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Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward

Experienced Educator
Klein-Brakrivier

Summary

I am a compassionate, creative and experienced English Teacher, specializing in literacy and language development. I am able to create interactive learning experiences that inspire students to excel in all English language skills.

I have the ability to adapt lessons and teaching methods meet the diverse learning styles of students, thereby fostering their love for the language and academic success.

I am skilled in evaluating and monitoring student progress and can effectively give feedback to their parents.

I am competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team and I am well-versed in classroom and online technologies. I am a dedicated and energetic individual with excellent communication skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher

I CAN READ
02.2019 - 02.2024

I was responsible for teaching English reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills to Thai students of all ages.

  • Coordinated, managed and presented both on-site and online classes to ensure consistent educational quality.
  • Fostered strong relationships between faculty members, students and parents through effective communication.
  • Implemented innovative methods tailored to the needs of my students.
  • Closely monitored student progress and provided personal feedback to foster academic progress of all students.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide a funfilled approach to learning.

Teacher and Reading Facilitator

A+ Reading and Math Centre
03.2017 - 12.2018

I presented remedial reading classes to enhance the literacy skills of students in South Africa.

  • Facilitated in-person sessions to support students struggling with reading and comprehension.
  • I used strategies from the Stimulus Maksima! Reading Rocket Course to improve student reading outcomes.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

English Teacher

Bookstone Academy
10.2014 - 10.2015

I taught English reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills to South Korean students of all ages. The focus was to improve their understanding of the English language and to enhance their fluency of the language.

  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics with focus on engaging students in English language learning.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Independent Marketing Consultant

Self Employed
03.1994 - 09.2014

I assisted local businesses in developing sustainable marketing strategies and advertising campaigns.

  • Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative, high-impact proposals.
  • Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and adapted campaigns to follow suit.
  • Collaborated with leadership in creating weekly advertisements and monthly newsletters which were sent to all employees.

Teacher and Head of EMS Department

Port Rex Technical High School
05.1999 - 12.2006

I taught Afrikaans, Economic Management Science and Arts and Culture to students ranging from Gr.8 to Gr.12

  • Head of the EMS department
  • Editor of the school Magazine
  • Teacher in charge of Debating and TADA
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Served on the Marketing Committee of Port Rex THS.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

TEFL Masters 140 H - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

TEFLINK
South Africa
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Communication - Communication

North-West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Progress reporting
  • Literacy development
  • Student needs assessment
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Interactive learning experience
  • Online and in-person teaching
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Grammar instruction
  • Adapting to different learning styles

Timeline

Head Teacher

I CAN READ
02.2019 - 02.2024

Teacher and Reading Facilitator

A+ Reading and Math Centre
03.2017 - 12.2018

English Teacher

Bookstone Academy
10.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Drama

North-West University
04.2001 -

TEFL Masters 140 H - Teaching English As A Foreign Language

TEFLINK
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma in Communication - Communication

North-West University
04.2001 -

Teacher and Head of EMS Department

Port Rex Technical High School
05.1999 - 12.2006

Independent Marketing Consultant

Self Employed
03.1994 - 09.2014
Elizabeth WardExperienced Educator