To whom it may concern,

As you can see from my resume, I have a strong and diverse background in education, which I acquired through working as a NET for the Gimhae public schools. In addition to my current work experience, my TESOL and Music Education concentrations at Missouri Western University and Valparaiso University have allowed me to significantly develop and learn practical teaching, research strategies, and methods that can be adapted to accommodate all differentiated learning styles. Additionally, my thesis involving the study of foreign language anxiety and its effects on Korean students has helped to equip me with new knowledge and skills that will allow me to adapt to many different teaching environments and duties, including conducting research, planning lessons, and evaluating lessons.

I believe that I am an ideal candidate for a position as a native English teacher. As a NET at Haneul middle school, I designed interactive and entertaining lessons that improved the English proficiency of hundreds of students. Through this experience, I developed a solid foundation of knowledge in English education, as well as the design and function of the Korean school system. My high level of performance in my university master’s program demonstrates my thorough understanding of student-centered concepts, which I can use to acclimate to the responsibilities of a high school classroom more effectively. I am confident that my experiences and background in education will allow me to quickly and successfully adjust to the fast paced learning environment that your school requires.

Critical thinking and collaboration are valuable skills when applied to any task. My experience as an EFL teacher in the Gimhae Native English Teaching program has provided me with practical critical thinking and collaboration skills. As the EFL liaison, I have planned English lessons and extracurricular activities that mirrored and reinforced the concepts of other educational disciplines, including Math, Social Studies, Science, and Music in order to enhance students’ understanding of English and the role of English in many other fields. I have continued to develop my critical thinking skills by attending and presenting at the International KOTESOL conference in Seoul, in order to learn new educational strategies. I believe that these experiences will allow me to effectively interact with students and coworkers in any educational setting. I look forward to speaking with you. Should you have any questions, you may reach me via phone (010-2754-5265) or via email (iantadkins@gmail.com). Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ian Adkins