ESL Teachers

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.

I am a career educator; this is what I do.

My skills:
Creative thinking
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Time management
Collaboration and teamwork
Independent research
Active listening
Rapport building
Leadership
Resilience

My Experience:

Learning Support Assistant (contracted)
Cwmbran High School, via Suppleo Education.
September 2023 – July 2024
During my contract at Cwmbran High, I worked with several classes, covering various educational and behavioural support needs. Much of my time was spent as ‘general support’, providing aid not only to the child I was assigned but to the whole class (dependent on the lesson and the needs of the children in each lesson). I worked closely with their teachers to ensure the correct support was given and to highlight what areas needed the most work, particularly with English and creative engagement.

Youth Worker
Gateway City Church, in Wollongong – Australia
February 2018 – August 2018
During my internship in Australia, I was one of twenty youth workers who looked after up to one hundred and twenty children (from the ages of 11-18). I assisted in organising events and running 'small groups' of up to ten children.

During the pandemic, I also acted as the English teacher for my younger siblings and family members due to school closures.

My personality:
I consider the strengths of my personality (and character) to be my resilience, my outgoing nature, and my overall adaptability. I am confident in my abilities to work with anyone and build meaningful connections. I approach most things with a smile and a can-do attitude because I'm eager to give my best and have a positive impact on those around me.

In my experience, I would say that my greatest strengths are the soft skills I have developed over the years as a mentor teaching majlis-style debate to young people from all over the world. Soft skills that include things like empathy, patience, cross-cultural communication and my flexibility when things don't go according to plan as well as my adaptability. From my time teaching English, I learned on the job how to enhance my delivery, tailor my lessons to personalise and cater to the needs of my students individual skill level and how to carry myself in a professional setting in a culture that was very new to me. Also, I would say based on my experience as an English teacher at a language exchange in Seongnam, my willingness to learn from others and use mistakes to improve and better myself to be the best I can be in everything I do would be a beneficial strength.

Experience:

Since I began working at age 15, I have 7 years of work experience and 3+ years of working in education. I have been a tutor, substitute teacher, and licensed psychology teacher. I graduated with my BA in Psychology, 120-hour TEFL certified, and have over 15 credits toward a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Skills:

– Active listening and empathy
– Crisis intervention
– Cultural competency
– Strong communication and organizational skills
– Documentation
– Classroom management techniques
– Ability to engage and motivate students
– Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments
– Conduct comprehensive research
– Develop valid proposals
– Collaboration and communication

Personality:

I am an eager learner and a dedicated, passionate, adaptable, and empathetic educator. I am optimistic, stern, and nurturing. I appreciate balance in work and pleasure, and am firm with my expectations for the life I desire to live.

Motivated, personable, non-traditional college graduate.
Talent for quickly mastering technology.
Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.
Highly skilled/proficient in MS Office programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher
Additional Certification in Teaching Business English, Teaching Online/One-on-one, and Teaching Young Learners (through TEFL Academy)

I am an enthusiastic and creative educator with a diverse professional background that blends the performing arts, design, and teaching. For over 17 years, I traveled the world as a professional performer, experiences that deepened my love for different cultures and sparked a passion for education. During this time, I taught dance to pre-teens and teens at summer camps and served as a teaching assistant in middle school art classes, where I enjoyed helping young students express their creativity. I also worked in after-school programs, gaining valuable experience supporting students in a range of activities.
In addition to my work with students, I built a successful career in design and advertising, where I developed strong communication and leadership skills. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Advertising Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, and recently completed a 120-hour TEFL certification to formally prepare for teaching English abroad. I am currently studying Korean to better immerse myself in Korean culture and communicate more effectively with students and colleagues. I am excited to bring my energy, creativity, and global perspective to the classroom, and to inspire students to learn English in a fun, supportive environment.