Cameron: United Kingdom: Feb 01, 2024

Hello, I am an enthusiastic and creative 23-year-old who for many years has wanted to be part of a TEFL programme.

I first heard about teaching English as a foreign language whilst in Vietnam when I was 18 and I was instantly intrigued by the opportunity. As lover of exploring new cultures, history, food, music and people, I saw TEFL as a chance to throw myself completely into a brand-new culture whilst being tasked with the important and rewarding job of aiding people’s education.

My inner urge to travel and see the world has taken me to some incredible places such as Cambodia, India, Peru, Hong Kong and many more. This has helped me develop the ability to adapt, respect and integrate with a wide variety of cultures. It has also immensely developed my communication skills to enable me to feel comfortable and confident in conversing with a spectrum of people, both individually and in groups.

My previous teaching experience involves volunteering as a teaching assistant with the El Rio foundation in the north of Colombia where I aided permanent teachers, working as part of a team to improve their lessons which involved: English, Art and Sport. My goal from this experience was to learn whether I wanted to commit to a full-time teaching position in a foreign country or not. The rewarding feeling after seeing the children’s progression made me realise the importance of education and convinced me that this area of work is perfect for me.

After graduating from university – alongside completing my TEFL qualification – I have spent the last 10 months working for myself in creating a successful art business where I make and sell my art to consumers all around the world. This has involved a lot of organisation, time management and hard work, traits which I believe to be essential for teachers. It also shows my driven nature to succeed in what I set my mind to. The business is now self-sufficient for the next year, which is why I believe this is the right time for me make the most of my TEFL qualification and make a real difference.

For a long time, I have wanted to experience and live in South Korea. This is why I believe one of your exciting opportunities to teach in Seoul is the perfect fit for me. I am more than excited to get to know this incredible place and its people, and I think my enthusiasm will only enhance my potential as an educator.