Megan Govender
English Teacher
Bryanston
Summary
Experienced educator with over 6 years of teaching in diverse settings across Asia, particularly in China and South Korea. Skilled in inspiring students and colleagues to leverage technology for enhanced learning outcomes. Seeking to utilize expertise to foster academic excellence and inclusivity within educational environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Foreign Teacher of English
Poly
Cheongna
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Instructing students from the ages of 6 to 9 years in English
- Participating in school marketing events
- Collaborated with other educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects for increased student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods as needed.
- Designed engaging homework assignments that reinforced key concepts learned in class while promoting independent study habits.
- Utilized formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions, ensuring continuous improvement in student achievement levels over time.
Foreign Teacher of English
Soochow Foreign Language School
Suzhou
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Instructing students from the ages of 16 to 18 years in English ESL Listening & Speaking, IB English B, and conversational English
- Lesson planning in line with workplace instruction
- Assessment and evaluation creation
- Participating in school marketing events
- Designed engaging homework assignments that reinforced key concepts learned in class while promoting independent study habits.
- Utilized formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions, ensuring continuous improvement in student achievement levels over time.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects for increased student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods as needed.
Foreign Teacher of English
Maria Montessori Kindergarten
Liyang
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Instructing students from the ages of 3 to 6 years in English
- Lesson planning in line with workplace instruction
- Participating in school marketing events
- Curriculum development (Phonics curriculum and General English curriculum)
- Designed engaging homework assignments that reinforced key concepts learned in class while promoting independent study habits.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects for increased student engagement.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods as needed.
ESL Teacher
EF Education First
Hefei
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Instructing students from the ages of 3 to 15 years in English
- Lesson planning in line with workplace instruction
- Participating in school marketing events
- Cambridge approved TKT Young Learner
- Online teaching due to COVID -19 pandemic
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
Education
Master of Education -
University of The People
Online Distance Learning 04.2022 - 04.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Languages
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2014 - 04.2018
Skills
Student engagement
Motivation strategies
Analytical skills
Organization
Educational strategies
Cross-cultural communication
Project-based learning advocate
Collaborative learning
Classroom management
Cultural sensitivity
Collaborative teamwork
Feedback provision
Certification
Teaching Certificates, University of Cambridge, TKT Young Learner, TKT Module 1, TKT Module 2
Timeline
Foreign Teacher of English
Poly
04.2023 - 08.2024
Master of Education -
University of The People
04.2022 - 04.2024
Foreign Teacher of English
Soochow Foreign Language School
02.2022 - 02.2023
Foreign Teacher of English
Maria Montessori Kindergarten
02.2021 - 02.2022
ESL Teacher
EF Education First
07.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Languages
University of Pretoria
01.2014 - 04.2018
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