My Motivation Letter for Teaching English in Georgia, Eurasia- please critique!!

My Motivation Letter for Teaching English in Georgia, Eurasia
Hello Everyone- I am currently applying to Teach English in Georgia, Eurasia, and am having some serious anxiety with the essay portion of the application. The instructions are to "share with us your reasons for wanting to become a volunteer ESL teacher in Georgia, your educational philosophy, and your thoughts on encountering cultural differences." Below is the current draft of my essay- and ANY and ALL feedback is VERY much appreciated- thank you, all!

When I first learned of the possibility to teach English abroad, I was immediately intrigued- the combination of helping others while experiencing another culture was the ideal situation for me, as I have always wanted to live in another country. After spending several months helping my father, who recently lost a courageous seven month battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, I knew that it was time to pursue this opportunity. Traveling was a passion that both my father and I shared and, when he passed, I knew that it was the perfect time to pursue my passions of traveling, cultural diversity, and making a difference in another's life.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Suffolk University in 2008. Psychology, which is defined as "the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, esp. those affecting behavior in a given context," taught me a great deal about how to communicate with others. It also taught me how to understand and relate with another's beliefs and emotions. For example, it taught me that every person is unique and therefore, each person has a different way of learning and communicating. For this reason, I do not believe that teaching should be a one-dimensional process.
My belief is that each student processes information in their own way that is unique from everyone else. Some may learn well visually, while others learn best through hands-on instruction. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to ensure that I am familiar with each student and their individual strengths and weaknesses. I integrate different activities into my instruction so each student is able to discover which methods of learning work best for them. Using different methods of teaching also allow the students to remain mentally stimulated and, therefore, become less fatigued during class. So long as you have a variety of lesson plans, students will remain more active and attentive during class. For example, I believe that it can be a necessity to lecture during class. However, in order to ensure that the students understand the material being taught, I would ensure that worksheets and hands-on activities are integrated into my lesson plans.
I am a very empathic, personable individual that has a gift for easily adapting to new situations and challenges. Most of my volunteer and work experience are in the fields of Human Services and Psychology, where I have directly interacted with and helped others. Through this experience, I have developed an ability to communicate well with people, regardless of culture, age, or religion. I have a passion to learn about other people and how their lives differ from my own. I am also very passionate about teaching and helping others. It is extremely rewarding to me to know that I have made a positive impact in another's life. This is what I hope to achieve while teaching English to students in Georgia.
Though I have not spent an extended period of time abroad, I have lived and traveled in many areas of the United States. I was born and raised in a rural area on the border of Canada and New York State, yet I have lived in some of the biggest cities in the United States. I currently live in New York City, and have for approximately two years . Prior to New York, I spent three years in Boston, where I finished my undergraduate studies. Although I have not lived in New York as long as Boston, I know that I am ready to experience something even more exciting and diverse- I want to experience other cultures that aren't just another American city. Georgia is extremely desirable to me because it is incredibly rich with history and culture. The ancient caves in the city of Vardzia, the Black Sea, and the numerous castles that are scattered throughout Georgia are all areas I would like to visit. I am also looking forward to hiking in the Caucasus mountains and communicating with Georgian citizens, who can teach me about the Georgian culture and traditions.
In America, each city has different attitudes, trends and lifestyles. I easily mold into the patterns and pace of each city. I admire its uniqueness. I will do the same in Georgia, learning and appreciating how different the culture and lifestyle is from the American cities and towns I have spent time in, and admiring the rich history that surrounds me. I am also excited to teach them about my own culture. My goal is that they will learn that Americans are ambitious, compassionate individuals who are eager to learn about the lives of others in foreign countries.
It is common knowledge to me that everyone is brought up differently and that geographical location has as much significance in shaping who you are as the family one is raised in. We will always encounter people who share different beliefs and traditions than us. I think it is important to embrace these differences and learn from them. This will enable us to grow as a person. In addition, I can share with them my own cultural traditions. It is a mutually beneficial situation.
Teaching in Georgia will provide me with the opportunity to learn about another's state of being. I am able to experience the world from another point of view. In addition, I am able to teach others about my own culture as being an American citizen that has lived in the most rural and urban areas. Providing English education to Georgian students is exciting to me in many ways and I am eager to watch these students grow as individuals that have priorities and curiosities in life, just as you and I. It is my goal to make a positive, lasting impact on these students' lives, as I know they will have on my own.