ESL Teachers

I discovered my passion for teaching whilst I was in secondary school, watching my psychology teacher teach the classroom inspired me to later pursue a degree in teaching. I am in the process of completing a degree in Education and Psychology. This degree has provided me with the opportunity to gain experience in teaching young people and assisting the wellbeing of individual students. My passion for teaching and leadership grew when I was presented with the opportunity to lead 2 youth teams at my church. During this time, I developed my communication skills and it also helped me to be disciplined and patient when leading a team of people from different backgrounds.
The experiences I gained from these rolls as well as my studies has helped me to develop the skills to discern the needs of those around me and to be able to offer them the support they need.

My interest in teaching began in church through teaching Sunday School in my teen years. I learnt how to speak in front of a large congregation as well as smaller classes. I also taught a variety of age groups from pre-school kids to adults.

This built my confidence and when I became a young adult I was voted as the youth leader in my church. As part of my role, I had to maintain a good level of communication within the team and developed my leadership skills through planning events and classes every Sunday.

During my time at university, I was a active member of the Law society committee and the Korean Culture society committee. My roles on both committees included planning social invents, leading classes and having a good rapport with people from different social, cultural, and economical backgrounds.

My ambivert nature is part of the reason I have been able to excel in the above roles and other ventures. I am able to listen and pinpoint the needs of the people that are in my care and at the same time provide a reassuring voice when it comes to leading people in my team.

Although, having decided to change careers in late 2019, i have little classroom experience, i have a burning passion for learning, and sharing knowledge. Since graduating from university i have spent much energy deciding how i can be of most use to the world. A wise teacher of mine once suggested that when picking a career; one should seek to find a purpose that optimises one's utility. I can think of few more noble professions than educating young people who will one day shape the world.
I am an extremely open, warm, outgoing individual who enjoys meeting new people and taking on new challenges. I love to make people laugh, and to make people think. it is important to me that i do things to the fullest of my ability, and i encourage those around me to do the same. During my time working in the hospitality sector, both in the UK and Australia, my peers and staff have looked to me for leadership, to which i have always obliged with enthusiasm and compassion. Most of my roles have involved teaching colleagues in some capacity, improving their knowledge of the industry, products, customer service, marketing, as well as many technical skills.
Thank you for taking the time to read my application. If you require any further information please feel free to contact me via email.
I look forward to hearing from you.

kind regards
Jack

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the opportunity to teach EFL with your school as advertised via The TEFL Academy. I attach my CV for your consideration. As you will see, I am a native English-speaking graduate and a South African citizen. I have completed a 168 hour Level 5 TEFL Certificate with The TEFL Academy.
I have a real desire to improve the lives of others by teaching English. I look forward to creating exciting and engaging lessons to motivate my students and help them to learn effectively.
I have travelled extensively with my previous employer experienced vast and different cultures. I love travelling to different countries and being emerged in the different cultures and customs.
I would very much like the opportunity to discuss my application with you further at an interview. Thank you for taking the time to read my CV and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Natalie Abrahams

I am a third-year student at Manchester Metropolitan University studying Law LLB (Hons) degree.

I am a very organised individual and having researched the role and looked into your company I understand that I will be required to have the ability to develop relationships with the students in order to create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment, Engaging students in learning, dedication to teaching the students and I need I have the patient, caring, and kind personality

I feel that I am a very professional individual who is looking forward to working in your company, adapting to new changes & challenges also being determined to learn new things that will allow new opportunities to open. Although, I work well on my own initiate under pressure as well as others, I feel that I am very efficient and dedicated to give my very best to all tasks assigned to me.

I am certified in teaching Adult Basic Education Training(ABET)‎.I have my bachelors degree in Education. And I am currently studying towards my TEFL certification.

 Learner Focused : I have the ability to pre-empt problems and take pro-active and well
thought, through methods that will constantly enhance lessons.
 Excellence Orientation : I have commitment, drive and high levels of energy that will ensure
that high standards are always achieved.
 Communication : I possess the ability to listen and express myself clearly and
accurately so that information is correctly received and perceived.
 Development : I am goal directed and always willing to seek new opportunities to
acquire and enhance my skills and knowledge.
 Teamwork/Leadership : I am passionate about team and personal development. I can
actively participate in the development needs of self and co-workers.
 Skills : Creative thinking, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication
skills, attention to detail. Possess strong administrative leadership, problem
solving, decision making, organizational and analytical skills.
 Pro-active : I have the ability to expertly handle on numerous tasks
simultaneously. I am also able to adapt to changing and highly pressurized
situation.

It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, and intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution to your school.

I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

I am excited to be applying for a teaching position in South Korea. As someone who loves education, possesses excellent organisational skills and can connect easily with students, this is the perfect opportunity for me to begin my career in teaching. I believe that my experience and passion for teaching would be the ideal fit for the type of candidate you are looking for and I would be thrilled at the opportunity to join your team.

I have past experience in teaching where I tutored English to GCSE students. This experience was a great opportunity for me to help students achieve their full potential and build an understanding of the subject itself.

I enjoy the challenge of teaching students academically but also helping them to thrive socially. As a team player, I have joined and participated in committees during my time at university. I was a part of African Caribbean Society (ACS) where I enjoyed learning about different cultures, customs and practices. Being a part of this society, along with my passion for teaching, sparked my interest for teaching English abroad.

My past experience working within customer service and teaching environment gave me the opportunity to connect with others to build good working relationships with not only my colleagues but customers too. I gained excellent time management, organisation and a keen eye for detail which would be essential to have in a teaching role.

Thank you for considering me for this position, and I hope that my accompanying CV will give you a better sense of the type of person I am. I look forward to meeting you and sharing with you my teaching philosophy while learning more about this job opportunity. I am a committed lifelong learner and I will continue to grow as a teacher and in my knowledge of subject matter throughout my time at your school.

Experience and Skills

– Formal Writing Skills i.e. preparation of reports, proposals and interpretation of financial statements
– Project Management i.e. organising and implementing a project or event from idea to execution, sourcing out funds and rallying in various stakeholders
– Strategic and Organisational Skills i.e. ability to identify an organisations strengths and weaknesses and create and implement a strategy that helps an organisation function effectively and sustainably.
– Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
– Interpersonal Skills i.e. ability to engage people from different walks of life and meet them at the point of their need
– Analytical Skills i.e. ability to analyse and interpret different sources of information and document findings
– Encouragement and Counsel i.e. ability to encourage and counsel people to live purposeful lives.

Personality

* Soft-spoken- I speak in a calm and even tone,
* Empathetic- I am able to understand and share the feelings of another,
* Patient- I am able to withstand delays, problems or suffering without being easily frustrated,
* Friendly- I'm kind and pleasant to be around,
* Creative- I'm able to use my imagination or original ideas to create something,
* Gracious- I am courteous, thoughtful & polite and
* Strong willed- I am determined and self driven

I’m a British national who has been living in Seoul for 4.5 years. I have a degree in TESOL with Korean which means I possess both knowledge of how to teach the English language and of Korean culture. I also have a 130 hour TESOL qualification and have 2+ years experience working in Korea. I have taught every age group in Korea from kindergarten until adults and therefore have a thorough understanding of how to adapt teaching methods and materials to various age groups. I have a bright, friendly and patient personality and try to instil confidence first in my students as i believe self confidence is of the greatest importance when learning a foreign language. Having learned multiple languages myself i understand what it’s like to be in the shoes of a learner which helps me to better devise effective methods of language learning. Please see my introduction video attached below:

https://youtu.be/vYiy5gXDxTI

I am currently working in Digital Marketing, however after almost four years in the field, I have learnt that I would prefer to work in a position that is much more interpersonal, and people focussed. I have decided to pursue teaching because I had a very positive experience of education myself, so a career in education has always appealed to me. With my own academic background (Bachelors in English and Masters in Communication & Entrepreneurship), I feel as though I am well suited to teaching English.

Though I plan to change my career path, my current job had provided me with a great set of transferable skills. These include excellent verbal and written communication, creativity, problem solving, organisation, time management and management of a demanding workload. All of these skills would be essential in a teaching job.

I also have experience with children, including childminding and mentoring children in an after school homework club therefore I know that I enjoy working with and being around children as I am an energetic, enthusiastic and fun person. I am also highly empathetic, a good listener and patient which would all be crucial skills to have as a good teacher.