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Maryanne Jordaan

Maryanne Jordaan

English Teacher
Cape Town

Summary

With a rich background spanning over five years, I am a seasoned English teacher who has honed the art of educating a varied student demographic, encompassing a wide array of cultural backgrounds such as China, Korea, Latvia, Dubai, Czech Republic, Germany, Russia, and South Africa. My expertise lies in pinpointing and overcoming learning challenges, ensuring that the classroom atmosphere remains lively and captivating. I take pride in my ability to craft bespoke lesson plans tailored to the individual requirements of each student, thereby guaranteeing a personalized and effective learning experience.


Experienced with creating comprehensive lesson plans tailored to student needs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance language proficiency and test-taking skills. Track record of successfully preparing students for IELTS exams through targeted instruction and continuous feedback.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

IELTS Instructor

Self Employed Services
Cape Town
06.2025 - Current
  • Strengthened students'' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to achieve higher IELTS test scores.
  • Established positive learning environments by fostering open communication and promoting cultural awareness among diverse student populations.
  • Leveraged a variety of instructional materials including textbooks, online resources, audio-visual aids to create engaging lessons that catered to diverse learning styles.
  • Enhanced students'' language proficiency through customized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Instructed 20 students in listening, speaking and academic reading and writing.

English Teacher

SELF-EMPLOYED
Cape Town
06.2020 - Current
  • Provided English lessons to 10 adults and 20 children from various countries.
  • Designed interactive and engaging lesson plans tailored to each student's learning objectives.
  • Focused on developing speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills.

TEFL Teacher

Self-employeed
Cape Town
06.2020 - 07.2021

Supported 30 diverse learners with differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring every student had the opportunity for success.

  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents through open communication and collaboration.
  • Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, songs, movies, and podcasts to expose students to real-world examples of spoken English.
  • Assessed student progress effectively through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Boosted student confidence and participation by providing regular feedback and support during class activities.
  • Increased student fluency in English by designing interactive speaking exercises focused on practical everyday situations.
  • Promoted cultural exchange within the classroom by sharing experiences from various countries and cultures as part of lesson content.
  • Enhanced language learning by incorporating engaging activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
  • Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to take risks in their language learning journey while building self-confidence in their abilities.
  • Implemented creative teaching strategies such as role-plays, debates, and storytelling to make lessons more engaging for students.
  • Educated 30 students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Assessed work of 10 adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.

Tutoring and Teaching

SELF-EMPLOYED
Cape Town
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Delivered private English tutoring sessions for 30 students struggling with language proficiency.
  • Assisted in overcoming learning difficulties and building confidence.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Life Coach Practitioner

COACH 4 SUCCESS
Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Guided clients in achieving personal growth and overcoming challenges.
  • Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
  • Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
  • Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
  • Enhanced client self-awareness by conducting personalized assessments and providing insightful feedback.

Property Valuer

CITY OF CAPE TOWN
Cape Town
01.1999 - 12.2014
  • Conducted detailed property valuations and data analysis.
  • Maximized efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines for appraisal assignments without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate property valuations for various purposes, including mortgage lending, tax assessments, and sales transactions.
  • Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings when required, defending appraisal findings with confidence and professionalism.
  • Leveraged GIS technology to accurately map out land parcels for improved spatial analysis during property valuations.
  • Utilized advanced software tools to analyze properties'' features and condition, ensuring comprehensive valuation reports.

Education

Academic IELTS Test Preparation Course - IELTS

Lead Academy
Cape Town, Cape Town
01.2021 - 12.2021

Teacher Training -

LITTLE DRAGON SCHOOL
Cape Town, Cape Town
01.2010 - 12.2010

Life Coach Practitioner - Life Coach

Coach 4 Success
Durban, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Proficient in English language mechanics

  • Skilled in supporting learners with challenges

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsive to student needs

Effective verbal communication

Virtual instruction experience

Active student participation

Effective classroom management

Student motivation

Adaptability to students' needs

Online teaching experience

Interactive learning techniques

Interests

Reading
Playing the piano
Gardening
Taking walks in the forest

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/26/72
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

IELTS Instructor

Self Employed Services
06.2025 - Current

Academic IELTS Test Preparation Course - IELTS

Lead Academy
01.2021 - 12.2021

English Teacher

SELF-EMPLOYED
06.2020 - Current

TEFL Teacher

Self-employeed
06.2020 - 07.2021

Tutoring and Teaching

SELF-EMPLOYED
01.2017 - 12.2019

Life Coach Practitioner

COACH 4 SUCCESS
01.2015 - 12.2017

Teacher Training -

LITTLE DRAGON SCHOOL
01.2010 - 12.2010

Life Coach Practitioner - Life Coach

Coach 4 Success
04.2001 -

Property Valuer

CITY OF CAPE TOWN
01.1999 - 12.2014
Maryanne JordaanEnglish Teacher