Umar: United Kingdom: Jan 01, 2022

I am a patient, determined, and adaptable individual from Coleraine, a small town in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. I am a bilingual native English speaker with an extensive background in art, computers, and literature. I have always had a passion for travel and adventure, which was further reinforced during my university years.
I have lived more than three years in Asia, between Thailand and Korea. I have also traveled to and visited many other countries during this time. I have developed a deep appreciation for other cultures and find I feel most comfortable when immersed in another countries traditions.
I have previous experience teaching in the Republic of Korea. I taught students between the ages of seven and sixteen years old. I helped guide and educate students onto their future paths and found it to be a truly rewarding experience. Helping students overcome their adversities and find confidence in themselves taught me a lot about teaching. I gained invaluable experiences in teaching children and teenagers, and I discovered subtle methods of engaging each age group.
During my tenure in Korea, the Covid-19 pandemic struck the world. During this time, we were able to continue educating our students by carefully planning and following social distancing guidelines along with efficient use of personal protection equipment (PPE). I believe the skills I developed during this time were invaluable and are still of use today as variants of Covid continue to persist. I have also been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine. I am confident in my ability to work safely and diligently under Covid safety restrictions.
I have completed my 120 hours TEFL course and an advanced 30 hour course for Teaching Young Learners.