My name is Thoai Anh Tang. I am about to graduate from National University of Singapore with a Bachelor degree in Chemistry. I have always dreamt of being a teacher ever since I was young. So when I came to know about the opportunity to study in Singapore, I quickly grabbed the chance to be one step closer to my dream. I have always been a very determined and motivated person even when I was young. I will do whatever it takes to fulfill my dream. The reason why I want to be a teacher is that my teachers in Vietnam have had great influences on me. They have encouraged me to always try my best, which I still remember to this day. I also think that it is a noble profession. Furthermore teaching is great since I am able to learn through out the teaching process. I am confident and energetic, which will aid me with handling students in school.
While pursuing my study in NUS, I have been taking a variety of courses so that I am well-rounded in studies. I have been tutoring for over 4 years in Math, Chemistry and English in order to be well-prepared for the challenge I am going to take in my future career. I would love to teach a variety of subjects instead of just one. I also went to study in Canada as an exchange student. I then participated in “Work and Travel in the USA” during the summer. My interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to working in a multi-cultural environment have improved so much that I was overwhelmed with joy. I believe it was an invaluable experience of a lifetime. In short I would like to share my knowledge and experience to the young generation to shape up Singapore as well as the world talented people.
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Dear Anh Tang,
ReplyDeleteyour biodata is very simple to understand. It is pleasure to read your biodata. I believe that being easily understood is a very crucial quality that all teachers need to possess. This is because they need to communicate the ideas very clearly to students who mostly do not have prior knowledge of the field.
Another plus point is your spacings and organizations of your ideas are very clear and neat.
However, there are some areas which can be further improved. I feel that some parts are repetitive and a little cliche. I am not implying that you lacks originality. In fact, as a friend and after talking to you a few times, I do know that you are sincere in being a teacher. However, those recruiters who do not know you personally and have read many biodata of other applicants' may think otherwise. Do not let them have a bone to pick with in your biodata!
It is good that you states that your teachers "have encouraged me to always try my best, which I still remember to this day." It shows that teaching is a noble profession and teachers are noble too. Thus, I feel that it is not necessary for you to state that teaching is noble since you have mentioned that you "still remember to this day". Another example will be you emphasizing that you are a "all rounder" both in your field of study and work related experience. Therefore, there may not be a need for you to later mention again that you like to teach a range of subjects. You only mention this unless it is clearly stated that in their advertisement that they do not want teachers who only teach one subject. I feel that most probably you are applying to MOE, Ministry of Education. From what I heard from my friends who are hired by MOE recently and in the past, they are required to teach two teaching subjects unless they are Mother Tongue language teacher.
I would also like to warn you that you may be even required to teach a second teaching subject which is totally unrelated to your field of study. This has happened to one of my friend's but he or she does not mind.
***Indeed, I admit that teaching is a noble profession. I have also thought of becoming a full time teacher in the future. Some people do question that. They told me that children are very naughty and parents are demanding nowadays. However, if no one wants to be a teacher, who is going to pass down the knowledge and guide the kids? This is especially relevant as most parents are working and do not have time for their children. Teachers are expected to play a dual role of imparting knowledge academically and guiding them with the right moral values. Also, class sizes in schools are very big and there is an urgent need to increase the teacher to student ratio. I feel sad that I do not have more time for every single student when I am relief teaching in some schools.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI think that you've assumed the right tone for the letter. It is personal, and shows of humility.
I think that you could highlight more achievements, and that seems to be downplayed. In terms of clarity, I think that you've done well there. And to make keep your reader going on, you could site more examples to help the reader relate to it.
You convey your warmth and sincerity well but perhaps balance your idealism with an awareness of practicalities eg handling difficult students. Hardened educationists may think you are ingenuous so preempt their possible criticisms.
ReplyDeletepara 1- have had a great influence on me.
para2- my studies at
line 3- four not 4
Last part- ------ overwhelmed with joy. Rephrase this to make it clearer. Sounds too effusive.
my knowledge--- to pass onto and help the future generations of Singaporeans in the nation's schools.
Mrs Richardson