cover letter feb2011

I have worked as an English teacher in South Korea for eleven years and at age 35, I am determined to have a career change utilizing the same skills and strengths I used in teaching.

I am proficient in spoken and written English. I have worked with Americans, Canadians, British, Irish and Australians in Korean language schools. I have minimal difficulties understanding speakers with strong accents. I have published articles in Korea Herald and Korea UNESCO Dialogue magazine. I have written blogs on HiExpat.com and I continue to blog on http://starbucksaddicteri.blogspot.com   and http://11thyearinkorea.blogspot.com

I am an expert in multi-tasking.  I’ve worked as a freelance teacher, tutor, writer, editor, proof-reader, personal assistant to my husband’s business in addition to being a wife and an aspiring novelist.

I am very keen on punctuality. I make sure I finish 3-5 days before deadline. Procrastination is not in my vocabulary. I want to get things done. I have the need to impress my employers and colleagues. It’s not about being an over-achiever. It’s about worry prevention. The more prepared I am, the less worried I’d be.

I have both Korean and Filipino citizenship. My husband is Korean. I prefer to use my Korean passport when I travel. When my job requires me to travel, as a Korean passport holder, I have a US visa valid till 2014. I don’t require visas to go to Japan, Canada, Europe and most Asian countries. I can acquire Australian and New Zealand visas online with automatic approvals.

My eleven-year experience in teaching Koreans from kindergarten to university students made me handle customer service on my own. I get most of my students through referrals. I dealt with parents who were very demanding about what their children need. I comply with their demands and made sure they don’t lose their faith in my skill to provide the best education for their kids.

I have a BS degree in Tourism from the University of Santo Tomas.

I have attached my resume for your consideration.  I am available for interview at your convenience. Thank you.

 

Sincerely,