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Ntandoyenkosi  Thusi

Ntandoyenkosi Thusi

Durban,South Africa

Summary

Engaging, fun, confident and resourceful qualified ESL teacher with strong organizational skills. Hard-working individual with proven success forging relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Flexible communicator and team player.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

English tutor

Examslayers Education
Durban, South Africa
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced student comprehension by creating engaging visual lesson plans leading to more attendance.
  • Led group study sessions, encouraging collaborative learning among classmates.
  • Strengthened linguistic proficiency of students through comprehensive grammar instruction.
  • Pedagogical innovation.
  • Prepared students for examinations.


Achievements:

  • Fostered positive interactions amongst students;
  • Full attendance; and
  • Resulting in more than 80% improved English test scores.

Student support teacher

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South Africa
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers to enrich curriculum content.
  • Enhanced pedagogical knowledge and skill set.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans by incorporating digital technology.
  • Created engaging visual aids for clearer lesson delivery.
  • Conducted after-school tutoring sessions to reinforce classroom teachings and concepts.
  • Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
  • Minimised Teacher Talking Time (TTT) to maximise student engagement and interaction.


Achievements:

  • Significantly improving students' academic performance by 80% through tailored interventions;
  • Fostering positive relationships with students facing challenges;
  • Successfully mediating conflicts;
  • Increasing student engagement in learning activities, and facilitating effective communication between students;
  • Focusing on individual student needs and providing personalized support.


Peer mentor

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South Africa
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts amongst peers.
  • Worked with students to build and develop confidence and self-esteem.
  • Provided constructive feedback and guidance, challenging mentees to expand perspectives and reach full potential.
  • Guided students through difficult coursework, simplifying complex concepts into understandable/relatable information.


Achievements:

  • Students saw academic progress and decrease in failure rate;
  • Increased pass rate of more than 90%; and
  • Fostered healthy social interactions within positive environment.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
02.2020 - 07.2024

Skills

Soft skills:

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Enthusiasm
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Patience/Empathy
  • Character developer
  • Confidence builder
  • Language passion
  • Cultural awareness

Hard skills:

  • Computer literacy
  • Classroom management
  • Creativity in teaching
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Second language acquisition techniques
  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement techniques
  • Microsoft (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Student motivation techniques

Certification

  • TEFL Certificate (120 hour)

Authority: Teacher Record

Obtained in: September 2024

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Xhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
Zulu
Fluent
French
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Language learning
  • Reading
  • Volunteering

References

References available upon request.

Quote

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.
Oprah Winfrey

Timeline

English tutor

Examslayers Education
01.2024 - 06.2024

Student support teacher

University of KwaZulu Natal
02.2023 - 11.2023

Peer mentor

University of KwaZulu Natal
02.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of KwaZulu Natal
02.2020 - 07.2024
Ntandoyenkosi Thusi