Maria Louisa De Coning
Part-time Online ESL Teacher
Welkom
Summary
I am a degree educated, qualified EFL teacher. I enjoy using my creativity to produce stimulating lessons to inspire and engage a class. I work well in a team and can communicate effectively at all levels and ages. I currently teach English online on the Native Camp platform, part-time.
My previous employment at the South African Revenue Services (SARS) has equipped me with management and administrative skills. I am proficient in business communication skills, including emails, letters, reports and minutes of meetings. I am also proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, and the SARS eFiling System.
I held various positions at SARS during my 26 years of service and have knowledge of Income Tax, Employees Tax, and VAT.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Online English Teacher
Native Camp
10.2025 - Current
- I teach lessons to students of all ages. Lessons include grammar, pronunciation, reading and listening skills. Conversational lessons are also available.
Operations Manager – Taxpayer Education and Outreach
South African Revenue Services
04.2010 - 03.2023
- As part of my responsibilities as Operations Manager (Taxpayer Education and Outreach) at SARS I routinely presented in person and virtual Tax Education sessions for taxpayers and tax practitioners.
- I also led in person and virtual training sessions for staff.
- Other tasks included planning and implementation of outreach activities, Staff scheduling, Supervision of Service areas in Branch Office and during outreach activities, attending and leading management and team meetings, etc.
- I am proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and completed basic and intermediate training in all 3 through SARS in-house training.
- I am also proficient in the use of the SARS eFiling system
Various Positions Held
South African Revenue Services
01.1996 - 03.2023
- I worked in:
- VAT Registration, Accounts and Collections
- Income Tax Assessments
- Income Tax Audit
- Integrated Audit
- Tax Directive processing
- Tax Payer Services
Education
Middle Management Development Program - Public Sector Management
Southern Business School
11-2012
B.Compt. degree -
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa04-2000
Skills
MS Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Business Writing (Reports, Minutes of Meetings, e-mails, etc)
Operations monitoring
Operational efficiency
Business planning
Staff training
Online teaching
Interactive learning
Teaching english
Student engagement
Virtual classroom tools
Lesson plan development
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1977/07/24
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code EB
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Reading
Crochet
TEFL Training
- Level 5 168 Hour TEFL Certificate, The TEFL Academy, UK, 2025-07-01, 2025-10-31, Pass, Created lessons for a variety of levels from pre-intermediate to advanced., Teaching speaking, listening, reading and writing., Material & resource creation, utilizing the internet., English grammar and how to teach the essential language., Needs analysis and teaching in different situations., Classroom management and teaching techniques.
- Teaching Business English (30 hours), The TEFL Academy, UK, 2025-10-31
- Teaching English Online and One to One (30 hours), The TEFL Academy, UK, 2025-10-31
- Teaching English to Young Learners (30 hours), The TEFL Academy, UK, 2025-10-31
Timeline
Online English Teacher
Native Camp
10.2025 - Current
Operations Manager – Taxpayer Education and Outreach
South African Revenue Services
04.2010 - 03.2023
Various Positions Held
South African Revenue Services
01.1996 - 03.2023
Middle Management Development Program - Public Sector Management
Southern Business School
B.Compt. degree -
UNISA