Lorna Lawrence Lewis
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced educator with over 12 years of expertise in English instruction. Friendly and outgoing online English teacher with a successful track record working with children and adults. Provides comprehensive guidance in grammar, syntax, literature, and writing. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills facilitate effective student engagement and comprehension. Skilled in online learning management systems, adept at implementing innovative instruction resources and creating effective lesson plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Teacher
ETeacher Group
05.2022 - Current
- Working with students from ages 5 and up on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
Online English Teacher
Online Language Academy
01.2015 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans based on individual student needs to maximize academic success and personal growth.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Online English Teacher
51talk International
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
- Incorporated diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and engage all students in the material effectively.
Classroom ESL Teacher
Various Language Schools
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Facilitated language immersion experiences, significantly boosting students' conversational skills.
- Enhanced cultural awareness among students by integrating global perspectives into lesson content.
- Coordinated with local communities and organizations to facilitate real-world language practice opportunities for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities like language clubs or field trips related to the course content in order to reinforce learning objectives outside of the classroom setting.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Facilitated small group (up to 15) and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Online English Teacher
EF Englishtown
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive virtual classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.
- Enhanced students'' language skills by focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities.
Education
TESOL - 120 Hours
Teach International English Language School
Online08.2019
Grammar Course -
Teach International English Language School
Online08.2019
Teaching English To Young Learners -
Teach International English Language School
Online08.2019
TEFL - 60 Hours
I2i.com
Online01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Incomplete
University of Cape Town
Cape Town01.2005
Senior Certificate -
Wynberg Girls' High School
Cape Town12-1999
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Vocabulary building
- Oral communication
- Pronunciation coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Grammar instruction
- Editing and proofreading
- Test preparation
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Mandarin
Xhosa
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/08/81
Timeline
Online English Teacher
ETeacher Group
05.2022 - Current
Online English Teacher
Online Language Academy
01.2015 - Current
Online English Teacher
51talk International
01.2015 - 07.2020
Classroom ESL Teacher
Various Language Schools
01.2015 - 12.2015
Online English Teacher
EF Englishtown
01.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Incomplete
University of Cape Town
TESOL - 120 Hours
Teach International English Language School
Grammar Course -
Teach International English Language School
Teaching English To Young Learners -
Teach International English Language School
TEFL - 60 Hours
I2i.com
Senior Certificate -
Wynberg Girls' High School
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