Bianca Bester
Assessment Specialist
Somerset West
Summary
Experienced language learning support professional and examiner, dedicated to facilitating student progress through personalized, targeted instruction. Possesses extensive expertise in language acquisition and effectively communicates with learners of all ages and abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Assessment Specialist
Cambridge University Press
04.2024 - Current
- Meticulously examining scripts in accordance with approved marking instructions and standards
- Working effectively under pressure
- Consistently meeting deadlines
- Have a keen eye for detail
Freelance English Instructor
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Taught English as a Second Language
- Have a keen eye for detail which I used to carefully assess the work of students
- Have the ability to work under pressure seeing that I provided high quality work in a short amount of time
- Have the ability to keep to deadlines
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing rules while maintaining a respectful atmosphere.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Played an active role in curriculum planning meetings with fellow teachers to ensure alignment between English courses throughout grade levels.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
ESL Teacher
MPC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Counseled students with academic difficulties and behavioural problems for improved outcomes
- Maintained complete and accurate records of students' progress to comply with administrative requirements
- Performed regular research and attended teacher networking events to stay updated on latest language developments
- Conducted in-depth assessments, providing feedback on grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation to increase learning development
- Managed allotted learning time to maximise student achievement.
- Taught students on best revision strategies to aid in passing IELTS, and other common examinations
Assistant Lecturer
North West University
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects
- Led students in assigned classes in absence of main teacher. Significantly reduced teachers' workload by helping to plan and deliver classroom activities
- Nurtured students' social, emotional and academic development by providing in-class support
- Graded homework and tests and computed and recorded results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices
- Split learners into groups for group-related activities and encouraged collaboration to nurture teamwork and social skills
- Delivered subject matter to learners under direction and guidance of lead teachers
- Supported teachers in setting, administering and grading assignments and communicated students' progress to parents
Education
TEFL - English
Global Language Training
Online 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Degree (Hons) - Humanities
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Fluent in English
Fluent in Afrikaans
Intermediate level French
Proofreading
Translation
Online Teaching
TEFL Certified
Detail Oriented
Communication
Creative Writing
Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- TEFL Certified
- Postgraduate Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
Timeline
Assessment Specialist
Cambridge University Press
04.2024 - Current
Freelance English Instructor
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 04.2024
ESL Teacher
MPC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Lecturer
North West University
01.2015 - 12.2017
TEFL - English
Global Language Training
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Degree (Hons) - Humanities
North West University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
North West University
04.2001 -