Devin Michael Janse Van Rensburg
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.
Work History
English Teacher
- 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
4 Years 4 Months- 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
2 Years- 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
- 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)
2 Years- 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.