Name: Emily
Teacher ID: 14001
Nationality: American
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 1st September 2023
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: No preference

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: Linguistics with a Concentration in Spanish
University / Institution: University of Southern Maine
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

Currently working to receive my TEFL certification, it should be complete by August or September.

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

I am in the process of earning my 168-hour Level 5 TEFL certification from The TEFL Academy.

Job title: Linguistics Research Assistant
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2022 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I worked alongside the Linguistics Department faculty to plan, prepare, and conduct two linguistic experiments which will be published as scientific articles. I was the primary assistant of the Head of the Department in the conduction of an experiment involving adult and child participants. I worked both independently and with a partner to execute a separate eye-tracking experiment using technology and programs I learned for the position. I also performed miscellaneous tasks as needed, including setting up classrooms for remote learning, creating and posting flyers, and organizing materials for faculty members.

Job title: Linguistics Tutor
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2021 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I was a tutor for Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics students and was available to help with any Linguistics coursework for other classes. I assisted students in groups, one-on-one, and through email as preferred by the students to complete homework assignments, resolve any confusion about course material and general linguistics information, and provided students with motivation and encouragement.

Job title: Spanish Tutor
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2021 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I assisted students of all levels with Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and dialogue. I guided students through coursework and answered any general Spanish questions.

Job title: Learning Assistant for Syntax Course
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2022 – December 2022
Summary of role:

I attended every class session of a Syntax course and provided in-class assistance during group activities, supporting student interaction using guided conversation and observing each group to ensure that no student was behind. I attended weekly meetings with staff and other learning assistants from different departments to reflect on our classroom performance and improve our educational strategies. I led weekly study sessions to encourage students to work together and provide individualized instruction when needed, which resulted in improved grades for each student that attended my sessions.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

It has always been my primary goal in life to teach, and through my language studies, I have developed a strong interest in exploring various cultures through travel. I believe that teaching overseas would be an invaluable experience, allowing me to simultaneously engage in all of my greatest passions in life, while inspiring that same excitement in my students.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

I have an intense passion for teaching, languages, and learning about and engaging in different cultures. I believe that my passion for language learning will help foster excitement in my students for learning English and that my love of teaching and my classroom experience will result in an effective and valuable experience for all of my students.

Additional information:

Name: Emily
Teacher ID: 14001
Nationality: American
Have you lived or worked overseas before?: No

Available Date: 1st September 2023
Travel Plans: I am travelling alone
Location Preferences: No preference

Highest Qualification: BA
Degree Subject: Linguistics with a Concentration in Spanish
University / Institution: University of Southern Maine
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Do you have a TEFL certificate: Yes
Details of TEFL certificate:

Currently working to receive my TEFL certification, it should be complete by August or September.

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

I am in the process of earning my 168-hour Level 5 TEFL certification from The TEFL Academy.

Job title: Linguistics Research Assistant
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2022 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I worked alongside the Linguistics Department faculty to plan, prepare, and conduct two linguistic experiments which will be published as scientific articles. I was the primary assistant of the Head of the Department in the conduction of an experiment involving adult and child participants. I worked both independently and with a partner to execute a separate eye-tracking experiment using technology and programs I learned for the position. I also performed miscellaneous tasks as needed, including setting up classrooms for remote learning, creating and posting flyers, and organizing materials for faculty members.

Job title: Linguistics Tutor
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2021 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I was a tutor for Introduction to Linguistics and Phonetics students and was available to help with any Linguistics coursework for other classes. I assisted students in groups, one-on-one, and through email as preferred by the students to complete homework assignments, resolve any confusion about course material and general linguistics information, and provided students with motivation and encouragement.

Job title: Spanish Tutor
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2021 – May 2023
Summary of role:

I assisted students of all levels with Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, and dialogue. I guided students through coursework and answered any general Spanish questions.

Job title: Learning Assistant for Syntax Course
Employer: University of Southern Maine
Date of employment: August 2022 – December 2022
Summary of role:

I attended every class session of a Syntax course and provided in-class assistance during group activities, supporting student interaction using guided conversation and observing each group to ensure that no student was behind. I attended weekly meetings with staff and other learning assistants from different departments to reflect on our classroom performance and improve our educational strategies. I led weekly study sessions to encourage students to work together and provide individualized instruction when needed, which resulted in improved grades for each student that attended my sessions.

Why do you want to teach overseas?:

It has always been my primary goal in life to teach, and through my language studies, I have developed a strong interest in exploring various cultures through travel. I believe that teaching overseas would be an invaluable experience, allowing me to simultaneously engage in all of my greatest passions in life, while inspiring that same excitement in my students.

Why are you a suitable candidate for teaching overseas?:

I have an intense passion for teaching, languages, and learning about and engaging in different cultures. I believe that my passion for language learning will help foster excitement in my students for learning English and that my love of teaching and my classroom experience will result in an effective and valuable experience for all of my students.

Additional information: