Martyna Chapman
About Me
Introduction:
As a Psychologist, I have a great understanding of children’s perception and processes of learning, depending on their developmental stage.
I believe in positive reinforcement connected with drill, working on a constructive feedback and in setting smaller and bigger goals together.
I worked as an English teacher in South Korea. Starting with being a substitute teacher for big public schools, giving private lessons for kids with difficulties to private pre-school, where I truly enjoyed working!
Our favorite class was Team Project, where we used to draw maps of secret treasures, list equipment we would need and go for adventures!
I believe that also being an Editor in English speaking guide helped me to find my way for creative, successful communication with wider publicity.
As a person familiar with Asian cultures I am aware of the difference in our background and I will do my best to find an appropriate connection between them. One of the examples can be different way of presenting time, which is so different for Mandarin and English speakers and might be very important with presenting tenses.
From a technical perspective, my corporation experience helped me to become well organized and planned and gave me the opportunity to learn all the different dialects of English.
Asian kids are great! So polite, well behaved and focused. I would love to help them to create a bright future with a lot of possibilities, which would be delivered by mastering English.
Hope you will consider my application!
Kind Regards,
Martina Chapman
Education
Global Language Training
Master TEFL/TESOL
June 2017
University of Social Sciences and Humanities
Master degree in: Psychology of children development
July 2014
Ajou University, South Korea
Research Scholarship
December 2010
Experiences
Substitute English Teacher + Private Tutor
Public School in Seoul, South Korea
January 2011 to June 2011
During my Research Scholarship at the Ajou University in Suwon (next to Seoul), I decided to go for a new work experience and try out my teaching skills by getting part-time teaching jobs as a substitute teacher in the public education system. All materials were supplied and lessons already planned, so it looked like an easy job to do. Even with extra tutoring for kids, when it turned out to be much longer hours, the satisfaction gained truly compensated the long hours of work.
English Teacher
World's Leaders Academy
June 2011 to August 2012
After a successful experience with teaching, I decided to move forward and start working at the private pre-school. I really enjoyed teaching smaller classes (up to 10 students), a lot of movement, fun exercises and amazing equipment this private school had to offer. I would have stayed longer than a year, but had to graduate from my university at some stage.
Major responsibilities:
- welcome students; sing a "Good morning" song together
- plan a program that helps each student achieve learning objectives
- prepare appropriate lesson materials and resources
- utilize pre-school equipment (games, music, books etc..)
- recognize different student needs and adapt teaching methods
- provide with an appropriate learning environment
- "negotiate" (kids were small) classroom rules - establish and effect rules for acceptable behavior, as well disciplinary interventions
- make referrals for assistance to Korean teachers (translations) when necessary
- encourage cooperation
- provide constructive feedback to parents
Coach and Sport Psychologist for Junior Taekwondo players
World Taekwondo Federation
July 2013 to July 2013
I had this great opportunity to coach young Taekwondo players during the big European gathering. Coaching in psychological sense involved short and long term planning, evaluating resources, motivating and supplying tools to measure progress. Talking with them about their issues. Felt very happy to work with children and adolescents again.
Coach on a job-on training of soft skills
WOPR Rescue Team
February 2013 to February 2013
The decision was made that extra coaching will be needed in the local rescue team. During summer, once in a week (Saturday) or twice in a week (weekdays, afternoon hours) we gathered to have a workshop on all psychological aspects we could find important in their work. This time I worked with adolescents and adults.
English Teacher
51Talk
September 2017 to Current
Made a successful transition from corporation work into remote work. Still looking for a best place to teach online!
Skills
Languages
Videos
Portfolio
Master TEFL/TESOL Certificate
Research Scholarship
Master's degree
Me as a 51Talk teacher.
Reviews
Hi there!
I’m Thuy Anh and I work in HR for EMG Education group.
We are hiring FULL TIME TEACHERS who would like to work in Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam.
The requirements/ benefits are as follows:
1.Salary: Negotiate (Starting from $1,800 up to their experience)
2.Location: HCM City, Viet Nam.
3.Benefits: Health insurance/check, Work permit application fee, transportation to and from schools, lunch provided.
4. Age of students: Public school from Primary to High School.
5.Working hours: Daytime working hours. (8:00 to 17:30) (Lunch break: 12:00 to 13:30)
6.Documentation required: Copy of passport (data page only), updated CV, degree/ diploma, and teaching certificate: TEFL, TESOL or CELTA,
7.Full time work only – syllabus material provided.
8.Opportunities to teach English, Maths and Science.
9.There is Vietnamese assistant for each teacher in the class.
If you are interested, please contact Ms. Anh: +84 938 853 509 or email: thuyanh@emg.vn
Thanks
EMG Education. 