ESL Teachers

I will be graduating with a doctorate in May of 2026 and am in process of getting my TEFL certificate. In addition, I have 3 years of teaching experience.

I have over 3 years' teaching experience with students aged 5-18, but I specialised in Secondary (11-18) education for my PGCE course in 2019. I am predominantly a Music teacher, but completed a 120-hour TEFL course and have worked with EAL (English as an Additional Language) students both 1-on-1 and as part of my wider teaching experience. Even though English is my native language, I speak conversational Korean and am semi-fluent in French and Spanish.
I enjoy travelling and learning languages, having taught myself basic Korean after becoming interested in Kpop in 2015. I then chose to study at a Hagwon in Cheonan during August 2017 and have been back to Korea twice since – in 2019 and 2024. I am not fluent (yet), but hope to develop my Korean language skills while teaching in Korea.
I believe that learning should be fun as our brains are more likely to take in new information if we are in a good mood and enjoying ourselves. I therefore strive to create engaging and entertaining lessons that balance technical information with practical, real-life examples. I have a bubbly and enthusiastic personality, and my students have commented on how much they enjoy my lessons and my style of teaching.

I've had 3-4 years (including my internship year) of teaching in classrooms at an elementary school from Kindergarten to 5th grade as a school counselor, where I taught students social-emotional skills. During my years in the classroom, I've implemented art, fun, music, and games into my lessons to it more engaging for my students while they express what they've learned through their creativity while they make the most of my lessons. Also, I've had almost 10 years of au pair experience in China during the summers where I live or visit a Chinese family and privately help and tutor English to their children.

When around kids, I am enthusiastic and I like fun, and I know that students like fun as well! I know when to flick the switch on and have an upbeat attitude and make my lessons as fun and engaging as possible. My active listening and empathy skills are high along with compassion toward my students and any job that involves them. I am a strong social and emotional support for the students along with English mentoring.

Lastly, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Fayetteville State University), Master's Degree in Professional School Counseling (University of North Carolina at Pembroke), and I am TEFL Certified. During my time of tutoring/mentoring to Chinese children as an au pair, I've used my talent/hobby as a writer to help the children improve their English writing skills. For example, at the moment, we are working on a book project to make it more fun and exciting, and I assist with the grammar and sentence structure!

I bring a strong blend of experience, personality, and skills that make me well-suited for teaching. I have several years of experience supporting diverse learners in classroom and educational settings, including roles in Special Education, student support, restorative practices, and behavior intervention. My background has allowed me to work closely with English language learners, students with different learning needs, and youth who benefit from individualized guidance. I am also TEFL-certified and have experience helping students build their communication and academic skills in a supportive way.

Personality wise, I am patient, adaptable, and calm under pressure. I build trust easily and create a positive, welcoming learning environment where students feel encouraged and understood. I’m dependable, open-minded, and able to adjust quickly to new cultures, school environments, and teaching expectations. Students and colleagues respond well to my warm, respectful communication style.

My key skills include classroom management, clear instruction, conflict resolution, restorative circles, trauma-informed practices, and goal tracking for student progress. I am effective at supporting language development, simplifying difficult concepts, and working with students who need extra structure or individualized attention. I also bring strong teamwork, documentation, and digital literacy skills, with proficiency in tools such as Google Classroom, Zoom, Canva, and Microsoft Office. Altogether, my experience, personality, and skills allow me to support students confidently and create a positive, engaging environment for learning.

With a foundation in dramatic arts and strong experience in sales, you excel at engaging others through expressive communication and persuasive storytelling. Your warm, outgoing personality and natural love for conversation make you easy to connect with, while your deep empathy allows you to understand people’s needs and respond genuinely. Together, these qualities give you exceptional strengths in communication, relationship-building, and influencing others.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Ottawa, a 120-hour TEFL certification, and hands-on teaching experience with learners ranging from early childhood to young adults, I am confident in my ability to contribute positively to your team and provide engaging English education across age groups. I am a very hard working, dedicated, and adaptable person with strong time-management abilities, organizational skills, and a quick learner.
My recent role as an English Language Assistant in Pamplona, Spain allowed me to develop and deliver lessons for students aged 8–18, with a strong focus on oral communication, phonetics, and adaptable instruction. I regularly tailored lessons to student needs, updated weekly learning goals, and assisted students requiring additional support. This experience strengthened my ability to create fun, dynamic, and meaningful lessons—qualities you highlighted as essential for this role.
Beyond the classroom, my background as a yoga instructor, childcare provider, and youth volunteer has built my creativity, patience, and strong rapport with young learners. For over a decade, I have worked with children from 2 months to 13 years old, developing games, activities, and routines that promote growth, confidence, and curiosity. I bring a cheerful, easygoing nature and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people learn—qualities I believe are deeply valued at your institution

I’m a TEFL-certified educator with a strong foundation in communication, creativity, and cross-cultural understanding.
My background in design means I can naturally create visually clear, engaging learning materials, and I will enjoy adapting lessons to suit different ages and learning styles.

I’m very patient, calm under pressure, and very organised, with experience supporting diverse groups through complex tasks in professional settings.

I’m warm and approachable, and I build trust easily with students and colleagues.

I’m also highly motivated to contribute positively to school life, support colleagues, and help learners gain confidence in English.

I plan to make Korea my home, not just a temporary situation, and I would relish the opportunity to grow within a school community long-term.

I have over three and a half years of hands-on teaching, tutoring, and facilitation experience, working with learners aged 4 to 18, including special needs. I have taught both in-person and online, supported homework and skill development, and adapted lessons for individual learning styles. I am also completing the final stage of my Education degree for Intermediate Phase Teaching.

I am patient, energetic, and highly motivated, with a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. I bring creativity, positivity, and strong relationship-building skills to every environment. I adapt easily, handle challenges well, and always strive to create a warm, encouraging learning atmosphere.

I excel in personalised teaching, lesson adaptation, academic support, and developing learners’ cognitive, fine-motor, and life skills. I am organised, reliable, and confident in managing diverse learning needs. My strong communication, problem-solving, and classroom management abilities help me support each learner’s progress effectively.

Holding a 120 hour TEFL qualification, I am currently teaching in Vietnam at a mix of public primary, secondary and high schools. I thoroughly enjoy this, and the variety of lessons to plan, as well as seeing the students progress from week to week. When planning lessons, I tailor these to the student's abilities as well as I can whilst following a set curriculum, and am sure to include games and activities that break down the students' resistance to learning what can initially feel like a very challenging language! I use a variety of props, games, quizzes and try to make lesson content as relevant to students, and as fun and educational as possible. I am very patient in my role, and seek to correct students pronunciation when necessary, or any errors, whilst still praising their progress and ensuring to the best of my ability that they realise mistakes are part of learning, and feel inspired to keep going.

Before teaching, I worked in theatre as a Development Assistant, raising funds for our young people's programmes, and organising events to bring people to the theatre. In this role, I also sharpened my literacy skills, as I did at university, achieving a First in English and Creative Writing (BA). Whilst in this role, I was also volunteering at Ministry of Stories, a London-based organisation that sought to encourage children not only to read well, but to write their own stories and use their imagination for good. Here, I was a facilitator-volunteer, primarily working with children aged between 6-10 years old, and also supervised some storyboarding workshops for secondary school aged children around different, typically gothic, themes. This was a role where my creativity was of service to others, and I saw children grow in confidence, which was extremely rewarding. In addition, I edited letters written from “monsters” to the students (Monster Mail), and I think this creativity goes a long way in making English feel more accessible, fun and useful for students. This in turn helps students open up and participate more in class.

Additionally, I have a background in customer service roles, which enabled me to better my communication. In my current teaching role, I teach several different schools and several different age groups at a time, often managing classes of up to 45 students. I am skilled at thinking on my feet when a planned activity isn't working for one class, and am keen to improve, discussing with other teachers ways they have navigated certain topics, vocabulary, or speech points that are hard for students to grasp. I reflect on the quality of a lesson and student engagement and optimise when beneficial for students. I enjoy finding solutions and I believe that my role as a teacher is to encourage students as well as correct them, make learning fun, and foster a sense of pride in their work, and confidence in their skills.

I would love to expand on my existing teaching experience and build a meaningful career teaching English abroad.

Many thanks for your consideration

I have been working with students younger than me ever since high school. I love being able to work with youth and give them guidance to help them achieve their goals. Currently, my full-time job is working with students in 6th-10th grade, helping them fine tune their skills that will be necessary in high school and college. I have created courses and used pre-made courses and I am able to adapt to the situation to make sure that I can get the message through the to the students. I also work with elementary students, I teach contemporary dance, so I am helping them move their bodies in ways they are not used to, but also making it fun for them.