My name is Samuel James Wiles, and I am a CELTA-qualified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language. I have over four years of experience working in Korean and Japanese Elementary, middle, and high schools and academies as both an assistant and full English teacher. I am presently looking for a suitable position in Taiwan or Korea, to start as soon as possible.

I am comfortable working in front of a class, and of tutoring students one-to-one. I am determined to develop my teaching skills further, and to learn new teaching methods for use in the classroom. I am looking forward to getting back to teaching and travelling to new places along the way!

I have collected the documents required, and am available for a Skype or telephone interview. My telephone number here is (+44) 01797260152 and my Skype ID is jollysam0. I have attached my resume below for your consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Kind Regards,
Samuel Wiles

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Personal Details

Address:
Forest Hill
London
SE23 3DQ
United Kingdom

Telephone: (+44) 01797260152
E-mail: samwiles@hotmail.co.uk
Skype: jollysam0

Personal Profile

I am a qualified Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, with almost four years of experience working in Korean and Japanese high schools and academies as both an assistant and as a full English Teacher. I have worked with kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high-school students, and also have some experience with teaching adults and special-needs students. I am comfortable working in front of a class, and of tutoring students one-on-one. I am determined to develop my teaching skills further, and of learning new teaching methods for use in the classroom. I seek new challenges and greater responsibilities in my teaching career.

Key skills

Can relate to people at all levels
Is receptive to new ideas
Can convey points clearly and concisely to non-native speakers
Creative at designing and preparing new materials
Can show initiative, and can take action without being directed
Can present target material in an interesting way
Can tutor students one-to-one effectively

Career History

Anyang-Manan Elementary School
Seoul, Korea
Native English Teacher
April 2013 - February 2014

Responsibilities:

Planning and teaching English classes for entire school
Encouraging free and unscripted English conversation within the classroom
Planning and teaching summer and winter camp
Planning and teaching after-school English camp for the students
Planning and teaching after-school English camp for teachers
Creating and designing English-related activities for use in the classes

Achievements:

This was the first time that I worked in an elementary school, either in Japan or Korea. Although I was nervous about the age difference between what I was used to, it proved to be a lot more rewarding. I was responsible for planning and teaching weekly after-school activities, for both the students and teachers. I also had to plan the summer and winter camp activities once again. However, I developed my teaching skills further while I was working there, especially in regards to using interesting activities to help the students with English.

Yongin-Daedeok Middle School
Seoul, Korea
Native English Teacher
April 2012 - April 2013

Responsibilities:

Planning and teaching English classes for entire school.
Encouraging free and unscripted English conversation within the classroom.
Setting and marking homework.
Writing and grading exams
Grading student essays
Planning and teaching summer and winter camp
Creating and designing English-related activities for use in the classes

Achievements:

This was the first time that I worked in a public school as a full English teacher. I had alot more responsibilities than before, and although the work was challenging, it was also very fulfilling and satisfying.

ICAS
Daegu, Korea
Native English Teacher
October 2011 - December 2011

Responsibilities:

Planning and teaching English for both kindergarten and elementary-level students.
Providing a native-English voice for the classroom.
Encouraging free and unscripted English conversation within the classroom.
Setting and marking homework.
Organising the school Halloween party.
Creating and designing English-related activities for use in the Elementary classes, such as singing, cooking, mask-making, and arts and crafts.

Achievements:

This was the first time that I had taught Kindergarten-level students without assistance, and I found that I particularly enjoy this level of teaching. I hope to teach more kindergarten classes in the future.

Mancheon Herald
Daegu, Korea
Temporary English Teacher
June 2011 - July 2011

Responsibilities:

Planning and preparing English lessons for both elementary and high school students.
Providing a native-English voice for the classroom.
Encourage free and unscripted English debates on subjects within English-language newspapers and children’s books.
Creating and designing English-related activities for use by the students.

Achievements:

This position gave me a lot more experience in teaching elementary students, and in the different methods used in teaching this age group.
I also improved my ability to hold informal discussions with the high school-level students on subjects important to them, such as exams, stress, war and universities.

Elite English School
Daegu, Korea
Native English Teacher
June 2011 - July 2011

Responsibilities:

Planning and preparing English lessons for both elementary and high school students.
Acting as a native-English speaker and source of non-formal conversation for the students.
Encouraging free and unscripted English debates on previously prepared subjects.
Marking exams and class work.
Preparing and filling in the teacher’s book.
Creating and designing English-related activities for use by the students.
Tutoring students for entry into speech/conversation contests.

Achievements:

This was the first time that I had been properly introduced to teaching elementary-level students, as well as the particular needs of Korean high school students.
I could plan and take charge of an entire lesson for the first time, and in a non-formal environment.

Oshima Junior High School
Hitachinaka, Japan
Assistant Language Teacher
March 2009 - April 2010

Responsibilities:

Assisting the Japanese English Teacher in the classroom.
Providing a native-English voice for the classroom.
Marking exams and class work.
Creating and designing English-related activities for use by the students.
Tutoring students for entry into speech/conversation contests.

Achievements:

The group of students that I tutored won a prize at the Hitachinaka City Regional Conversation contest.
I had more opportunities to observe different teaching methods

Kanai Junior High School
Yamagata, Japan
Assistant English Teacher
March 2008 - April 2009

Responsibilities:

Assisting the Japanese English Teacher in the classroom
Providing a native-English voice for the classroom
Marking exams and class work
Creating and designing English-related activities for use by the students
Tutoring students for entry into speech/conversation contests

Achievements:

I taught my first solo class.
I was able to observe many different teaching methods
One of my tutored students won a prize at the Yamagata Regional Speech Contest.

Qualifications

Cambridge CELTA certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Language Link English School, London, United Kingdom
September 2007 - October 2008

Education

BA (Hons) Computer Animation, Portsmouth University
September 2004 - July 2007

Languages

English - Native Language
Korean - Basic
Japanese - Basic

Hobbies

Taekwondo
Kendo
Hiking
Gardening