Introduction:
For this assignment, I was asked to create a CV, a cover letter and a response to certain job criteria based on an online job position that I wanted to apply. With 8 years’ teaching experience, I chose a language teacher position which was posted on Seek. This job requires teachers with previous experience in teaching English to international students which suits me well.
I take this assignment very seriously because for me, it wasn’t just an assignment, but also practice, an opportunity for me to get a real part-time job in Melbourne.
Cover letter
Fangfang Lan
746 Swanston St Carlton VIC 3053
fangfang.lan@student.unimelb.edu.au
Tel:0406972650
20 September 2019
Recruitment Officer
Kaplan International Languages Melbourne
Level 5, 370 Docklands Drive Docklands, VIC 3008
Dear Hiring Manager
I am writing to apply for the position of English Language Teacher, advertised on Seek. With over 8 years of experience teaching students (mixed nationalities) in China, I am highly skilled at holding students’ attention and managing both small and large classrooms. I believe these skills and experience, combined with my ability to cultivate constructive learning environments, makes me an ideal candidate for this position.
Some highlights from my past teaching experiences include:
– Successfully helped students improve their TOEFL, IELTS and SAT testing scores
– Obtained teaching certificates (TKT, CELTA)
– Built strong relationships with students and parents inside and outside the classroom
An example of how I helped my students is the fact that multiple students I taught got accepted at universities such as Cornell, University of Chicago and University of Melbourne. Most of my students ended up in famous universities in the world. I keep in touch with them by Wechat. I would like to provide further information if you would like to know more details.
Beyond my teaching experience and classroom managing skills, I believe my enthusiasm makes me a perfect fit to serve as a language teacher. Having had a lifelong passion for education, I am excited by the prospect of working alongside your staff and administrators to help more international students grow and flourish in Australia.
I appreciate your efforts in taking the time to review my credentials and experience. I look forward to having an interview, and provide any more details if you deem necessary.
Many Thanks,
Fangfang Lan
Resume
Fangfang Lan
fangfang.lan@student.unimelb.edu.au
746 Swanston Street, Carlton, Vic 3053
406972650
Profile
An EFL teacher with KTK and CELTA certificates who has assisted thousands of students to study English over the past eight years. Enthusiastic, patient and committed to helping students make progress.
Education
July/2019 – July/2020 The University of Melbourne Master of Applied Linguistics
• Major: Applied Linguistics (TESOL)
• Curriculum: Second Language Acquisition, Discourse and Interaction, Professional Literacies, Professional Academic Discourse
• Voluntary teacher in Ardeer Primary School
Sept./2007 – July/2011 Anhui Hefei Normal University Bachelor of Arts
• Major: English Education
• Received English Teaching Certificate awarded by Hefei Education Bureau
• Participated in many voluntary teaching and English-related activities
Skills
• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – Advanced
• Teaching certificates: TKT, CELTA (TESOL undergoing)
• Chinese: native; English: fluent; Japanese: limited
Employment History
May/2015-July/2019 EFL Teacher
• Taught different English courses in Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou and got the second place at teaching competition
• Planned and implemented teaching plans for classes of different levels
• Checked students’ daily homework and evaluated their performance regularly to keep a consistent teaching record and an accurate feedback to help students make progress
• Participated in educational training programs to keep pace with new teaching materials and teaching methods
• Learnt to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues to meet teaching goals
Dec./ 2012-Apr./2015 EFL teacher
• Taught different English courses to EFL students in Education International Cooperation Group in China
• Customized learning plans according to students’ special needs and varying abilities
• Timely corrected students’ homework and gave daily feedback
Aug./2011-Nov./2012 EFL teacher
• Taught different English courses to EFL students in Nanjing Academy of Space Administration Cadres
• Maintained a regular teaching record and provided weekly feedback
Volunteer Activity
20/Sep./2019-22/Sep./2019 24 hours of voluntary work in Uni camp
26/July/2019 4 hours of voluntary English Teaching in Primary
School (grade 1) in Melbourne organized by UMTCCA
31/July/2017-04/Aug./2017 30 hours of English Teaching in Elementary School
(grade 5) in Indonesia which organized by Bali
Volunteer Association
01/May/2010-31/Oct./2010 240 hours of Voluntary work (English interpreter) in World Expo 2010 in Shanghai China
Professional development
2012- 2019 Toastmaster Club member in China
July/2017 Trained in Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) Pass (Grade B)
Jan./2017 Trained in Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process (Band 3)
July/2015 Selected as the Excellent Student in the class of 2015 New Staff Training in Beijing New Oriental Foreign Language School at Yangzhou
Referees: Available upon request
English Language Teacher – Casual
Job description:
Kaplan International is a leading global education provider. In Australia, we employee around 1000 people who work in academic and professional roles in our offices and campuses around the country.
Responsibilities：
• Teach English to international students
• Teach a class of 15 students or less, with mixed nationalities
Requirements：
• CELTA qualification (or Certificate IV in TESOL)
• Energy and enthusiasm for teaching
• Previous experience in teaching English to international students
• Working Holiday Visa candidates are welcome to apply
In response to the selection criteria outlined for this position:
- CELTA qualification (or Certificate IV in TESOL)
I obtained a CELTA certificate in July 2017 and my result is pass B (the second place among all my classmates) which officially permits me to teach English to speakers of other languages in Melbourne. - Energy and enthusiasm for teaching
I am always active, energetic and enthusiastic no matter in private life or workplace. I have a strong passion for teaching English to non-native speakers, for example, I could use my sense of humor to gain students attention when they feel tired and make my class interesting and enjoyable. All my former students think highly of me. - Previous experience in teaching English to international students
After completing my bachelor degree (majoring in English education) in 2011, I worked as an English teacher for EFL learners of various age groups and different nationalities from 2011 to 2019. This experience has enabled me to deal with all kinds of English learners. I was able to motivate students’ interest and enthusiasm towards learning English and help them make progress day by day. For example, I would use different teaching methods (CLT: communicative language teaching; TBLT: task-based language teaching etc.) to activate students’ motivation towards English learning and also talked with my students privately to comfort and encourage them when they didn’t want to study. - Working Holiday Visa candidates are welcome to apply
I have an international student’s visa and It allows me to work up to 20 hours a week.
Reflection:
I found this whole experience very helpful. As in the process of writing, I started to reflect on my previous working experience and what my strengths were in applying for the job I wanted. This assignment requires me to clearly express my professional skills and useful working or voluntary teaching experiences. Since I only have another semester left, then, I need to get into the job market again. This assignment not only gave me an opportunity to improve my writing skills but also drew my attention to the recent job requirements and prepare me to adapt to the job selection criteria.
For me, the biggest challenge was how to organize all my previous working experience and present the best parts as I had worked in several educational institutions. Through Larissa’s tutorial class, I have learnt strategies on how to connect these different jobs and found the common ground. In addition, I also learnt that I need to give specific examples instead of describing some general information since hiring managers must read those generic statements over and over again. Detailed examples can help me impress them and stand out from the other candidates.
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