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Devin Michael Janse  Van Rensburg

Devin Michael Janse Van Rensburg

Johannesburg

Summary

Hello! My name is Devin, and I am 28 years old. I have four years of experience in the field of English language instruction. I have taught both adults and children during this time. I take pride in being personable, culturally curious, and deeply passionate about both acquiring and imparting diverse cultural knowledge. With four years of teaching experience, I hold both a TEFL certificate and a Teaching Certification. I have successfully assisted students in preparing for IELTS examinations, job interviews, and improving their conversational English skills. My pedagogical approach begins with an initial assessment of each student’s objectives, enabling me to tailor my instructional methods to their specific needs. My teaching philosophy is characterized by patience, kindness, and a profound understanding of each learner’s journey. I endeavor to create a nurturing learning environment where students can practice speaking without interruption. My ultimate aim is to ensure that our lessons are both enjoyable and exceedingly productive.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Interlang Idiomas
Remote
2025 - Current
  • Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
  • Assessed and monitored student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Taught Adults through the Blended platform.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.

Online English Teacher

Preply
06.2022 - Current
  • Teaching English to a range of students in an online setting for the past 2 years.
  • Developing and implementing lesson plans to help students achieve their English language learning goals.
  • Providing support to students in areas of difficulty in order to improve overall performance.
  • Managing a student base of 37 students, providing individualized attention to each student.
  • Professional interview preparation for students.
  • IELTS exam preparation.
  • Conversational lessons encompassing both real-world scenarios and role-play exercises.

Online English Teacher

English Ninjas
Remote
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Closed, acquired by Open English
  • Developed student-centered learning materials.
  • Assisted students in exam preparation.
  • Guided students in increasing their vocabulary repertoire.
  • Building English language proficiency through conversational lessons.

English Teacher

Cambly
Remote
2020 - 2021
  • Assessed and monitored student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Promotions coordinator (Corporate job)

Dizer Sales & Merchandizing
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Successfully managed promotional campaigns for multiple high-profile events, resulting in increased ticket sales and brand awareness.
  • Developed effective strategies to increase exposure of promotional campaigns across multiple media sources.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of promotional materials.
  • Developed and implemented promotional tactics to reach target audiences.
  • Liaised with external parties to ensure the successful execution of promotional activities.

Education

Preply Teaching Certification - undefined

Preply Academy
01.2024

High School Diploma -

HS Linden
01.2016

Diploma - Theology

Christian Leaders Institute
01.2019

120 Hour TEFL Certificate - undefined

I to I TEFL
01.2019

Skills

  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Creativity
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning

Languages

English (Native)
Afrikaans (Fluent)
Dutch (Adept)

Timeline

Online English Teacher

Preply
06.2022 - Current

Online English Teacher

English Ninjas
01.2020 - 01.2022

Promotions coordinator (Corporate job)

Dizer Sales & Merchandizing
01.2017 - 01.2019

Preply Teaching Certification - undefined

Preply Academy

Diploma - Theology

Christian Leaders Institute

120 Hour TEFL Certificate - undefined

I to I TEFL

English Teacher

Interlang Idiomas
2025 - Current

English Teacher

Cambly
2020 - 2021

High School Diploma -

HS Linden
Devin Michael Janse Van Rensburg