SAT/AP Teachers

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

I've been teaching in all kinds of classes, both physical and virtual classes, across a vast variety of subjects: IB, AP, SAT, TOEFL, essay writing, English competitions, Spanish, etc. I have experience teaching 1:1, smaller groups, and bigger groups.

I have a very passionate and outgoing style that captivate the student both in physical and virtual classrooms. I've also lived all over the world (US, Spain, Russia, Korea, Mexico, and Tanzania), which helps me connect with students from all background. I've spent the past 2 years leading a French accelerator in Mexico, so I'm fluid in Spanish too.

I currently hold 3 offers for MA this fall (starting end of Sep) from University of Cambridge, LSE, and Columbia University for Development Studies MA. I have a very flexible schedule until my departure and I'm looking to dedicate my summer to teaching, once again!

During my undergraduate studies, I volunteered weekly as a Math and English tutor for high school students. I really enjoyed the experience of connecting with students and helping them achieve the marks they wanted. The students I helped all had different backgrounds but they all had this common goal to attend university with scholarship. Their endeavor was inspiring and pushed me to work hard as well.
Prior to this, I volunteered many years as a Sunday school teacher for young children which made me a very patient person. I am very dedicated in everything I do, and this position would be no exception.

I am a critical thinker, reader, and writer– honed by my discipline in Philosophy and my global experience. I am a quick adapter, as I have lived in seven different countries since I left Korea at the age of three. I have been in the American curriculum for 15+ years, acquiring perfect fluency in both Korean and English. I have been attending Gordon College, a Christian liberal arts college, located in Boston and am projected to graduate magna cum laude. I served as a Korean Augmentation to The United States Army (KATUSA), and recently came back from a study abroad from Oxford University– where I studied Philosophical Theology, Post-Kantian Philosophy, British Literature, and conducted personal undergraduate research.

Not only am I skilled at what I do, but I am also driven by strong moral character. My global experience provides me with a deeper level of understanding and empathy for those who are different, and I have channeled these understandings to better the community I encompass. I am very familiar with ELL (English Language Learner) students, not only as a TEFL/TESOL certified teacher, but also as a global citizen who can connect and relate in a unique and meaningful way.