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 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!