Gabriel: United States: Jan 09, 2018

The opportunity to teach in Korea would grant me the chance to fulfill my calling to teach the English language efficiently and effectively to non-native speakers. Up to this point my long life experience has been geared toward the teaching of the English language to people across the world. My recent position as an assistant language teacher in Santiago, Chile compelled me to further my English teaching career outside of the United States. Also, my teaching assistant position in a United States public elementary school provided me with purpose to further my teaching career. Currently, my desire is to share what I have learned throughout my teaching journey and I believe Korea is the place to bestow my pedagogical knowledge. As a history major in college, the study of Korea intrigued me. Working and living in Korea would grant me the opportunity to share and exchange perspectives with Korean citizens. By communicating with Korean citizens I will be able to share what it is to be a native from the United States and learn about everyday experiences through the Korean perspective. Other than my strong desire to be an effective teacher and student, my interest in Korea’s profoundly complex historical epochs, cultural phenomenon and technological advancements have inspired me to want to teach ESL in Korea. Currently, I am teaching English in Colombia, I have been teaching here for the last 3 years.