I lived in Seoul when I was a child. So, I am familiar with Korean culture and I know what kind of learning environments Korean students are exposed to. Later, I have immigrated to Canada with my family and eventually acquired Canadian citizenship. This job as an English teacher is an amazing opportunity for me, and teaching English to the young generations of Korea is both a privilege and honor for me.

I want to play a supportive role in the development of ESL program in Korea.

One of my strengths is that I can speak both languages of Korean and English fluently. Nowadays, the young students, often referred to as the digital generation, no longer want to adhere to traditional and outdated modes of English teaching. What they want is a more creative and practical use of English rather than pure regurgitation of sentences and problem sets. With this in mind, I try to pursue a creative and an interactive teaching method. For instance, I will form a more interactive classroom so that students are able to gain learning experiences not just from a one-way lecture method, but also from other students through the use of discussion and various activities. This way of teaching, in my opinion, will enhance overall learning experience and also provide social and psychological benefits to students (e.g. students getting to know each other better through discussion). I will constantly look for and develop teaching methods to guide students in their educational journey. My background in arts and designs will help me in this endeavour by giving me ways of creative thinking and imagination.

Along with creating a more stimulating and interactive environment, I also place a tremendous value and importance on a teacher’s relationship with a student. I consider myself to be a caring and considerate person. These personal qualities will help me build warm rapport with students.

I am really looking forward to working in this job and thank you.