Gareth-John Krause-Roberts
ESL Business English Trainer/ Coach
Umhlanga Rocks
Summary
I draw from my 18 year background in hospitality, starting as a waiter at the age of fifteen. Here, I trained and mentored peers and aspiring youths to enter the field. I have experience in business and project management gained through hard work. I have strong communication skills and customer service with a sensitivity to others' needs.
I have extensive product knowledge in facilitation which has laid the foundation for the avid interest in training and mentorship.
My career in teaching Business English, combined with my previous work experience has taught me valuable social skills, enhanced my communicative and empathic abilities. Organizational and management opportunities have proven most useful for self-improvement within an autonomous corporate structure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Trainer/ Coach/ Facilitator/ Assessor
Learnlight Language Institute
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
06.2014 - Current
- Schedule and teach in class/ online sessions to increase learning opportunities.
- Quickly adapted training plans for learner needs and objectives in mind.
- Develop effective training plans based on learner needs and objectives.
- Monitor and report on learner progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Analyze group/ individual performance and identify opportunities for additional training.
- Track attendance and evaluate progress for assigned learners.
- Implement diverse instructional methods to optimize learner engagement.
English Trainer/ Facilitator/ Assessor
Guadarrama International Examination Centre
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
02.2010 - 06.2022
- Worked part time ongoing to assist when needed in facilitation and as assessor for past ten years.
- Evaluated learners abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to learners in online virtual face-to-face setting.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging learners in activities and lessons.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of learners.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of learners interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help learners articulate knowledge.
TEFL English Online Teacher
Pangea Outsourcing Services, Janine Stroebel GM
Port Elizabeth
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Taught adults professionals in preparation for Cambridge certification examinations
- Evaluated improvement in written and verbal communication, expanding vocabulary
- Prepared different written communications, reports and documents.
- Offered ongoing extramural support in the form of written exercise, reading practices with rapid improvement in student performance and confidence.
Trainer/ Facilitator/ Coach
DMA1ON1
Umhlanga Rocks, Durban
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught Taiwanese learners in preparing them for Cambridge examso
- Offered 1-on-1 teaching and guidance, sessions conducted via Skype for 30 to 45 minutes face to face VOIP
- Utilize both learned and intuitive teaching methodologies for an interactive, fun and progressive approach to the classroom- learner focused in an exploratory environment
- Grading and session reports for after class support for learners on a daily basis.
- Developed effective lesson plans based on learner needs and objectives.
- Quickly adapted lesson plans for learner needs and objectives.
- Analyzed learner performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Implemented progress tests to assess and identify learner weaknesses for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Attended Mmabatho High School
Mmabatho, North West Province 04.1991 - 04.1996
Call Centre Training Certification - Call Centre Training
Winchester Training Academy
02.2005 - 02.2005
TEFL/ TESOL 60hrs Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language (TEFL/ TESOL)
I-to-i Tefl
International Online 06.2012 - 11.2012
TEFL/ TESOL 120hrs Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language
I-to-t Tefl
Training Online 02.2013 - 07.2013
Certification in Facilitation And Assessor - Facilitation And Assessor
Khanyisela College
Port Elizabeth 06.2014 - 06.2014
Skills
Computer Literacyundefined
Timeline
Certification in Facilitation And Assessor - Facilitation And Assessor
Khanyisela College
06.2014 - 06.2014
Trainer/ Coach/ Facilitator/ Assessor
Learnlight Language Institute
06.2014 - Current
TEFL/ TESOL 120hrs Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language
I-to-t Tefl
02.2013 - 07.2013
TEFL/ TESOL 60hrs Certificate - Teach English As A Foreign Language (TEFL/ TESOL)
I-to-i Tefl
06.2012 - 11.2012
Trainer/ Facilitator/ Coach
DMA1ON1
06.2012 - 06.2014
TEFL English Online Teacher
Pangea Outsourcing Services, Janine Stroebel GM
11.2010 - 08.2014
English Trainer/ Facilitator/ Assessor
Guadarrama International Examination Centre
02.2010 - 06.2022
Call Centre Training Certification - Call Centre Training
Winchester Training Academy
02.2005 - 02.2005
High School Diploma -
Attended Mmabatho High School
04.1991 - 04.1996
Similar Profiles
Marina KryazhevaMarina Kryazheva
Assistant Professor (Full-Time) at Defense Language Institute-Foreign Language CenterAssistant Professor (Full-Time) at Defense Language Institute-Foreign Language Center
Vera GoryatninaVera Goryatnina
Assistant Professor at Defense Language Institute foreign language center (dliflc)Assistant Professor at Defense Language Institute foreign language center (dliflc)
Manel AbrougManel Abroug
Instructional Designer at Defense Language Institute Foreign Language CenterInstructional Designer at Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center