Gerhann Erasmus

Gerhann Erasmus Application to teach English in South Korea
Submitted to ASK Now Inc. for placement
13 Kronen Close, Strand, 7130 Western Cape, South Africa

+27 83 458 8858
gjerasmus@webafrica.org.za
Objective To teach in South Korea and to explore the diversity and richness of the South Korean culture.
Summary  Degree in Drama: The training supplied during the course of my drama training has taught me the
fundamental and intricate elements required for public speaking, and as such, teaching.
 Dramatic and Theatrical writer: As a writer within the theatrical world I have come to understand
the subtle intricacies and nuances which are necessary to fully portray the English language in all
its color and depth.
 Although I am slightly introverted I have trained myself to become an extrovert, although only to
the point where it is beneficial to me as well as other people.
Education Bachelors in Drama (BDram) 2009

University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch.
Concentration in Ancient Cultures, English and Theatre; graduated cum laude with 3.8
G.P.A.
TEFL Certificate 2010

The International English School, Somerset West, South Africa
Career History & Accomplishments

Company: University of Stellenbosch 2008-2009
Position: Member of Aurora P.S.O House Committee
Period: September 2008 to August 2009
Responsibilities/Duties:
 Aurora P.S.O (Private Student Organization) is one of nine P.S.O’s at the

University of Stellenbosch. A P.S.O is the equivalent of a traditional
Residence, only without the physical residence building. Students who
commute and do not live in Residences are allocated into P.S.O’s.
 Aurora P.S.O is the only mixed gender P.S.O on campus and has the greatest
number of students (compared to the other P.S.O’s. These members are also
from diverse backgrounds (racial, religious, cultural etc.).
 As a House Committee member for Aurora P.S.O it is required to insure not
only the well-being of the House as a total but also for each individual.
 Being a House Committee member for such a diverse group of people places
one in an interesting, yet challenging leadership position. One must be able to
make decisions and take actions to ensure that your house runs as smoothly
as possible, yet always keeping in mind the individual dynamic.
Personal Interests
 Martial Arts – I am a Martial arts instructor (sensei) in the Okinawan Karate style of Seibukan
Shorinryu.
 Music – both listening and creating.
 Theatre – all aspects, from acting, directing or scriptwriting.
Writing Section Please answer the following questions.

1. Please explain why you are the right type of person to teach overseas.
I am a people’s person, yet I am slightly introverted. I have a keen sense of people, bordering on
empathic, which allows me, when working with large groups of people, to deal with each person as an
individual and not as another generic clone. I also enjoy helping people, no matter the issue.
2. Please explain what qualities you think are necessary to be a good teacher.
A good teacher needs a group of qualities that are both consistent and yet contradictory at the same time.
A teacher needs to be patient and caring, be willing to show humbleness, yet also expect respect. A
teacher must be hard working and honest, show true interest in his/her pupils not just a false visage of
interest. A teacher must also not be cruel or unfair, but must know when to be strict and to what extent.
3. Please describe how you would deal with a workplace dispute with another co-worker or supervisor.
If possible work out the dispute privately and not in front of the other co-workers as to reduce
embarrassment for both myself and my co-worker/supervisor. I would also try to work out the source of
our disagreement and try to find a compromise. If the issue of the dispute originates from personal
feelings and/or opinions I would take lead and let it go, unless the issue was truly immoral or had a
negative effect on the pupils or other o-workers. If no suitable answer could be found I would have to
inform a superior, but not without informing my decision of action to my co-worker/supervisor with
whom I was having the dispute.
4. Please describe some actions you could take if you began feeling homesick or lonely while in Korea.
If I were to become homesick, which I truly doubt, I would contact my friends and/or family via the
internet (Skype or e-mail). I would also keep myself busy with work or hobbies until the feeling of
homesickness passes.
5. Do you have any other plans for your time in Korea? (Further study, hobbies to pursue, places to visit?)
When I stay in Korea I would like to explore the country and its culture as well as other countries in the
East. I have always been extremely fascinated with the Eastern culture and beliefs and as such I will
broaden my mind and enrich my essence through study of these thongs.

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Gerhann Erasmus Application to teach English in South Korea

Submitted to ASK Now Inc. for placement

13 Kronen Close, Strand, 7130 Western Cape, South Africa

Education Bachelors in Drama (BDram) 2009

TEFL Certificate 2010

Career History & Accomplishments

 Aurora P.S.O (Private Student Organization) is one of nine P.S.O’s at the

Writing Section Please answer the following questions.

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