Erin May Erasmus
English Educator
Cape Town
Summary
I am a professional language educator with expertise in one-on-one tutoring and class teaching. I am skilled at customising lesson plans to meet individual needs, improve language skills, and foster academic growth. I focus on individual goals, working with each student to achieve measurable results. My strengths include grammar instruction, vocabulary expansion, and the enhancement of reading and writing proficiency. I am flexible, but also reliable, and have a proven track record of success in diverse educational settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Private English Tutor
Independent
08.2022 - Current
- Providing personalised one-on-one English tuition online, tailoring lessons to the individual goals, levels and learning styles of each student.
Foreign Language Assistant
France Education International
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Taught conversation classes in two middle schools in France.
- Assisted secondary school students with IELTS preparation.
- Planned engaging lessons to foster a love of English, and inspire interest in other cultures and languages.
English Educator (TEFL)
Shenzhen Likeshuo Network Technology Co.
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Taught English to students aged 4 to 18 in a digital platform environment, delivering lessons suited to diverse age groups and proficiency levels.
Foreign Language Assistant
France Education International
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Taught English to secondary school and college students in France.
- Facilitated conversation classes and assisted with IELTS preparation.
Online English Educator (TEFL)
Dazao Education
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered online English lessons to young learners.
Grade 8 English Teacher
Curro Foreshore
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Taught English at Grade 8 level at a private school in Cape Town.
Education
Master of Arts - English Literary Studies
University of Cape Town
Cape Town11-2027
Honours - English Literary Studies
University of Cape Town
Cape Town10-2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - FET English Language
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa10-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Classical Studies
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa10-2018
Skills
Online English instruction
Personalized lesson planning
IELTS preparation assistance
Student assessment
Bilingual lessons (English and French)
Diverse age group teaching
EdTech platforms
Cultural awareness
Certification
120-Hour TEFL Certificate
Timeline
Private English Tutor
Independent
08.2022 - Current
Foreign Language Assistant
France Education International
10.2021 - 05.2022
Foreign Language Assistant
France Education International
10.2020 - 05.2021
English Educator (TEFL)
Shenzhen Likeshuo Network Technology Co.
07.2020 - 03.2022
Online English Educator (TEFL)
Dazao Education
07.2020 - 10.2020
120-Hour TEFL Certificate
06-2020
Grade 8 English Teacher
Curro Foreshore
01.2020 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - English Literary Studies
University of Cape Town
Honours - English Literary Studies
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - FET English Language
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Classical Studies
University of Cape Town