Name: Anna
Teacher ID: 14254
Nationality: British
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 1st March 2024
Travel Plans: I am travelling with friends
Location Preferences: City

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: History
University / Institution: University of Birmingham
Grade: 1st class
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I am currently completing my TEFL certification and it will be completed by November.
Includes: 30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness Module
50-hour English Language Teaching Methodology Module
Includes Teaching English to Young Learners Unit
20-hour Video Observation Module
20-hour Telephone Teaching Module
10-hour Teaching Large Classes Module

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

Graduated in July 2019

Job title: Technical Administrator
Employer: Canal & River Trust
Date of employment: November 2019-present
Summary of role:

• Provided technical administration support for the Infrastructure Services team by applying specialist knowledge to achieve accurate and high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Operated business processes accurately and to scheduled deadlines using appropriate business systems such as SAP and the registering of new applications.
• Reviewed and designed business processes to ensure efficient business support by liaising with the Infrastructure Services team.
• Communicated effectively with customers, suppliers and a wide range of colleagues, ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Collated and analysed data from schemes according to requirements, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Ensured all projects were invoiced within an appropriate period and that the finances of the team were recorded and analysed to be fed back at monthly meetings with the team.
• Recorded feedback from customers and relayed this to the team to action.

Job title: Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Employer: Springbank Primary School
Date of employment: July 2023
Summary of role:

Worked with ages 6-10.
• Supervised and provided learning support for pupils with or without special needs. Key focus on English spelling, pronunciation and reading.
• Established trusting relationships with pupils and interacted with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encouraged pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.
• Supported the teacher with behavioural management.
• Prepared resources required for learning activities and assisted pupils in their use.
• Provided feedback to pupils and teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress and any problems that arose.

Job title: Heritage Assistant
Employer: Aston Hall
Date of employment: August 2018
Summary of role:

Held history workshops with children.
• Encouraged children to participate in workshops and maintained their interest in the activities by being creative.

Job title: Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Employer: Pikemere Primary School/Alsager High School
Date of employment: 2014-2015
Summary of role:

Worked with ages 10-12
• Assisted teachers and pupils in Year 7 geography and primary school lessons.
• Helped to devise new ideas and approaches to enhance classroom learning.
• Developed resources for activities.

Job title: Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Employer: Alsager Library
Date of employment: July-September 2014
Summary of role:

Reading Challenge with Primary/Elementary School aged children
• Discussed with the children what they had read and asked questions to keep them interested.
• Gave them rewards, incentives and praise for their achievements in reading.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

I have always wanted to make a difference in the world, and my philosophy is that it starts with children. The focus on education in South Korea has drawn me to want to teach there to help educate future generations. Working with children has always made me feel energized and excited when they learn something new, and this, combined with my appreciation of South Korea, makes me an ideal candidate to teach English there. South Korea is a place I have grown to love since I visited last summer. I fell in love with the atmosphere, the scenery, and the people. Whenever I would try to speak Korean, the people were patient and understanding, and I felt encouraged by this and drawn by the welcomeness. This was something that helped when I encountered cultural differences, as I was open-minded and had a willingness to learn. I saw these cultural differences as a positive and a chance to learn more about South Korea. I was also in awe of the mountains surrounding Seoul and the palaces surrounded by modern infrastructure, which all increased my desire to live there. With this enthusiasm, I was excited about the potential of teaching English in South Korea.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

Recently, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in a primary school, helping out in lessons with classes aged 7 to 10. In these lessons, I would explain instructions to the children that motivated them to learn and complete their activities, keeping the children on track, for example, by creating bridges with different resources and during guided reading time. This enabled me to establish solid relationships with the children, which allowed me to understand their needs and abilities and cater to them. This relationship, I believe, can enable the children to become more successful in their academic studies. During this task, I helped to develop my communication skills. I was also communicating with the staff and main teacher to make the classroom run as successfully and efficiently as possible. Each school day was different, and I felt I was able to adapt and remain patient with the children when challenging situations and behaviours occurred. I had to be flexible, as in one situation I would be in the main classroom aiding groups of children with their activities, and in another situation, I would be one-on-one with a child with a different ability, focusing on spelling. Some of the children in the classroom did not have English as their first language, and I would overcome challenges here by being patient with the children and explaining the activity in a way they would understand. Here I would utilize my listening skills by understanding the needs of the children and responding to them. My organizational skills that I developed in my current job were further enhanced as I would need to organize classroom materials for the main teacher and know which staff to speak to about relevant issues, such as whenever students were in trouble. The experience of volunteering at this school solidified my enjoyment of working with children and made me want to teach English in South Korea even more.

In my position as an ESL teacher, I would seek to use my skills and experience to support students in reaching their highest potential, as I believe that every child needs to have a stimulating environment to develop. With my communication, patience, listening and organisational skills, I could assist each child in developing their own potential and learning styles. I could incorporate different learning styles into lessons and make the content and resources relevant to the lives of the children. This will utilize my flexibility and adaptability skills within a teaching environment, as I believe that all children are unique and have something special they can bring to their education. A part of this is having a positive attitude and an open mind and encouraging the children to try their best in their work, both independently and cooperatively. As a native English speaker, I have something that can help the conversations of South Korean students advance in the globalized world, and this is something I hope to achieve as an ESL teacher in South Korea. I know this would be a role in which I would flourish and could contribute significantly.

Additional information:

I have my DBS check and degree notarised and apostilled.

Name: Anna
Teacher ID: 14254
Nationality: British
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 1st March 2024
Travel Plans: I am travelling with friends
Location Preferences: City

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: History
University / Institution: University of Birmingham
Grade: 1st class
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

I am currently completing my TEFL certification and it will be completed by November.
Includes: 30-hour Grammar and Language Awareness Module
50-hour English Language Teaching Methodology Module
Includes Teaching English to Young Learners Unit
20-hour Video Observation Module
20-hour Telephone Teaching Module
10-hour Teaching Large Classes Module

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

Graduated in July 2019

Job title: Technical Administrator
Employer: Canal & River Trust
Date of employment: November 2019-present
Summary of role:

• Provided technical administration support for the Infrastructure Services team by applying specialist knowledge to achieve accurate and high-quality work in a timely manner.
• Operated business processes accurately and to scheduled deadlines using appropriate business systems such as SAP and the registering of new applications.
• Reviewed and designed business processes to ensure efficient business support by liaising with the Infrastructure Services team.
• Communicated effectively with customers, suppliers and a wide range of colleagues, ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Collated and analysed data from schemes according to requirements, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Ensured all projects were invoiced within an appropriate period and that the finances of the team were recorded and analysed to be fed back at monthly meetings with the team.
• Recorded feedback from customers and relayed this to the team to action.

Job title: Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Employer: Springbank Primary School
Date of employment: July 2023
Summary of role:

Worked with ages 6-10.
• Supervised and provided learning support for pupils with or without special needs. Key focus on English spelling, pronunciation and reading.
• Established trusting relationships with pupils and interacted with them according to individual needs and personalities.
• Encouraged pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.
• Supported the teacher with behavioural management.
• Prepared resources required for learning activities and assisted pupils in their use.
• Provided feedback to pupils and teachers on pupil’s achievement, progress and any problems that arose.

Job title: Heritage Assistant
Employer: Aston Hall
Date of employment: August 2018
Summary of role:

Held history workshops with children.
• Encouraged children to participate in workshops and maintained their interest in the activities by being creative.

Job title: Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Employer: Pikemere Primary School/Alsager High School
Date of employment: 2014-2015
Summary of role:

Worked with ages 10-12
• Assisted teachers and pupils in Year 7 geography and primary school lessons.
• Helped to devise new ideas and approaches to enhance classroom learning.
• Developed resources for activities.

Job title: Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer
Employer: Alsager Library
Date of employment: July-September 2014
Summary of role:

Reading Challenge with Primary/Elementary School aged children
• Discussed with the children what they had read and asked questions to keep them interested.
• Gave them rewards, incentives and praise for their achievements in reading.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

I have always wanted to make a difference in the world, and my philosophy is that it starts with children. The focus on education in South Korea has drawn me to want to teach there to help educate future generations. Working with children has always made me feel energized and excited when they learn something new, and this, combined with my appreciation of South Korea, makes me an ideal candidate to teach English there. South Korea is a place I have grown to love since I visited last summer. I fell in love with the atmosphere, the scenery, and the people. Whenever I would try to speak Korean, the people were patient and understanding, and I felt encouraged by this and drawn by the welcomeness. This was something that helped when I encountered cultural differences, as I was open-minded and had a willingness to learn. I saw these cultural differences as a positive and a chance to learn more about South Korea. I was also in awe of the mountains surrounding Seoul and the palaces surrounded by modern infrastructure, which all increased my desire to live there. With this enthusiasm, I was excited about the potential of teaching English in South Korea.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

Recently, I volunteered as a teaching assistant in a primary school, helping out in lessons with classes aged 7 to 10. In these lessons, I would explain instructions to the children that motivated them to learn and complete their activities, keeping the children on track, for example, by creating bridges with different resources and during guided reading time. This enabled me to establish solid relationships with the children, which allowed me to understand their needs and abilities and cater to them. This relationship, I believe, can enable the children to become more successful in their academic studies. During this task, I helped to develop my communication skills. I was also communicating with the staff and main teacher to make the classroom run as successfully and efficiently as possible. Each school day was different, and I felt I was able to adapt and remain patient with the children when challenging situations and behaviours occurred. I had to be flexible, as in one situation I would be in the main classroom aiding groups of children with their activities, and in another situation, I would be one-on-one with a child with a different ability, focusing on spelling. Some of the children in the classroom did not have English as their first language, and I would overcome challenges here by being patient with the children and explaining the activity in a way they would understand. Here I would utilize my listening skills by understanding the needs of the children and responding to them. My organizational skills that I developed in my current job were further enhanced as I would need to organize classroom materials for the main teacher and know which staff to speak to about relevant issues, such as whenever students were in trouble. The experience of volunteering at this school solidified my enjoyment of working with children and made me want to teach English in South Korea even more.

In my position as an ESL teacher, I would seek to use my skills and experience to support students in reaching their highest potential, as I believe that every child needs to have a stimulating environment to develop. With my communication, patience, listening and organisational skills, I could assist each child in developing their own potential and learning styles. I could incorporate different learning styles into lessons and make the content and resources relevant to the lives of the children. This will utilize my flexibility and adaptability skills within a teaching environment, as I believe that all children are unique and have something special they can bring to their education. A part of this is having a positive attitude and an open mind and encouraging the children to try their best in their work, both independently and cooperatively. As a native English speaker, I have something that can help the conversations of South Korean students advance in the globalized world, and this is something I hope to achieve as an ESL teacher in South Korea. I know this would be a role in which I would flourish and could contribute significantly.

Additional information:

I have my DBS check and degree notarised and apostilled.