Nokubonga N Philasande Khuzwayo
ESL TEACHER
Durban, Waterloo
Summary
Motivated ESL Teacher with 6 years of experience working with school faculty and staff to develop vocational and post-secondary goals for students. Dedicated Volunteer Language Teacher well-versed in English and Educational Psychology and eager to make difference for international students. Motivational leader with engaging and adaptable style.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
ESL Teacher
Italki
02.2021 - Current
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
Academic Specialist
Noah's Ark Preschool And Daycare
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Consulted with candidates on primary research, data collection, bibliographies, and model writing assistance.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value.
On-campus TUTOR
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet a specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
Education
TEFL
Teacher Record
Online 04.2001 -
Post-graduate Degree - General Psychology
University of KwaZulu Natal
KwaZulu Natal, Durban 06.2014 - 07.2017
TEFL
Professional Development Institute
Online 04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
ESL teaching methods
Vocabulary Development
Total Physical Response
Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
TEFL, Teacher of English to speakers of other languages - TEACHER RECORD
Accomplishments
- Developed international and domestic ESL and TEFL curriculum for more than 3500 students.
Timeline
TEFL, Teacher of English to speakers of other languages - TEACHER RECORD
07-2023
Teaching English Fundamental Principles
04-2022
Online Tutor Training, LIM Lessons
01-2022
ESL Teacher
Italki
02.2021 - Current
TEFL [Teaching English a s a Foreign Language] - University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education]
02-2020
Academic Specialist
Noah's Ark Preschool And Daycare
03.2018 - 01.2021
On-campus TUTOR
University Of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2015 - 09.2017
Post-graduate Degree - General Psychology
University of KwaZulu Natal
06.2014 - 07.2017
TEFL
Teacher Record
04.2001 -
TEFL
Professional Development Institute
04.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology
University of KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -