My love for teaching came as an unexpected surprise. While abroad in Japan I was offered a job
as an ALT because of the school’s need for a native English speaker. I became mesmerized with the art
of helping to learn. As school was never interesting for me, I knew that helping others have a great
experience while learning was my true calling. As a tutor I found that you can truly make a difference in
the student’s self-confidence and help them achieve their goals. I understood that together we can
achieve great things. I continued this philosophy while working as a full time ESL teacher in South Korea.
I returned to the U.S from South Korea this past December, and I am already missing the challenges and
rewards of teaching ESL. As soon as I knew through social media that I was able to teach online, I knew
that I had to apply to become a tutor.
Having taught in “real classrooms” in Japan and in South Korea gave me tools that can be
applied in a virtual ESL classroom. Tools such as knowing how to get and maintain students’ attention
and how to encourage students to keep doing their best. I am looking forward to start this new
challenge, the challenge of being a long distance or e-teacher. I believe that teaching is a two Way
Street, a student needs to be encouraged by the teacher when they are struggling but, also praised
when they are trying their best. A student that is doing well should be praised and encouraged, as doing well means that the student has the capacity to continue
in his/her learning. The teacher should come in to help the student no matter the student’s stage in
learning.
I am TEFL certified. I know how to deal with different situations that students might encounter
while learning English. I am very aware of how reading English is confusing because of the difficulty in
pronunciation and intonation. I learned to encourage kids to their highest potential while working in
classrooms in Asia, and I saw great results in the students’ advancement.
Being a tutor requires being silly and showing the students that it is ok to make mistakes and
encourage them to speak and practice English in front of others. I like challenge students so that they
can be aware of their great potential. I make sure that both parents and students are satisfied with the
lessons and reviews that I offer. At the end of the day the most important piece of this puzzle is the
student and for him/her to be happy. I am looking forward to helping students reach their goals and
encourage them through positive learning

I am available for interview at your convenience.
Thank you for taking time to consider my credentials and become a tutor.
Fenix Isabella Rodriguez