SAT/AP Teachers

Academically, I have excelled over the years, and I believe I have the right skills to help students currently navigating through the intricate web of the college process. As a high school senior, I scored a near perfect score on the ACT, earning a 35. In my undergraduate studies at UCLA, I have managed to earn my four year degree in only three years while keeping a high GPA that earned me Magna Cum Laude Honors, as well as taking advanced classes that earned me UCLA College Honors.
Through UCLA, I have experience living in Korea. I was awarded as a Korea University Undergraduate Fellow. Last summer UCLA funded my studies, and I lived in Anam, Seoul, and attended Korea University. I adapted to the culture quite easily and am eager to return to practice my Korean language skills and to reconnect with many of my Korean friends.
I believe I would excel in this type of position because not only do I have the academic merit to teach these at times advanced courses, but because I also have work experience that has fostered my interpersonal relations. Working as both a Spanish tutor and a Customer Service Representative as Whole Foods Market has prepared me to deal with people in a calm and mature manner. My familiarity with the college process with help ease the nerves of students caught up in dealing with competitive American Universities. Just as these students are preparing to take the next step in their academic careers, after this next year I plan on taking mine and continuing on the Graduate School. I plan to take the GRE in October before my period of availability and will also be able to offer insight on this process.

My professional endeavors have enhanced my creative problem-solving and interpersonal skills. As a VISAS language consultant, I helped international students improve their conversational English language skills. To work through miscommunications and misunderstandings, I worked together with my students to develop creative communication skills, thus enhancing my social communication skills, as well as my collaborative skills. Additionally, for many of my internships, I was often tasked with research assignments. When the answers to my questions were not easily found, I took the initiative to cold-call companies and interview people directly. This highlights my self-motivation, as well as my determination to excel at the task at hand. I believe that my determination and my creativity will be an asset to GLOII and advantageous creating a positive and effective learning environment.

My academic interests will also be beneficial in this role. I have taken a diverse set of classes, ranging from Comparative Politics to World War II History, as well as several psychology courses. I believe I am well equipped and well experienced to teach these broad academic subjects effectively and clearly. Not only am I well-versed in these subjects, I am also highly interested in these topics, which will make teaching both easier and better, for myself and for the students. Furthermore, as an intern for Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation, a bureau in the United States Department of the Interior, I was immersed in not only the current state the U.S politics and the U.S government but also the history of the government. I believe this experience will be beneficial when teaching students topics regarding the United States government, as well as United States history.

Lastly, I have tutoring experience in reading, writing, and math. Though they were for a younger group of students, I believe I can take the skills and experiences gained from tutoring elementary students and use them to become a better and more effective teacher to older students.
Lastly, I have experience tutoring young elementary students in reading, writing, and math. Though students taking AP and SAT preparation classes would be older, I believe I can take the skills and experiences gains from teaching younger students and use them to become an effective teacher for older students as well.

Dear to whom it may concern,

My name is Yanira Reyes, an American, I’m 26 years old and currently teaching Spanish at a high school. I have been working at Shawnee Mission School District since 2015. I have also taught English abroad in South Korea for a year. After having taught in Korea I knew I wanted to keep teaching and decided to obtain my masters. I have a Master’s in Education and a certification in TEFL from the United States.

My experiences have mold me to become the teacher I am now. My students are the ones who keep molding me to become the best version of myself. Just like my students push me to be better each day, I also empower my students to be themselves and to follow their passion. I constantly try to get involved with the community and see how my lesson plans can extend into the events in the community. For I believe my students will succeed if I make my assignment more meaningful, relevant, and fun.

Some of the assignment I have created have gotten my students rewards and recognitions:

• Creating your ideal business idea (Bizfest in Kansas City – 2nd place)
• Creating a social justice video for a film festival (Central Missouri University)
• Writing a poem about a theme “It starts with me” (Kansas State PTO – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and this year possibly state)
• Creating a painting using the same style of a Hispanic artist or being influence by the Hispanic community. (Got to display their art work at first Friday downtown KC)
• Write an essay in Spanish for a scholarship… have only had one winner for this.

There are more events I would like my students to get involved, but at the moment these are events I have been successfully to have my students partake. I also take my top students, who have shown great leadership attributes, to leadership conferences. I believe if I ask my students to be great leaders I have the responsibility to give them tools to do so.

Thank you for your time!

Sincerely,

Yanira Reyes

I am currently a sophomore studying Foreign Affairs and East Asian Studies at the University of Virginia. These two majors are heavily writing oriented, so I have a significant amount of experience in critical writing and reading. Therefore, I am applying to tutor in critical reading, writing, AP Language and AP Literature. In the past, I have had experience teaching English to Korean elementary students, and I currently tutor two Korean international students here in Charlottesville, Virginia as a part time job.
From 2015-2016, I studied in South Korea as a high schooler. Through my experience abroad, I came to understand how hard it is to learn a foreign language. Through my struggles making linguistic and cultural mistakes, I developed a passion for those who are studying foreign languages. This experience made me a much more outgoing person, and I strive very hard to make my students feel very comfortable, and also to make them feel as though they are free to make mistakes. I believe this is a very healthy outlook on teaching, as it promotes confidence and the willingness to improve in my students.

I have a bright personality and love to work with people. I like to help other people and feel satisfied when I help people achieve the best they can be. I am fluent in English and Korean. I also lived in Seoul, Korea for 14.5 years during my childhood. I would like to live there again, on my way this time.

I am interested in applying for an part-time teaching position. As a 2007 graduate of Teachers College Columbia University, I have been teaching mathematics in two and four year colleges and universities.

I am currently teaching various mathematics courses at a two year college. I believe my teaching experience and passion for community engagement make me an ideal candidate for a teaching position.

It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution to your school. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Best Regards,

Larry Kwon

I am interested in applying for a teaching position for ESL. I believe I am better suited to teach at levels because I have an outgoing, creative and vibrant personality. As a 2012 graduate of Kent University, Canterbury, UK, I have experience in skills such as; creativity, leadership and communication. My current qualifications mean that I am qualified enough to successfully undertake the task of teaching English. I am currently about to finish my Master’s in Applied linguistic and TESOL.
I taught at the university level, at the university of Kent, this position enabled me to develop my skills in being creative, classroom management, and communication.

I have experience in sells, as I was a customer service for BT and other retailers. I would love to bring these areas together in your company.

Dear Sir/Madam

I am very excited for the opportunity to join your team as a passionate and enthusiastic summer teacher. I am a full-time history teacher at a college-preparatory school and have been admitted to an MA in Historical Research Methods program at the University of Sheffield. I plan to be in Seoul, South Korea from June-August.

I have extensive teaching and tutoring experience in a wide variety of subjects as well as with a diverse range of students. In particular, I have taught ESL, English literature, composition, US and world history, and algebra 1 to preschool to college aged students. This has included students studying for AP, SAT, and TOEFL tests. Rather than push rote memorization and drills, I have focused on helping my students grasp the conceptual knowledge behind the material. After mastering the material, I instruct my students how to clearly articulate the content through verbal and written mediums. As a history teacher, preschool teacher, and private tutor I have gained experience in curriculum development and have learned how to shape lessons to fit the specific needs of my students.

In 2015, I spent a year abroad in South Korea where I studied Korean Language at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. By studying at a Korean university and living with a Korean family I quickly fell in love with the culture. I am so excited for the opportunity to go back again for a summer.

Throughout college I consistently worked full time while maintaining a full course load and a perfect GPA. This experience has made me a self-starter with an incredible work ethic. I am confident that my experience and enthusiasm make me an excellent candidate for this position. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Caitlyn Pauly