ESL Teachers

Experience: I have two years experience in the TEFL field. I have taught conversational English to European high-school students who came to Ireland on short stays, from one week to a month. We would have English classes in the morning and then cultural excursions in the afternoon. I managed classes of up to twenty pupils and supervised up to sixty on excursions.

Whilst in Vietnam I had the privilege of teaching students from kindergarten up to adult, in both private and state school settings. Part of the experience I gained there was in preparing students for the IELTS suite of exams. On a personal level, I thrived in Vietnam, having enjoyed the immersive experience that came with the different culture and way of life. I found my experience there to be thoroughly enriching, and one I hope to emulate in South Korea.

In Italy I had my first experience preparing students for Cambridge exams. This was an invaluable experience, and a place which I may someday wish to return to.

I am a humble, conscientious and quietly determined person. I am curious and love to learn, one of my favourite sayings is “every day's a school day.”

I have completed the 120 hour TEFL course.
I also have experience coordinating young learners, instructing them through activities, teaching new skills, and helping them achieve their goals, from my job as a social care worker.
In many other jobs I have trained in new recruits, and explained complex knowledge in a way the they can easily understand.
I am very approachable and good with kids and all ages.
I have a background and understanding in psychology.
I am a very good listener with strong observation skills.

I am described as a personable, enthusiastic and bubbly person who is passionate about learning and helping others. I have experience private tutoring for primary school students in English, Maths, Chinese and Japanese. I thrive to exceed expectations and attempts each task effectively and efficiently as I am a diligent, organised worker who is goal-orientated and people-focused.

As English is my first language, I would love the opportunity to be able to teach a class while improving the basic Korean that I know. I have never been to South Korea before but its rich culture and history fascinates me.

I want to develop both my professional and personal skills. Some skills I already have include language (English, Japanese, Chinese and basic Korean), customer service, hospitality and administration.

Thank you for your time and consideration!
I look forward to hearing back from you!

In terms of experience, I have a diverse professional background that has allowed me to develop adaptability and a strong work ethic. My roles have ranged from equities trading, where I conducted thorough market analysis and managed risk, to hands-on positions such as car detailing and laboring, which required attention to detail and discipline. Additionally, my experience coaching soccer for kids and teenagers has helped me build strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to engage and motivate young learners.

When it comes to my personality, I am highly ambitious and goal-oriented. I take pride in my meticulous attention to detail and my ability to stay organized and focused in any task I take on. I am also a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, which allow me to connect well with others, whether I’m working independently or as part of a team.

Regarding my skills, I am technically proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, which help me stay efficient and organized in my work. I excel in both independent and team-based environments, and I am committed to delivering high-quality results in everything I do. My ability to stay adaptable, coupled with my strong work ethic and problem-solving mindset, makes me confident in my ability to contribute effectively in any role.

With a decade of experience working in the development and youth sector, I would bring enthusiasm, determination and skills to the team. Born on the Island of Hoy, I am committed to seeing rural Scotland thrive. I understand the problems our communities face: volunteer fatigue; youth depopulation; (fuel) poverty – the challenges are many. But, the people who built an infrastructure of opportunity from grassroots volunteering, inspire me daily.
Right now, I am working as a Community Development Officer for Island of Hoy Development Trust: leading a community owned housing project. This initiative was born from a grassroots ambition to combat the housing crisis, caused partially by the rise of AirBnB and Holiday Homes outpricing young and working people. I formed a steering group, made up from local islanders; especially, young people who attend the Hoy Youth Hub (of which I am also a Trustee), in order to embed the younger generations’ voices into our community housing strategy. The project demands a high level of autonomy and flexibility, collaborating with the Local Council, Scottish Land Fund, Housing specialists – hence, my communication skills need to be excellent. Inclusion is foundational to my community outreach, as I strive to hear everyone’s voice, particularly those from minority groups or individuals lacking confidence. I hold creative workshops at the local primary school, because the youngest islanders have a stake in our future. Holding idea cafes in the community café, and online, provides an alternative setting to gather thoughts, ideas and opinions, and this has demonstrated that conventional meetings do not always harness the imagination of all community members. I am comfortable working under high pressure and spontaneous conditions, as the needs of the island can change depending on external circumstances, such as Wind Turbine failure and therefore the need to generate new forms of income for our island economy. In a prior capacity as Project Development Officer for the Trust, I led the restoration of a disused building, and created a vibrant island hub, comprised of a community hub, digital suite (with the aim of tackling digital inequality), and a space for young people.
I am firmly committed to ensuring young people are heard, in spaces where decisions about their future are taken. As Project Coordinator for Rural Youth Project, I led a series of Idea Hack weekends in rural areas of Scotland, including Hoy and Huntly, where young people were invited to attend: sharing their experiences of rural life and their vision for the future of their community and Scotland more broadly. Organising the events included, budget management, recruitment, stakeholder engagement, logistical planning – and ultimately, creating the workshop resources for the weekend event. I facilitated a range of group conversations and team building workshops. Further, I chaired a dialogue between policy makers, development trust board reps, councillors and MSP reps and the youth delegates. Consequentially, stakeholders, including Development Trusts and policy makers, were inspired by the ideas and passion the youth delegates had, demonstrating the critical need to continue these conversations and ensure the voice of young people is heard loudly. I was tasked with conceiving impact reports, assessing the success of these events. I also maintained Rural Youth Project’s presence on social media platforms, which helped diversify our youth network. I am confident advocating for stronger representation of young people in rural places, having spoken at Scottish Parliament on behalf of Rural Youth Project, and continue to speak up for young people and the challenges they face.
Working for Glasgow Caledonian University as a Researcher, I measured the impact of policy across the Devolved Nations of the United Kingdom, with specific focus on community owned assets and the extent to which this process empowers those involved. I built relationships with public bodies, including Scottish Government, and four community groups who formed to take on an asset in their community. The Scottish Case Study documented the journey a Development Trust in Strathnaver went on to take a Clearance Village back into community ownership. At the core of the research, was co-production; hence, I was led by the needs and wishes of the local people pursuing the acquisition. I developed research skills, in developing case studies based on interviews, surveys and various workshops with the wider community. Ultimately, I helped analyse the findings and created reports designed for government, and I presented our findings at the Rural Entrepreneurs Conference in Glasgow.
Holding a first-class honour in Drama, and an MLitt Playwriting and Dramaturgy, I enjoy working in demanding, yet creative environments. Following graduation, I volunteered overseas in Uganda and Nepal for several months, with youth led charity Restless Development. I enjoyed learning from new people, and especially loved living with host families, where I practised Nepali and tried to learn new recipes. As Programme Team Lead in Nepal, I supported the health and wellbeing of three cohorts of young volunteers, from across UK and Nepal. I learned many things, but chiefly the power of listening, respect and kindness.
Nepal remains my favourite country, outside Scotland, and sparked my love for travelling and meeting new people. In my free time, I volunteer; currently, I am setting up creative writing workshops, specifically for the LGBTQ community within Orkney, where services lack, which is being supported by LGBT Health and Wellbeing. When the weather is good, you’ll find my cycling or wandering a coast!
I would bring confident experience in community development and youth advocacy, based on my international and regional work. I am committed to ensuring the voices of young people in Scotland’s rural communities are not ignored, and bring energetic and creative solutions to the problems we face. Based on my home island, I am passionate about rural places and the people who make these communities great places to live. Finally, I would love the opportunity to bring enthusiasm and determination to the role of Project Lead for Rural Youth Action Network.

I enjoy learning and teaching new languages and immersing myself in new cultures. I love connecting with other people and truly being part of my local community and I hope to continue learning and growing more while teaching. I currently have my 120-hour TEFL certification and I do have some experience in math tutoring and childcare. I also have worked in a management capacity in multiple other industries and am very well-acquainted with public speaking.

I bring a solid foundation in ESL teaching through my CELTA training, where I had the opportunity to teach diverse adult learners from Brazil and Japan in six different sessions. This hands-on experience helped me develop a deep understanding of language acquisition, along with effective strategies for engaging students from various cultural backgrounds. My training has honed my ability to tailor lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring both linguistic growth and learner confidence. This experience has equipped me with the practical skills to create dynamic, interactive, and communicative lessons, fostering an environment where students feel motivated to improve their English proficiency.

If one were to ask my friends and family to describe me, they would describe me, as a very caring, diverse, perfectionist and energetic intelligent woman. I am a private yet enthusiastic person that enjoys whatever I do in life. As a perfectionist, I take great pride in many things, particularly school and work. Organization is important to me in both my personal and professional lives because it allows me to make the most of my opportunities.

I believe that one of my most distinguishing characteristics is the range of my experiences. In addition to my master's and bachelor's degrees, I am fluent in English and have a natural talent for applying the foundations of information technology to convey human experiences.

My expectations and thoughts about any job position are consistent with all other occupations and future obstacles I will experience in life. Tolerance, acceptance, and understanding are all different in everyday life, including tolerating or accepting persons who are different from ourselves.

Experience: I taught Sunday School and led youth Bible study at my church back home in San Francisco for four years while in High School. Today I like to volunteer with the youth programs at my local church. I enjoy working with kids. I learn more from them and they bring me joy.

Personality: I am bubbly, have a ton of energy and have a very positive outlook on life. My personality type is ENFP; the campaigner. I only want to see others win and achieve their highest goals. I am a cheerleader and supporter and a people person. I am extremely outgoing, can adapt to any environment and talk to any person.

Skills: I am adaptable, a fast learner, a problem solver and I am very empathetic. My strongest skill is that when a problem arises, I immediately go into solution mode rather than panic. I am excellent at time management, organization, leadership and offering good direction. If there is a goal set before me, I achieve it.

My name is Mackenzie and I am currently a Student Services Specialist at a community college. I have been teaching kids at various jobs for about 8 years now. I started off as a summer camp counselor, where I would independently lead classes of up to 15 kids (ages 4-13, depending on the class). I taught dance classes, theater classes, cooking classes, and engineering classes. I also worked as a teacher’s aid for a class of 3rd grade students (ages 8-9). In that role, I focused primarily on reading and writing skills with the kids, and finding creative ways to engage kids in making learning fun! In college, I volunteered reading books to primary school kids, as well as helping them read and develop their skills.
I also have my 220-hour Level 5 TEFL certification, which included Zoom sessions that allowed me to practice preparing and delivering English lesson plans to an actual class. I learned a lot of really great skills and techniques from the TEFL course, especially about teaching English in an understandable way and making English fun and engaging! After all, I believe that students learn best when they are truly engaged and interested in the material.
I am passionate about teaching and helping people, and I think that makes me a great English teacher. I am observant, compassionate, and I really pay attention to each individual student’s goals and progress. I have always had a knack for teaching in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. My TEFL teacher mentions in her recommendation letter that I have a confident teaching style and a great ability to establish rapport with any class.
Also, I am familiar with Korean culture and customs because I studied abroad at Hanyang University!