ESL Teachers

I have been a tutor for various disciplines since I was in high school (7 years ago), and have helped many students excel in Math, Latin, Chemistry, and other subjects. My command of the English language has always been one of my greatest strengths, but I have not had a chance to teach it in a formal setting. I have proofread essays and given small grammatical pointers to friends, but that is the extent of my English teaching experience thus far. I am passionate about teaching, however, and do not doubt that I would excel as an English teacher despite that.

The strengths of my personality surround my desire to empathize with those with whom I come into contact. I am easily liked by nearly everyone, and have a strong desire to understand why someone does not like me when such a situation occurs. I am intelligent, yet am able to relate to someone who is struggling with something in a way that they do not think that I put myself on a pedestal. Overall, I am friendly and caring, and most people sense that when they meet me.

I have a well-rounded skill set ranging from the know-how necessary to fix common household problems like a leaky faucet or squeaky door to my PADI certification allowing me to scuba dive at my leisure. I am an Eagle Scout, and the greatest gift that the journey to that award gave me was the strong desire to learn as much as I can and to never constrain myself to only learning one family of skills. My friends joke that I am a 'Renaissance Man,' and while it is funny, it is not too far off-the-mark. I hope to continue learning through my time in Seoul.

I am a bubbly enthusiastic individual with a creative and enticing teaching technique. I am easily approachable and understanding of the needs of the students, but also the rules that need to be followed. I am patient and clear with what I put across. I have been involved with private tutoring for 2 years, including tutoring of a student with ADHD. I deal well under pressure (I coach large groups of secondary school children swimming) and I can easily resolve conflict and think on my feet. I am responsible and possess good problem solving abilities. I feel I would be a great asset to your English Teaching institution.

I am a Native English speaker from America currently enrolled in the Winter Course of the English Teacher Training College at the Austrian Bilingual Classroom Initiative, where I am studying to obtain the Trinity College London Cert-TESOL and Cambridge University CELT-P certifications. During this six-month course, I have been teaching full-time at different primary, middle, and secondary schools throughout Austria each week, and have thus far gathered over 150 hours of teaching experience in the classroom. By the end of the course in February 2018, I will have earned both certifications and gained over 300 hours of real classroom teaching experience with students ranging from ages 6-22 and English levels A1-B2. I will also have planned, executed, and reflected upon my own lesson plans with qualified English teachers.

I have had various experiences working with children at volunteer programs, summer camps and academic programs, and fully understand the importance of rapport-building and patience when working with young people. Furthermore, I have just completed a Masters of Science in clinical psychology, and am especially qualified when it comes to working with learners who have intellectual or learning disabilities. Both my previous experiences and background in psychology have equipped me with outstanding traits necessary in the classroom, such as understanding, adaptability, and resilience. I am a firm believer that environment plays a pivotal role in student development, and possess the qualities needed to construct a learning environment which will maximize student potential. I have exceptional organizational skills, welcome constructive criticism, and am always receptive to feedback.

Lastly, I am an avid traveler, always welcoming any opportunity to experience new culture. Having lived in New York, Washington D.C., London, and Austria, I am highly adaptive to different settings and anticipate no problems settling into a new environment. This particular position is especially exciting for me because I grew up in an Asian (Cantonese-speaking) household but have never been to Asia.

I am confident that I can offer you the skills needed to be an EFL teacher that strives to bring out the best in students, both academically and developmentally.

I am currently working and studying in Austria as a student teacher with the Austrian Bilingual Classroom Initiative (ABCi). It is here I am currently gaining over 300 hours of invaluable teaching experience, whilst completing theCertTESOL (TEFL) and CELT-P (Certificate in English Language Teaching – Primary) qualifications, affiliated with Cambridge University and Trinity
College London respectively (expected finishing time February 2018). I strongly considermyself to be an ideal candidate for this position, as throughout the duration of my teaching experience, I have been passionate about motivating, engaging and encouraging my students to achieve their potential. I also have sound interpersonal skills with both students
and staff which, in my opinion, are not only beneficial but vital to bring into a professional teaching environment.

Throughout my teaching experience I have taught a variety of learners. Collectively, I have taught from the ages of 6 to 22 in a variety of different academic institutions. Through teaching a broad age range of students, I have become a highly adaptable and creative teacher. I have also learnt how to be versatile and inventive in the classroom,as no two learners are ever the same and the role of a teacher is to address this issue to the best of
their ability. An example of this is when I was teaching a class of 6 year old Austrian children who had an incredibly limited level of English. By the end of the day, they could identify animals from flashcards and also recite numbers from 1-20, which to this day remains a personal achievement of mine. Later that week, I had the pleasure of successfully teaching a class of 16 year olds how to formulate strong and communicative ideas in the context of a business lesson. Through my teaching experience, I have found that students experience problems whilst learning regardless of age, and it is the role of the teacher to identify these problems and formulate a solution that best suits everyone.

I have also been no stranger to settling into new and different cultures; in fact, this is a prospect I find incredibly exciting! It should come as no surprise to hear that teachers love learning, and one of the things I enjoy learning about most is culture. I always try to broaden my horizons when the opportunity presents itself, and having a broader knowledge and
respect for this is something I consider to be highly important in life.

Regarding my experience, I have volunteered as a 1-to-1 tutor and classroom assistant while at my school. The experience enabled me to recognise the value of creativity in the classroom, differentiating the lesson structure to cater to different learning styles and effective communication. The voluntary role also made me acutely aware of students diverse learning needs. Different students have different ways of learning, and I would, therefore, try to create a lesson that caters to visual, kinesthetic and auditory learners. Whether I am volunteering at my local tennis club or running as the Vice-President for my university's RAG society I have always embraced and learnt from the opportunities I've had to work with young people.

I am an enthusiastic individual with a passion for education, teaching and foreign cultures. I know that I can translate this confidence and enthusiasm over to the class to produce productive and well-structured lessons. Through engaging in public speaking competitions and always pushing myself to improve, I have developed strong voice projection and presentation skills. Moreover, I have a strong work ethic and want to put the hours of work in to deliver the best lesson possible to students.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Brighton with a 2:1 in BA (Hons) English Literature. During University I spent a year studying in the Netherlands and realised I would love a career that allowed me to use my degree and experience other countries' culture and daily life at the same time. I have completed the 140-Hour Premier TEFL Course which allowed for a combination of classroom and online study, all of which was finished to the best of my ability.

I have experience in similar areas to teaching including growing up as the daughter of a childminder and thus actively helping take care of the young children, being a peer mentor during secondary school, and being a college ambassador in sixth form. Each role has put me in situations where I have been responsible for the well-being of younger children/ students, helping them with anything from homework to communicating with their teachers/ tutors. I also have teaching experience from my time with TEFL, and in the Netherlands. Through TEFL I have learnt a lot more about the planning and preparation stages of teaching and how to effectively put these into practice. Whereas, in the Netherlands I began to understand the significance of being able to communicate directly with native speakers whether it was Dutch friends wanting to learn more about English, or myself wanting to expand my Dutch.

I am someone who strives to complete all my tasks to the best standard I can. I aim to provide a environment that is safe and comfortable for students to learn and practice within so that they can feel confident using the language in and out of the classroom. As a new teacher I know that I am not the most experienced however I am very willing to continue learning and growing alongside my students.

I am a recent college graduate from Moody Theological Seminary who is passionate about the opportunity to work with children. I have worked many different jobs working with children, ranging from all ages. I have learned through experience how to work with kids in a different environments. I worked multiple summers as a camp counselor and through this job I was required to work with kids 17 hours every single day. I was responsible for their safety and for their enjoyment. I was in charge of planning lessons, chapel, events, and their well being. I have learned what it means to have patience when working with kids. I believe that my strength is developing personal relationships with kids and also my ability to demonstrate patience with all around me.

I have also helped at Loyola University of Chicago with their ESL program for multiple semesters. I have the experience of working with different cultures while helping them with their English vocab, lessons, and understanding. My previous experiences have helped shape my passion for both children and also teaching. I believe in investing in relationships with students, especially children, as I see the importance in growing, shaping, and helping them develop into the person they are to become.

My personality really thrives in relationships as I am eager to meet new people and to build relationships. I truly have a passion for kids and I do desire to work with children in the future. I know what it is like to work under many different circumstance and environments. I am flexible and can thrive under all different situations. I love being patient with children as I was demonstrated patience when I was a child. I work well under pressure and am punctual in what I do. I look forward to hearing back about this great opportunity as I seek to connect in Korea, from which I was adopted. Thank you!

The opportunity to teach in Korea would grant me the chance to fulfill my calling to teach the English language efficiently and effectively to non-native speakers. Up to this point my long life experience has been geared toward the teaching of the English language to people across the world. My recent position as an assistant language teacher in Santiago, Chile compelled me to further my English teaching career outside of the United States. Also, my teaching assistant position in a United States public elementary school provided me with purpose to further my teaching career. Currently, my desire is to share what I have learned throughout my teaching journey and I believe Korea is the place to bestow my pedagogical knowledge. As a history major in college, the study of Korea intrigued me. Working and living in Korea would grant me the opportunity to share and exchange perspectives with Korean citizens. By communicating with Korean citizens I will be able to share what it is to be a native from the United States and learn about everyday experiences through the Korean perspective. Other than my strong desire to be an effective teacher and student, my interest in Korea’s profoundly complex historical epochs, cultural phenomenon and technological advancements have inspired me to want to teach ESL in Korea. Currently, I am teaching English in Colombia, I have been teaching here for the last 3 years.

I am a hardworking and confident individual who is a strong team leader and a team player. For example, I volunteered as an English teacher in a small town in Sudan for three months, whereby I taught and prepared lessons. Additionally, I am a patient, approachable and friendly individual. As a peer mentor at university, students were very comfortable in approaching me about any concerns they had with settling into university life and I gave advice where necessary. Additionally, I have excellent listening and communicational skills and I am a highly organised individual with outstanding time management. My experiences of being a volunteer teacher have enabled me to develop my interpersonal skills and organisational skills. I adapt well to new environments and I am keen to take on new tasks and challenges. Furthermore, I am creative and like to use different teaching techniques to make lessons as interactive, enjoyable and informative for the students.

I am a very dedicated, passionate and hardworking individual. I love working with people. I would really just love to be offered the opportunity to be able to teach English to children. I am a very organized, and i have great time management I skills. I have a National Diploma in Tourism Management( Cum Laude). I have 1 year experience in Retail/customer care. I also have 1 year experience in Hospitality/Tourism.