Hello! My name is Chloe.

I’m from the U.K. and have been teaching ESL for around 5 years.

My Major is in Fine Art and I had a strong focus on Art Psychology and Child Art Psychology. 

I also have a level 6 TEFL qualification. 

I originally started teaching ESL in the U.K. to adults who had just immigrated to the U.K.

I helped and supported them in areas such as grammar and business English.

I also privately tutored children during this time.

I then moved to Incheon and started working in schools within Songdo.

I have only worked in English Kindergartens specializing in ages 5-7.

Teaching everything from Grammar to Phonics and Writing. 

I hope to continue working in Kindergarten helping children become bilingual and gain confidence in a second language.

Hello, my name is Angela Cantu. I am from Texas in the United States.

I graduated college in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science.

I came to Korea and have been teaching at Francis Parker Songdo since November of 2023.

When I was younger, I often shadowed my Mother and Aunt, who are both exceptional teachers.

I gained valuable teaching experience by tutoring students whilst in Texas and now, I am happy to be a teacher!

I teach in an encouraging and creative environment which supports children’s growth and development.

I enjoy building a strong rapport and connection with students through teaching English.

Learning a new language is always challenging, but I always strive to make the journey easier and fun for students.

Hello, my name is Jaden Herzog. I am from Texas in the United States of America. 

I majored in Modern Language Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. 

During university, I tutored younger students in my language classes. 

I worked at a hospital in Texas, but I decided to come to Korea to finally pursue teaching. 

I came to Korea and started teaching at Francis Parker in early 2024. 

I love watching as my students develop their English-speaking skills. 

I use many games and activities to create a fun and exciting environment in the classroom. 

Outside of school, I love to explore and travel. 

I also have a strong passion for art. My goal is to continue to help our lovely students enjoy learning and make wonderful memories. 

Hello, my name is Derik van Tonder and l'm

from South Africa. I completed my studies in Accounting and then came to Korea to pursue a career in teaching.

My brother taught in Korea for 5 years and hearing him talk about his experience, made me interested in experiencing it for myself.

As I navigate my first year in the classroom, i'm constantly growing both professionally and personally.

I hope to further my knowledge in teaching by pursuing a PGCE, which will give me invaluable teaching skills as I move forward with my career in teaching. This qualification will allow me to blend my accounting expertise with strong pedagogical techniques, ultimately helping me become a more effective educator.

My name is Ella Marie Pepito, and I am from Kansas, USA. 

I graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. 

I am excited to join your wonderful community as an English teacher and look forward to guiding your children in their early educational journey.

I believe that language learning should be an engaging, fun, and nurturing experience, especially at a young age. 

My goal is to create a positive and supportive environment where your children can feel confident and enthusiastic about learning English. 

I am passionate about using creative activities, storytelling, and interactive lessons to spark their curiosity and help them develop not only their language skills but also a love for learning. 

I look forward to working with your children and being a part of their growth and development. 

Together, we will create a space where learning is joyful and enriching for everyone.

Hello! My name is Eliya. 

I am from the United States. 

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Equity and Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. 

During my time at UTSA, I was able to gain valuable teaching experience from working with multiple teachers in Texas. 

I observed, learned, and taught students from different grade levels. 

My goal as a teacher is to create a safe, creative, and fun environment for students to learn in the classroom. 

I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to teach students at Francis Parker. 

In the future, I aspire to teach in multiple countries while experiencing different cultures. 

These experiences will allow me to be able to create a classroom where all students feel represented and respected. 

This is very important to me as I continue to grow as an educator. 

Again, I am thankful for this experience! I am excited to be teaching at Francis Parker Songdo this year!