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Fikile GCaba

Fikile GCaba

Summary

Dedicated and passionate ESL teacher with 3+ years of experience helping students achieve language goals. The student-centered approach focuses on interactive, engaging lessons. Available to guide beginners and those seeking to perfect English skills.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Online ESL Teacher

FREELANCE
Durban
01.2023 - Current
  • Fostered engaging classroom environments with integrated technology.
  • Enhanced student participation by fostering a supportive learning space.
  • Achieved significant fluency improvements through customized teaching approaches.

Tutor

Private
Durban
05.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coached students for language exams, achieving 80% pass rate.
  • Received consistent client satisfaction for tutoring services.
  • Developed proficiency in students' spoken and written skills timely.

Receptionist Administrator

MTN
Durban
09.2008 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw scheduling and task prioritization.
  • Managed concurrent responsibilities with a focus on quality and timeliness.
  • Managed confidential data with utmost discretion.
  • Successfully handled various executives' appointment schedules.

Order Processor

Natal Portland Cement
Durban
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Streamlined order scheduling for timely deliveries.
  • Provided timely updates to manage customer relations.
  • Enhanced adherence to guidelines by vigilantly assessing financial activities.
  • Verified accuracy of ordered products, quantities, and pricing.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATOR

ILANGA NEWSPAPER
Durban
03.2001 - 12.2003
  • Prioritized customer satisfaction in hitting monthly targets.
  • Resolved expired advertisements to minimize billing issues.
  • Coordinated with production for publication completion.
  • Maintained up-to-date and easily accessible data.

TEACHER

GIJIMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Durban
01.1996 - 12.1997
  • Cultivated structured environments for inclusive learning experiences.
  • Recognized individual needs while maintaining clear, consistent academic and behavioral expectations
  • Assessed classroom behavior and modeled social skills and conflict resolution to address challenges
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.

Teacher

Gijima Primary School
Durban
02.1994 - 12.1994
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.

Teacher

ENXOLOBENI PRIMARY SCHOOL
Durban
06.1990 - 12.1990
  • Developed comprehensive lesson content.
  • Managed classroom activities to stimulate confidence in learners' projections
  • Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas of improvement
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - English Proficiency

EF SET
Online
10-2024

120 Hour TEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL Universal
11-2023

Bachelor of Business Administration -

MANCOSA
South Africa
04-2021

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Effective English Proficiency
  • Innovative Curriculum Development
  • Student Engagement Strategies
  • Compassionate Communicator
  • Competent in Technology Integration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Online ESL Teacher

FREELANCE
01.2023 - Current

Tutor

Private
05.2021 - 11.2022

Receptionist Administrator

MTN
09.2008 - 12.2020

Order Processor

Natal Portland Cement
03.2007 - 10.2007

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATOR

ILANGA NEWSPAPER
03.2001 - 12.2003

TEACHER

GIJIMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1996 - 12.1997

Teacher

Gijima Primary School
02.1994 - 12.1994

Teacher

ENXOLOBENI PRIMARY SCHOOL
06.1990 - 12.1990

Some College (No Degree) - English Proficiency

EF SET

120 Hour TEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL Universal

Bachelor of Business Administration -

MANCOSA
Fikile GCaba