Oscar: United Kingdom: Sep 01, 2021

The position of entry-level English Teacher in South Korea is incredibly interesting on two counts. Firstly, I would love to develop the skills I have recently learned on my TEFL course in a classroom environment. I believe that my calm and open manner will encourage students to approach their learning with enthusiasm whilst acknowledging that mistakes are a necessary aspect in any learning curve. Furthermore, the school environment appeals to my own upbringing and fond memories of secondary school. I graduated from Ripon Grammar School in 2017 and would love to return to a similar community of learners whose focus is not distracted by a busy urban setting. I should also note that despite my experiences as a university student in London, which did serve to develop aspects of my character, I came to the recognition that I am best suited to smaller environments in which it is easier to make meaningful connections with those around you. It is for these two principal reasons that I look forward to teaching in a new and refreshing learning environment this coming academic year.

In addition to my command of the English language, my deep personal interest in literature has served to develop my understanding of the intricacies of the language whilst also opening my eyes to cultures different to my own. I have both a clean criminal record and driving licence, whilst my vaccination record includes a double vaccination against COVID-19. Finally, I have developed my ability to communicate with teenagers and adults throughout the past several years in my role as a football coach. I amassed international coaching experience in the 2017-18 season in my role as an Assistant Coach in Hong Kong. In addition to coaching with my local football club, Ripon City Panthers, I further improved my ability to communicate detailed instructions in my role as UCL Women’s Football Team Head Coach during the past two football seasons. This role was taken in tandem with my FA Level 2 in Coaching Football certificate. I believe these experiences have shaped my interest in teaching and my ability to serve as an effective communicator.