Ikenna: Korea: Oct 01, 2020

Over the past ten years, I have grown to love working with children. My experience has allowed me to work with a wide variety of age groups, ranging from three to thirteen years old. In this time, I have learned how to handle children in large groups, use appropriate discipline, cater to their needs, and engage with them in fun and creative ways. Previous work experience at Vice Media and Story Arc taught me to efficiently manage my time and sharpened my interpersonal skills. These skills will serve me well when it comes to lesson planning and working with the school's administration to ensure that my facilitation is appropriate and in line with the curriculum. In completing my TEFL coursework, I learned how to make lessons student-focused, limit teacher talking time, and the importance of eliciting understanding from students. I am excited to apply this knowledge in the classroom through the use of partner work, role-playing activities, songs, and educational games. As a creative, adaptable, and empathetic person, I am confident in my ability to assess students' needs and come up with new ways to make learning English not only exciting but also digestible.