state nurses cultural literacy while deepening my own. In 2023 as a mental health technician, I honed strong transferable skills such as establishing long-term rapport, immediate problem-solving and establishing clear boundaries. Additionally, my experience as an ESL program team leader provided directly comparable experience teaching. Lastly, I am fortunate to have an immigrant mother and extended family to whom I owe my advanced bilingual level and personal affinity to cross-cultural understanding.
With my enthusiasm and experience I believe I would make a great addition to the school. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards, Thomas Deibele