NISHAAT ELLIOTT
ESL Tutor
Gqeberha
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
English Tutor
Podo
04.2025 - Current
- Enhanced students reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities through engaging activities and exercises.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and providing constructive feedback.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching adult ESL learners.
English Tutor
Preply
03.2025 - Current
- Created a supportive and positive learning environment where 39 students felt comfortable to express themselves.
- Adapted teaching methods according to situations, topics and age groups for enhanced student outcomes.
- Helped students build confidence within struggling topics by celebrating successes and motivating students throughout lessons.
- Provided guidance and support to learners to further progression and goal attainment.
- Adapted lessons to incorporate current events and cultural topics, making learning more relevant and interesting.
- Implemented technology in lessons, such as educational software and online platforms, to complement traditional teaching methods.
- Organized materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning.
- Provided guidance on effective study techniques and time management, helping students to become more independent learners.
Business Development Manager
Gatti Mulbarton
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Optimized website and social media platforms to improve online presence and sales.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth running of the business.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss performance, objectives, and strategies for improvement.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen business connections.
- Managed project documentation, including initiation, planning, and execution phases, to support successful project delivery.
- Maintained project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks and milestones through proactive planning.
- Administered project budgets, tracking expenditures and adjusting forecasts to maintain financial control.
English Tutor
Preply
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Created a supportive and positive learning environment where 39 students felt comfortable to express themselves.
- Adapted teaching methods according to situations, topics and age groups for enhanced student outcomes.
- Helped students build confidence within struggling topics by celebrating successes and motivating students throughout lessons.
- Provided guidance and support to learners to further progression and goal attainment.
- Adapted lessons to incorporate current events and cultural topics, making learning more relevant and interesting.
- Implemented technology in lessons, such as educational software and online platforms, to complement traditional teaching methods.
- Organized materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning.
- Provided guidance on effective study techniques and time management, helping students to become more independent learners.
STORE MANAGER
POETRY- CAPE UNION MART GROUP
09.2015 - 11.2020
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WITCHERY AND MIMCO HYDE PARK
10.2014 - 02.2015
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS GREENSTONE
03.2012 - 09.2014
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS FESTIVAL MALL
04.2011 - 02.2012
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS GREENSTONE MALL
07.2010 - 03.2011
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING
WOOLWORTHS EAST RAND MALL
04.2010 - 06.2010
MENSWEAR DEPARTMENT MANAGER
EDGARS EAST RAND MALL
11.2009 - 03.2010
DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING
EDGARS EASTGATE
10.2008 - 10.2009
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
EDCON
02.2007 - 09.2008
HEAD CASHIER AND SALES ASSISTANT
SPITZ
09.2006 - 01.2007
TILL OPERATOR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT
WOOLWORTHS
03.2005 - 08.2006
Education
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hour Advanced TFEL/TESOL Certificate
TFEL Universal
Online 04.2025 - 04.2025
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hour TEFL Certificate
TEACHER RECORD
Online 07.2023 - 07.2023
ADVANCE CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED
Johannesburg 06.2019 - 02.2020
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Gqeberha 02.2003 - 04.2006
CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
VARSITY COLLEGE
02.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
Vocabulary expansion
Speaking practice
Language proficiency
Building rapport
Listening exercises
Classroom management
References
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Timeline
English Tutor
Podo
04.2025 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hour Advanced TFEL/TESOL Certificate
TFEL Universal
04.2025 - 04.2025
English Tutor
Preply
03.2025 - Current
Business Development Manager
Gatti Mulbarton
04.2024 - 02.2025
English Tutor
Preply
08.2023 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hour TEFL Certificate
TEACHER RECORD
07.2023 - 07.2023
ADVANCE CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED
06.2019 - 02.2020
STORE MANAGER
POETRY- CAPE UNION MART GROUP
09.2015 - 11.2020
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WITCHERY AND MIMCO HYDE PARK
10.2014 - 02.2015
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS GREENSTONE
03.2012 - 09.2014
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS FESTIVAL MALL
04.2011 - 02.2012
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER
WOOLWORTHS GREENSTONE MALL
07.2010 - 03.2011
CLOTHING AND HOME DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING
WOOLWORTHS EAST RAND MALL
04.2010 - 06.2010
MENSWEAR DEPARTMENT MANAGER
EDGARS EAST RAND MALL
11.2009 - 03.2010
DEPARTMENT MANAGER IN TRAINING
EDGARS EASTGATE
10.2008 - 10.2009
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
EDCON
02.2007 - 09.2008
HEAD CASHIER AND SALES ASSISTANT
SPITZ
09.2006 - 01.2007
TILL OPERATOR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT
WOOLWORTHS
03.2005 - 08.2006
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
02.2003 - 04.2006
CERTIFICATE - MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES
VARSITY COLLEGE
02.2002 - 12.2002
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