Monique van Straaten
About Me
Introduction:
Dear Sir / Madam,
I would firstly like to thank you for taking the time to consider my application for the position as an English Second Language (“ESL”) Teacher.
Why the sudden change in career paths? I have heard many fantastic things from colleagues and friends working abroad as ESL teachers and I am confident that I will be a great asset to the ESL community and to your network of students. I am a Native-English speaker with a South African accent.
I have Baccalaureus Commercii Law (B. Com Law) and Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) degree from The University of the Free State. I am willing to further establish myself in the ESL community by obtaining the relevant TEFL certification that will be required by your establishment as I wish to be exactly what you require from an ESL Teacher. I believe that with the right attitude and willingness to grow, I will become an experienced ESL teacher that will go hand-in-hand with what you are looking for in an ESL Teacher.
I have no problem to relocate for a fixed period and committing to a fixed-term contract with your establishment. I really see a future for myself teaching English as a second language.
I am extremely passionate about sharing my knowledge with young learners to help them grow up to have a bright future.
I am patient, courteous, caring and engaging.
I am very adaptable to new circumstances. I am excited to learn and to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds.
I would very much like to discuss these opportunities with you and to schedule an interview. Enclosed herewith my resume. I look forward to speaking with you soon
Yours sincerely,
MONIQUE VAN STRAATEN
Education
University of the Free State
Baccalaureus Legum (LLB Law)
December 2015
University of the Free State
Baccalaureus Commercii Law (B. Com Law)
December 2013
Experiences
Candidate Attorney
Strydom & Bredenkamp Incorporated
November 2015 to December 2016
Learning the operations of the legal profession and gaining experience in the day to day operations of a legal practice. Gaining experience in drafting of various pleadings, notices and agreements. Attending the relevant High Courts and Magistrate’s Courts learning the day to day operations of the court. General liaison and attending consultations with clients. Conducted research on various subjects of law and statutes and made improvements on research techniques.
Junior Attorney
Strydom & Bredenkamp Incorporated
January 2017 to April 2018
Providing legal services as junior assistant by moving existing legal matters forward. Attracting new clients by providing legal services and assisting the firm. Adding value to the firm by managing the in-house legal costs department. Drawing bills of costs, opposing and presenting bills for purposes of taxation. Conducting research on non-specialised fields of law and advising on same.
Head of Legal (Risk & Compliance)
Rainbow Verification Solutions
April 2018 to April 2018
Ensuring regulatory, statutory and legal compliance. Risk assessment and management of risks. Good governance and compliance thereto. Legal Advisor and drafting of contracts. Human Resources and compiling of code of conduct, policies and procedures. Basic company secretary duties.