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Kristy Jane Reed

English Second Language Teacher
Ballitoville, Durban
Kristy Jane Reed

Summary

Enthusiastic, friendly and patient ESL Teacher with media and writing degree and familiarity with diverse cultures. TEFL certified with many years experience. Worked well with both children and adults; however my passion is teaching adults. English has always been a passion of mine - I love reading and writing. I have delivered high-level business English instruction to international professionals, as well as developing communication skills for everyday life. My general knowledge helps me to deliver lessons on a multitude of topics. Exceptional communications skills helped clients to increase vocabulary, fluency and pronunciation. I love to make my students feel empowered when they learn. I am very energetic, kind and I make sure the student gets the most out of the lesson. I believe the future of teaching is online and I am so excited about being a part of it and helping people communicate in English.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shenzhen Likeshuo Network Technology Co.,Ltd Tianjin Branch

Formal Online English Teacher
10.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
  • Worked with adult students on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 30-40 hours each week.
  • Administered assessments to evaluate student progress.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in life and the workplace.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.

Landi English

Online English Teacher
11.2019 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • I was responsible for helping students grow and learn English as a second language
  • Have lively, engaging and entertaining lessons
  • Deliver high-level lessons from the beginning and throughout, use lots of TPR, props and visual aids to promote learning in a fun, safe and confidence building environment.
  • Reviewed homework assignments to better gauge students' learning progress and grasp of new concepts.
  • Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
  • Worked with students between ages 4 and 14 on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
  • Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 18 hours each week.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.

There She Glows
Ballito

Owner and Founder
08.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage & run my own business There She Glows
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.

Private Motor Yacht

Stewardess, Cook & Tutor
01.2013 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Worked on Private Motor Yachts as, crew chef and nanny, tutoring the children on board.
  • Maintained and enhanced appearance of boats by applying cleaning, restorative and protective agents.
  • Communicated with manager through radio or telephone contact to receive instructions.
  • Worked with students in home environments to provide educational support.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Native Digital

Agency Social Media Manager
11.2012 - 08.2013

Job overview

  • Managed social media platforms, content & community management & development, event management & running of events, client relationship building & management, social media reporting such as stats & metrics, insights & recommendations

WP Rugby (Pty) Ltd

Marketing Assistant
01.2011 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Assisted Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Manager with all operations
  • Communication & Public Relations
  • Sponsor liaison activities and rights activation
  • Assisted with running marketing, Public Relations & Diversity PR events including match day activities
  • Writing and content generation for multiple internal communication platforms
  • Assisted with events and activations with player and team management
  • Press conference set up and developing media liaisons and relationships

Highbury Safika Media

Marketing Executive
01.2009 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Assisted Marketing Manager with all operations
  • Marketing development and management of SA Rugby Magazine, SA Cricket Magazine and www.keo.co.za
  • Management of subscription systems for sporting titles including SA Rugby Magazine, SA Cricket Magazine and Wedding Album Magazine
  • Development of CSR opportunities for various brands
  • All PR & Marketing campaigns to drive sales, both within internal and external medias
  • Organised and ran John Smit’s Captain in the Cauldron book launch and book tour events
  • Promotional activities for Highbury Safika Media magazine titles, including Business Day Sport, Cape Etc and SASCOC magazines

The Heritage Retreat

Receptionist
01.2007 - 03.2008

Job overview

  • Booking of appointments, Typing out documents, Product selling & promoting, Payments, Calculating daily sales

Education

The International TEFL Organization

TEFL Certified 120hr from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
10.2019 - 10.2019

University of Cape Town
Cape Town

Postgraduate Diploma from Management (Specialising in Sport)
01.2011 - 11.2011

University of Cape Town
Cape Town

Bachelor of Arts from Media & Writing And Film Studies
01.2006 - 11.2008

St Marys DSG

High School Diploma
01.1992 - 12.2005

University Overview

Subjects: Maths, Biology, Drama, Geography, English, Afrikaans) (all Higher Grade)

Received a B Aggregate

Skills

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Interests

Reading

Yoga

Swimming

Hockey

Animal lover

Scuba diving

Travelling

Family

Friends

Cooking

Timeline

Formal Online English Teacher

Shenzhen Likeshuo Network Technology Co.,Ltd Tianjin Branch
10.2021 - 11.2022

Online English Teacher

Landi English
11.2019 - 08.2021

The International TEFL Organization

TEFL Certified 120hr from Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
10.2019 - 10.2019

Owner and Founder

There She Glows
08.2017 - Current

Stewardess, Cook & Tutor

Private Motor Yacht
01.2013 - 01.2017

Agency Social Media Manager

Native Digital
11.2012 - 08.2013

University of Cape Town

Postgraduate Diploma from Management (Specialising in Sport)
01.2011 - 11.2011

Marketing Assistant

WP Rugby (Pty) Ltd
01.2011 - 01.2012

Marketing Executive

Highbury Safika Media
01.2009 - 01.2010

Receptionist

The Heritage Retreat
01.2007 - 03.2008

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Arts from Media & Writing And Film Studies
01.2006 - 11.2008

St Marys DSG

High School Diploma
01.1992 - 12.2005
Kristy Jane ReedEnglish Second Language Teacher