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
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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
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