Name: Alexandra
Teacher ID: 14116
Nationality: British
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: Yes

Available Date: 15th January 2024
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: City, Coastal

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: Politics, International Relations and French
University / Institution: University of Warwick
Grade: First
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I have a TEFL Level 5 certificate awarded in February 2021, where I completed 168 hours of training.

Were you educated in your native country?: Yes
Education comments:

Job title: EFL teacher
Employer: Kaplan Summer Schools
Date of employment: 07/2023-08/2023
Summary of role:

As an EFL teacher at Alpadia (Kaplan), I used the resources and guidance given to develop a bespoke set of EFL lessons (5 lessons daily lasting 45 minutes each) over a period of 6 weeks to a roving admission of students which changed weekly. Levels ranged from A1-B2, and I adapted my matetials based on the strengths, weaknesses, level and nationality of my students (European or other). Class sizes ranged from 15-20, with intensive classes averaging around 5 students.

Job title: Social Media Content Intern
Employer: HopStair
Date of employment: June 2023
Summary of role:

As a social media content intern, I liaised with the CEO to develop social media content and strategy, including creating a bespoke newsletter and edited podcasts in line with branding to be posted on official channels.

Job title: Language Assistant
Employer: British Council
Date of employment: 10/2022 – 05/2023
Summary of role:

As a language assistant I planned and taught EFL lessons in the aim of facilitating cultural exchange and enriching English proficiency over a period of 8 months. Class sizes ranged from 15-30 students, all from the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Job title: Welfare Officer
Employer: Kaplan Summer Schools
Date of employment: 07/2022
Summary of role:

As a welfare officer I ensured the welfare of over 230 students aged 10-17 alongside my team, and over 65 personally for a period of 4 weeks whilst following extensive safeguarding procedures.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

My previous experiences teaching abroad have demonstrated to me the value of EFL teaching done successfully, particularly when teaching a native language. Teaching abroad will allow me not only an opportunity for professional development but also for personal exploration South Korean culture, helping me to better understand my students and develop exciting lesson plans which help develop their language skills to a maximum.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

As I am already familiar with delivering taught EFL courses to students of multiple nationalities both abroad and in my home country, I believe I will be able to bring my current knowledge of EFL teaching within the CEFR framework to other nations successfully. The opportunity to develop my current skillset of creating interactive, engaging and productive lesson plans is exciting to me as I begin my career.

Teaching mixed-nationality classes most recently as an EFL teacher in a summer camp has demonstrated to me the huge potential of well-adapted lesson plans, effective teaching materials and curiosity towards other cultures and languages in the classroom. This is an aspect I am keen to bring to my next position, particularly when narrowing the focus onto one nationality.

Additional information:

Additionally, I have worked both paid and voluntary positions where I upheld extensive safeguarding protocol, namely as a welfare officer where I was responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of over 65 students in my house. Similarly, as a volunteer I have worked in homeless shelters where volunteers followed health and safety protocol and managing risk; I am therefore comfortable and familiar in both educational and welfare environments within the wider school ecosystem.

Name: Alexandra
Teacher ID: 14116
Nationality: British
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: Yes

Available Date: 15th January 2024
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: City, Coastal

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: Politics, International Relations and French
University / Institution: University of Warwick
Grade: First
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I have a TEFL Level 5 certificate awarded in February 2021, where I completed 168 hours of training.

Were you educated in your native country?: Yes
Education comments:

Job title: EFL teacher
Employer: Kaplan Summer Schools
Date of employment: 07/2023-08/2023
Summary of role:

As an EFL teacher at Alpadia (Kaplan), I used the resources and guidance given to develop a bespoke set of EFL lessons (5 lessons daily lasting 45 minutes each) over a period of 6 weeks to a roving admission of students which changed weekly. Levels ranged from A1-B2, and I adapted my matetials based on the strengths, weaknesses, level and nationality of my students (European or other). Class sizes ranged from 15-20, with intensive classes averaging around 5 students.

Job title: Social Media Content Intern
Employer: HopStair
Date of employment: June 2023
Summary of role:

As a social media content intern, I liaised with the CEO to develop social media content and strategy, including creating a bespoke newsletter and edited podcasts in line with branding to be posted on official channels.

Job title: Language Assistant
Employer: British Council
Date of employment: 10/2022 – 05/2023
Summary of role:

As a language assistant I planned and taught EFL lessons in the aim of facilitating cultural exchange and enriching English proficiency over a period of 8 months. Class sizes ranged from 15-30 students, all from the Hauts-de-France region of France.

Job title: Welfare Officer
Employer: Kaplan Summer Schools
Date of employment: 07/2022
Summary of role:

As a welfare officer I ensured the welfare of over 230 students aged 10-17 alongside my team, and over 65 personally for a period of 4 weeks whilst following extensive safeguarding procedures.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

My previous experiences teaching abroad have demonstrated to me the value of EFL teaching done successfully, particularly when teaching a native language. Teaching abroad will allow me not only an opportunity for professional development but also for personal exploration South Korean culture, helping me to better understand my students and develop exciting lesson plans which help develop their language skills to a maximum.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

As I am already familiar with delivering taught EFL courses to students of multiple nationalities both abroad and in my home country, I believe I will be able to bring my current knowledge of EFL teaching within the CEFR framework to other nations successfully. The opportunity to develop my current skillset of creating interactive, engaging and productive lesson plans is exciting to me as I begin my career.

Teaching mixed-nationality classes most recently as an EFL teacher in a summer camp has demonstrated to me the huge potential of well-adapted lesson plans, effective teaching materials and curiosity towards other cultures and languages in the classroom. This is an aspect I am keen to bring to my next position, particularly when narrowing the focus onto one nationality.

Additional information:

Additionally, I have worked both paid and voluntary positions where I upheld extensive safeguarding protocol, namely as a welfare officer where I was responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of over 65 students in my house. Similarly, as a volunteer I have worked in homeless shelters where volunteers followed health and safety protocol and managing risk; I am therefore comfortable and familiar in both educational and welfare environments within the wider school ecosystem.