ESL Teachers

Hello! I have recently completed a two-month TESOL program in Vietnam (October – December 2023). As I have very recently returned to the UK from my Vietnam program, I'm researching and assessing what teaching opportunities are available and exploring Teaching English opportunities in Asia! I thoroughly enjoy working with children and have been very fortunate to gain teaching experience in a kindergarten setting since teaching in Vietnam. I would love to teach English to this age group again (during my TESOL program, I was placed in different Vietnamese schools and I taught between the ages of 2-12 years old. I am very eager to teach in a kindergarten setting again).

I have also completed two summer camp counselor positions in the USA during 2022 & 2023; living with and looking after a group of approximately 20 kids aged 7-10 years old. This involved coordinating, leading and assisting with sports and activities, as well as managing the day-to-day health and welfare of our campers.

I am a very dedicated, genuine and adventurous individual who is not afraid to explore out of my comfort zone.

I hold a master’s degree in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action from the University of Bath. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. I have a level 5 TEFL certification. My academic background, coupled with my TEFL certification, positions me as a well-qualified candidate for this role. As a fluent English speaker, I am confident in my ability to effectively communicate with students from various linguistic backgrounds. My teaching experience revolves around mentoring schemes for struggling students. This was aimed and adapted towards their skill set, towards improving their behaviours and academic outcomes. This was completed whilst I was still a student as part of a mentoring and peer tutoring scheme, part-time over 3 years. This mostly consisted of 1-on-1 tutoring to create a targeted experience to each student. However, group exercises and sessions were also taught. Additionally, I have experience working with diverse student populations, and I am adept at tailoring my teaching methods to meet the unique needs of ESL learners.

My teaching philosophy revolves around my academic background in International Development. I focused my research and projects towards the importance of adaptability of education internationally. I believe in the availability of education being accessible to all. I employ to create an engaging and effective learning experience for all students. I have developed a keen understanding of diverse cultures and student needs. I am adaptable and thrive in multicultural settings, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. By utilising my TEFL skills and experience in mentoring, I hope to expand my intercultural communication and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to increasing learning opportunities. I am also eager for the opportunity to live and relocate, with the work-life balance that this role offers.

I have ambition to immerse myself in the local culture, learn from my students, and contribute to their language development. I am impressed by its commitment to fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. I am ambitious about being a part of a team that values not only academic success but also the overall growth and well-being of the students.

I have four years of experience working in Higher Education institutions across London, including names such as Queen Mary University of London and the University of Greenwich, where I’ve consistently provided guidance to students, addressing their queries, concerns, and providing unwavering support.

Now, as a freshly graduated EFL Teacher, I am eager to integrate the wealth of knowledge gained from The TEFL Academy, along with valuable insights from my previous working experiences in marketing and customer relations. My people skills, creativity, and leadership abilities, positions me to foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment. I look forward to embarking on this rewarding journey and making a positive impact on the language learning experience.

My strengths include attention to detail, creativity and compassion.

In my role as a print designer at a luxury fashion brand I was required to have a meticulous eye for detail to ensure high quality – a trait that I will apply when composing lesson plans and grading my students work. I also frequently balanced concurrent projects successfully, which highlights my ability to multitask.

During my time working in the hospitality industry, I gained valuable skills such as being able to stay composed in demanding situations, as well as developing a keen ability to anticipate needs. These traits will allow me to confidently lead a classroom and be able to resolve any problems in a calm, professional manner.

My creativity will help me in producing fun and engaging activities for the students, and my compassion will ensure a safe and comfortable environment for them to learn in.

I am a hard working, dedicated and patient teacher. I always produce excellent students in my classroom. I have worked at 2 elementary schools and 1 kindergarten before. Throughout my 2 years of experience I have learnt a lot about children and education in particular. I am a free spirited person and I enjoy singing and dancing. My strongest points include lesson plans and delivering them.

Teaching is my passion! I have over 6 years of experience teaching a variety of levels in the United States, from middle school to special education to elementary school. My degree is in English and secondary education, but I have recently found that my greatest passion is teaching kindergarten. I bring a high level of energy, compassion, expertise, and skill to the classroom. My goal is to create an engaging, safe, positive, and supportive environment in which students can learn and grow. I form strong relationships with each of my students, building a positive classroom community and encouraging students to take risks and challenge themselves. Throughout my teaching experience, I have gained a wide range of instructional methodologies and classroom management strategies, including differentiating to a variety of learning styles, supporting struggling students through additional intervention, and challenging advanced students with additional materials. I have a positive attitude and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors. I believe I will make a strong addition to any teaching team!

I have many applicable strengths for this position. Firstly, I am currently teaching English as a Second Language online. This has provided excellent practical experience for teaching English in a physical classroom. It has given me the opportunity to understand my students who differ in age a lot better and has given me the ability to understand how much work is required to teach English successfully.

Secondly and personally, I am someone who generally loves people, socializing and I have a deep passion for learning about and experiencing new cultures. I am not one to shy away from a stage and I enjoy taking the lead. I am also someone who adapts easily to new environments and different people.

Thirdly, I have excellent interpersonal skills as the bulk of my work experience has required me to be personable and to meet my clients/customers where they are. For example, I have worked as an Aspiring Financial Advisor and I have worked and volunteered as an HIV Counsellor. Both these roles require someone who is sensitive to people and who will ensure that everyone is taken care of.

Lastly, My degrees have provided me with the necessary academic foundation for a role such as this as I have majored in International Relations and Studies. I have been privileged enough to be able to have studied different cultures and people extensively.

I am a hard working dedicated individual who also adapt easily in a team,my work is aligned with good teaching methods, allowing children to use their imagination in understanding the content.I am a very understanding person,who love people and to explore.I have good communication skills, computer skills, leadership skills as well as orientated skills.

I am a team player and a quality focused individual with excellent customer service and organisational skills. I aspire to learn and proficient in Microsoft packages such as excel, word and powerpoint.
I have administration experience working as an Admin and Clerical staff worker within the NHS in the UK.

My recent work experience as a Medical Secretary within the NHS has also allowed me guide and assist fellow colleagues in the usage of the recent Electronic Patient Record System known as HIVE.

I also have experience working as a youth leader for children and young adults, which gave me the skill of working well with young people. Carrying on, as a youth leader for children, I have experience presenting and speaking to a various amount of people. This has also developed my ability to be flexible during presentations and speeches.

I am compassionate and empathetic which will allow me to understand how my students are feeling learning a new language.
I am energetic and driven which allows me to stay focused on my goals.

For several years, I have focused my career path on many academic pursuits. I have graduated from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Howard College), whereby I had obtained a cum laude and received various awards based on my merit. Thereafter, I completed my level 5 Teaching English as a Foreign Language course.
As a trained mental health professional, I was also able assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. My role was instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools in my district which was to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence.
With a genuine and nurturing nature, combined with a professional and ambitious approach, I possess the primary skills needed in my field of teaching, including creativity, time management and attention to detail. Additionally, innovation and problem-solving are part of my skill set, with proficiency in planning. Experience in interacting with diverse populations has given me in-depth understanding and awareness of differences in both individuals and organizations. These qualities will contribute to teaching. Lastly, my personal philosophy is rooted in empowering others and creating a positive perspective of life circumstances.