ESL Teachers

My name is Jecel May M. Fernandez. I am a licensed teacher from the Philippines with over 11 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English and a Master of Arts in Education major in English.

As an experienced English teacher, I specialize in creating engaging and student-centered lessons that develop learners' speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. I also served as an ICT Coordinator for 10 years and a Guidance Advocate, which has strengthened my ability to support students’ academic growth and personal development.

I am passionate about cross-cultural exchange and excited to bring my skills to Korea’s English education programs. I believe in using interactive teaching strategies, including games, multimedia, and real-life communication practice, to make English both fun and meaningful for students.

I look forward to contributing to a positive and dynamic learning environment while also learning more about Korean language and culture.

Hello, my name is Celline Chen, and I hold a bachelor degree in Mathematics and minored in Asian American Studies. I have experience teaching young learners as well as adult learners, roles that included private tutoring, academic enrichment coach, substitute teacher, teacher assistants, and so much more. I'm currently completing a 168-hour TEFL course and studying Chinese in China which is helping me understand language learning from a student's perspective. I'm enthusiastic, patient, and supportive, which helps me build a strong relationships with students. I bring energy to the classroom and try to make the lesson more engaging and encouraging. I have strong communication and classroom management skills, especially with young children. I use body language, visuals, and interactive techniques to make learning as fun and accessible as it can be.

I am writing to express my interest in the English language teacher position.
As a native speaker who has spent much of my life and formal education in the United States,
I am thrilled at the opportunity to travel to another country and use my diverse teaching background to
invest in an international community to foster the next group of English speakers.
I hold a BA in Art and Design with a focus on Games and Playable Media from the University
of California, Santa Cruz, and I just completed my MA in Product and Service Design at
Sapienza University in Rome, Italy. While my academic journey has focused on design and
creative arts, my professional experience has provided me with a wealth of teaching and
instructional skills that I believe are well-suited to the role of an English language teacher.
In my role as an environment art teaching assistant at Vertex School, I gained valuable
experience in breaking down complex concepts into understandable lessons for a diverse
range of students, from high schoolers to adults. I frequently provided one-on-one
guidance and feedback, which is an essential skill for a proactive teacher. I also created
lessons ensuring each student fully comprehended the wide set of skills and know-how
needed to succeed in the industry. This experience honed my ability to communicate
clearly and effectively and how to break down a specialized topic to the average layperson.
Earlier at TechKnowHow, a summer robotics camp for students, I served as an assistant
instructor in a camp setting, teaching children in subjects like coding, robotics, and game
design. My work required me to be patient, adaptable, and proactive, qualities that are
crucial when teaching English to students of varying skill levels. I provided individualized
instruction, tracked student progress, and helped troubleshoot any challenges they faced.
Working with children who are not well acquainted with technology compared to adults
taught me patience and to circle back to core ideas. These experiences taught me how to
engage with students and ensure that their learning is both fun and productive.
In addition to my teaching experience, I believe my unique cultural background as a third
culture kid will be an advantage to the classroom. Growing up in Mongolia and then moving
to the United States at the young age of three has given me a deep understanding of the
challenges and rewards of learning a second language as well as keeping your connection
to your heritage. I am excited to share this perspective with students in South Korea, helping
them not only improve their English skills but also build their confidence and motivation.
I am eager to contribute to the mission of providing quality English education
and look forward to discussing how my background, and skills with the staff.
Kind regards,
Khatantitem (Sandy) Evsanaa

I have been teaching English and Science to a variety of age groups in Thailand since August 2017, using the Cambridge curriculum.

I feel I would be suitable for this role because I am responsible, passionate, creative, sincere, patient, caring and understanding in my approach. With my experience and empathy, I can effectively build genuine rapport and create mutual respect relationships, thus, creating positive results.

Using my experience and expertise, I can consistently and effectively produce interactive, student-centered activities that are beneficial for growth and development. Furthermore, enhancing cognitive abilities, social and team building skills while optimizing confidence and self-esteem.

My well-structured and guided activities allow students to learn, reflect and progress in their abilities, therefore, obtaining the confidence to overcome any future challenges.
I believe, by being consistent in mentoring via efficient and effective methods, students can advance in their academic and social abilities, moreover, having a positive external impact on their society as a whole. This will also influence students to overcome any barriers that may inhibit their opportunities in life.

To conclude, I emphasize that my students will attain confidence, become independent and self-sufficient leaders of tomorrow to create a better future within South Korea and beyond.

My philosophy: Teach with the right intentions to produces the right results.

In my personal experience I feel that it’s often the case we often under sell ourselves when it comes to our experiences that we have in our different environments. I can’t describe my teaching Philosophy without talking and sharing my teaching experiences. My very diverse teaching experiences, be it the subject, age diversity, environment and even country are what has molded my teaching Philosophy. I knew from my final year in High School that all I wanted to do as an occupation was to teach. Educating in a classroom, teaching or coaching on the sports field I knew that I had to give back to the system that gave me so much. My first foray into education was when I was still studying for my B.Ed degree, I was appointed as an intern teaching Technology at Thomas College (some learners having learning disabilities). This first post taught me patience and passion for the Education Industry.

I relocated to Gauteng to finish my degree at Witwatersrand University. The next two post I would hold were at Greenside High School and Roosevelt High School. Looking back at my years spent at these schools I learnt a sense of maturity, responsibility and a sense of self-reliance and Work ethic. These traits I would grow into because I was put into positions of responsibility and accountability, I was grade subject Co-Ordinator. Thus I would design and structure the syllabus, set exams, tests and other activities used for results. Unfortunately that would be the only growth for me 5 years at Roosevelt, I was never allowed to teach Matrics. This then lead to my next teaching lesson, the Middle East.

In the Middle East I was located in Oman at a school called Sabis Choueifat School. I would blessed with teaching 6-7 year olds English and Social Sciences. Learning total independence and Self-reliance in a new country, that has a completely different culture and way of doing things to what I had grown up with. Returning to South Africa I completed an Advanced 180 hour Tefl course in Adult and Business online teaching. I taught at Curro Corps for 3 months and online a few times a week. I have learnt through all of these trials and tribulations a sense of never giving up and always rising to the occasion even if it seems impossible at the time.
In the last 8 months from September 2024 till May 2025 I have been teaching in Tripoli, Libya. This in its own right has been a very challenging and unique experience. The school Ihave worked at has lacked any real leadership and structure. Often times it has been a case of learning through trial and era. The learners have been very tough but through this I have adapted my teaching style and come up with various new methods to promote good behaviour instead of punishing learners. The learners have responded in the most postive way and have gone above and beyond to show just how incredible they can be. I have truly found a new outlook on what I am capable of when it comes to overcoming challenges that I face.

Through all my teaching experiences, opportunities and travels, I’ve found a way to clearly define who I am as a teacher and the philosophy I try to adhere to on a daily basis. My philosophy builds on the foundations of being entertaining and informative while developing as a teacher, with the ever changing landscape of technology we find ourselves in as teachers. With that being said I am resilient and will cope and thrive in any scenario that I am presented with, and will always stay away from being a chalk and talk teacher. I believe that education is fun, interactive and there for student and teacher to grow.

So I'm a team leader I have a history of work and above technology and entertainment media as a as part of management and a team player and leader for over 10 years

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the teaching position available at your esteemed institution in South Korea. I have always been passionate about education and the opportunity to work in South Korea is incredibly exciting for me.

I hold a degree from Falmouth University, with a Master's Degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, and have a year of teaching experience inside a primary school, alongside my studies to become TEFL qualified. My background has provided me with a strong foundation in educational principles and classroom management techniques. Moreover, I have a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and am eager to immerse myself in the rich culture of South Korea.

Throughout my teaching career, I have developed innovative lesson plans, engaged students in dynamic learning activities, and consistently received positive feedback from both students and colleagues. My goal is to foster a supportive and stimulating learning environment that encourages students to achieve their full potential.

I am particularly drawn to your institution because of its commitment to academic excellence and I am confident that my skills, enthusiasm, and dedication would make a valuable contribution to your team.

I have attached my CV and references for your review. I would be honoured to discuss my application further and explore how my background, skills, and experiences align with the goals of your institution.

I have been an ESL teacher for ten years. I also write journalism articles.

My name is Rebecca Romine, and I have been a third grade teacher at my local elementary school for the past 4 years, as well as a second grade co-teacher during the pandemic of the 2020-2021 school year at the same school. During my time here, I have gained experience in developing effective and engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse learning styles of my students. I have been able to accommodate and scaffold lessons to meet the students' levels of understanding. My fellow teachers of the third grade team have described my teaching style as flexible, and they have said they're impressed to see students that typically struggle flourish within my classroom. My classroom vision is to continually build positive rapports with any student that walks through my door with the goal of making learning fun through teamwork and collaboration. Especially with younger students, it is important to remind them that they're never learning alone and that we are going to work to learn new things together.

I am a dedicated public service professional with years of experience coaching and mentoring swimmers and managing employees. My background has equipped me with strong leadership, communication, and instructional skills, working across age groups. As a swim coach, I wrote practices, guided learners of various ages, and adapted teaching methods to meet individual needs, skills that helped me in my language learning. Similarly, I taught technology concepts to senior citizens through my tech-skills class with Americorps. My interest in TEFL stems from a lifelong passion for cultural exchange and helping others meet their potential. By understanding others, we can better understand and improve our country and ourselves. Pursuing TEFL represents a natural next step in my service-driven career, allowing me to empower others through education while immersing myself in new cultures. I am excited to bring my enthusiasm, experience, and commitment to student success to an international classroom.