ESL Teachers

I am a well-mannered, enthusiastic and diligent individual. Not only do I possess the practical skills demanded for this job, but I believe I have a certain energy and desire to do good that will make me a valuable asset to your team.

I have been consistently praised by my tutors for my ability to create a good classroom atmosphere where students feel at ease. My planning and organisational skills are strong and I can create my own material or adapt material from coursebooks.

I am open minded and kind. I love meeting new people and developing a strong rapport with my students. It is a pleasure and a privilege to help students on their journey to learn English.

I am a native English speaker from America and I graduated from Georgia State University in May 2015. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics and I also have a TEFL Certificate. I currently teach English online to students in China. I have been doing this since February 2017. Previously, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher at Brookside Academy. And before that, I worked as a customer service representative at Stein Mart. I have over two years of experience working with children and I absolutely love it.
I am a very positive and upbeat person and I am motivated to work hard and get the job done. I am always up for learning and trying new things and expanding my potential. Meeting deadlines and making sure everything is on task is very important to me. I am a very organized and detail-oriented person. I perform well under pressure and I have no problem with communicating ideas.
I have a lot of international travel experience. I spent the summers of 2014 and 2015 traveling throughout Europe. And since then I have traveled to various other places such as Canada and Mexico. This has broadened my horizons and opened up my eyes in a cultural aspect. It taught me to step out of my comfort zone and it instilled in me the passion and desire to live and work abroad.

I have experience working as a Theatre Teaching Assistant which has given me the opportunity to understand how to work in a learning environment with elementary aged children. I enjoyed teaching as I felt that I was able to bring energy and confidence out in the students. The reason I would like to teach English in South Korea is because I want to make students feel more confident with their understanding of the language and I feel that I am able to create an environment where they feel safe to put themselves out there.

My bachelors degree is in Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance and as a result I have spent several years studying spoken English. It has also given me the confidence to comfortably stand at the front of a classroom.

I am very interested in learning languages myself and so I believe that I will be able to empathise with the students and present the classes in a clear and enjoyable way for them to understand and actively take part.

# One-year experiences working with a Kindergarten teaching kids from the age 4 to 7.
#short term part-time teaching experiences teaching a third language in public school in the UK (Kindergarten ~ Middle).
#really creative and always use various teaching methods in lessons (lecture slides, flash-cards, whiteboards (for writing activities) etc.
#very energetic and love kids. Very organised and always finish tasks on time.
#Bilingual in English and Chinese (both Mandarin and Cantonese), studied Japanese for my degree and learning Korean currently.
#Good at handicrafts and art. I could use this in English learning to make English lessons as fun as possible.

I recently completed my CELTA training through Teaching House in Washington, D.C.​ and attained my certification.​ I would very much like to teach in a ​smaller location in a sublime country like the Czech Republic to enjoy the culture. You will see from my experience that I am well suited to the kind of professional instruction you seek.​ Additionally — with my experience, strength and hope — I would be honoured to make my other skills available to the larger community.​
1. https://www.slideshare.net/secret/6GUrxW8wCCUeY9 (CELTA preliminary documentation)
2. https://www.slideshare.net/secret/uaFR9xT5CXeQ6h (CELTA Lesson Plan)
3. https://www.slideshare.net/NedMcDonnell/tributes-from-overseas-military-and-civilian-colleagues (informal references from people in the trenches with me)
4. https://www.slideshare.net/NedMcDonnell/history-of-indirect-training (history of training or teaching)
5. https://www.slideshare.net/NedMcDonnell/fundraising-package-69888904 (business sample showing several refined skills)

Given my personal and professional background, I believe I have the qualities and skills to accomplish the mission of your organization by orchestrating creative opportunities to enrich the children’s experiences and collaborating with the team members to make learning engaging and enjoyable.

My experience as an administrator, grant writer, researcher, and educator will allow me to effectively contribute to the every-day logistics at the school as well as to its current and future programming and events. Additionally, as a an educator, for the arts and English, my experience with working with children and the youth, both in The United States and in Korea has prepared me for the expectations and responsibilities that come with building up and encouraging children. My attention to detail, accountability, and ability to successfully develop and implement multiple projects in a timely manner have set me up for success in managing various projects and events, collaborating as an innovative voice of the staff, identifying success and areas of improvement, and bringing a positive and unique perspective to the organization.

I desire to learn more about the education field as a whole, and therefore, look forward to this opportunity to participate in an organization that fosters creativity and education through interactive and holistic learning.

I am currently working as an ESL teacher in Thailand, with my partner Emlyn Pool. I teach large classes up to 45 students, executing methods in which to adapt and tailor each class. I was quick to learn the importance of understanding the needs within each class, whether it's different personalities, different abilities and even varying moods each week.

I enjoy applying different modes and methods to individuals receiving the same curriculum, understanding specific learning requirements. It is common for students learning English as a foreign language, particularly in Asia, that they are well versed in reading and writing, yet their speaking and listening skills can be lacking, often due to a lack of exposure to native speakers and a feeling of nervousness or shyness. My approach is to provide them a strong and inclusive leader, making the students feel comfortable to have fun, relax and enjoy speaking English. I strongly believe that if students are having fun and learning in a positive environment, they will focus better and so enjoy the learning process, resulting in a greater progression.

I am proud to have tutored on a one-to-one basis for English competition students as well as being part of the school's initiative to provide English conversation for the school's staff. Teaching smaller classes and one on one can have much better benefits in being able to tailor to more specific needs and to see progress in its greatest form.

Since November 2017, I have started online teaching. This has been hugely helpful in my career development. I am learning the ever important use of TPR and realia and again, the need for tailoring each class to its own; general conversation, grammar as well as understanding the different teaching techniques required for individual needs.

The positions advertised are exactly what we are looking for for our career development. I am keen for a new challenge, and to teach smaller class sizes, where I can apply my personality and skills to greater benefit.

Thank you for taking the time to read this application. After seeing this job advertised on TEFL.org I am very excited to apply with my partner Lydia Skawiniski-Shearer. The job specification suits our needs perfectly and we know we have the skill set to flourish in this opportunity.

I am a TEFL certified native English speaker, born and raised in London, England. I possess a Degree in English Language and Literature and I currently living and teaching successfully in Thailand with my partner Lydia. I have also completed numerous hours of one-to-one online teaching to students aged between 4 – 16 years of age. I am an intelligent and outgoing individual with almost 10 years previous professional experience working in the Film & Television industry. A career in the media has provided me a proven track record as a strong leader with an easy adaptability to ever-changing working environments. Friendly, diligent, approachable and an attentive listener; I possess the transferable skills and experience required to continue being exceptional ESL teacher.

I am a happy and enthusiastic teacher and enjoy going beyond the allotted lesson time, be it lesson planning and homework, decorating a class room, or helping to organise cultural events, assemblies and day trips. I want my teaching experience to be more than just the time spent in the classroom. Aside from my love of teaching English and writing journals, poems and short stories, my personal interests include cycling; regularly taking part in long distance events of up to 120 miles, keeping myself fit and athletic. I have a keen interest in music, regularly attending concerts, as well as being an avid guitarist. I am also proficient cook and like to explore international cuisines by cooking for friends and family. I continue to enjoy all of these interests whilst I am working in Asia, happy that they are enhancing my teaching style and further immersion into the culture.

I am particularly interested in living and teaching in South Korea as this is a place where education is taken seriously. I want to teach within a system that understands the importance of English as a foreign language. In Thailand I am used to teaching class sizes of up to 45 students, however as a personable teacher I am keen to teach address smaller classes, where I can offer more one-to-one tutoring and manage individuals specific needs and character.

Dear Hiring Committee,

After completing my TEFL certificate in 2016 I went on to obtain my MSc in Social Anthropology. Now I wish to move somewhere new and exciting to experience new cultures and use my TEFL to further my experience in teaching. Having lived and worked abroad before, I always look forward to new and challenging opportunities such as this one.

Through my academic career I was involved in voluntary work at a library, running and organising children's reading and craft sessions; I found this to be highly enjoyable and rewarding. I would be thrilled for a new opportunity to work with children.

I am a creative individual who finds value in hard work and intuition, and I hope to bring the same values to my classroom.

I wish to apply as a couple, my parter (a US citizen) has previous teaching experience in an elementary school in California.

We would both love the opportunity to live and work abroad in beautiful South Korea, and use our qualifications and experience to fulfil this position.

Kind Regards,

Rebecca Davies

I am an outgoing, full of life individual always looking for ways to make people smile. One of my strengths is that I am constantly reflecting on my practice and looking for ways to improve myself. I believe I can adapt well put into any environment seeing that I come from a country that embraces various cultures, religions and languages. My previous experience teaching 2 – 3 year old children has taught me to become more patient, open-minded and eager to try something new everyday .I have an excellent sense of humour. I love to laugh and at times I would incorporate humour into my lessons so that the children gain an interest and pleasure in the lesson. I also love to hear the children's own laughter coming from the playground.