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Ronell Erasmus

Ronell Erasmus

English teacher and retired Regional Court Magistrate
Port Elizabeth,EC

Summary

As a healthy and enthusiastic retired person I believe that I can still make a meaningful contribution to society in sharing my experience in courtroom skills and teaching of the English Language.

I love children and especially young learners and wish to make a difference in the lives of young learners. I traveled extensively and am willing and able to teach in any country.

Overview

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Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

English Teacher

Walmer Community English Project
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01.2021 - Current

I completed a certified TEFL qualification through Global TEFL, UK volunteer at a community project where I teach English to young children.

Regional Court Magistrate (Retired)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, South Africa
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
08.1984 - 01.2021

I commenced a career as Prosecutor in Magistrate's Court and was promoted to a Regional Court Prosecutor. During this phase of my career I prosecuted accused persons in criminal courts. The vast majority of my cases was conducted in English.

I was subsequently appointed as a District Court Magistrate where I presided over court cases in criminal and civil court. Since October 1998 I have been a Regional Court Magistrate in both criminal and civil courts. In 2016 I acted for a term as a Judge of the High Court. English is the main court language in South Africa.

Lecturer

Vista University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01.1993 - 12.1994

Lectured law subjects to second year university law students

Education

Bachelor of Law (undergraduate B Juris) - Law

Rand Afrikaans University (Now Johannesburg)
Johannesburg
01.1977 - 12.1980

Postgraduate Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Rand Afrikaans University (now Johannesburg)
Johannesburg
01.1981 - 12.1983

Master of Laws - Child Witnesses

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
01.2005 - 12.2007

Skills

Courtroom operations

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Software

I completed a basic computer skills training in 2013

I successfully passed my TEFL course with a 90% average through Global TELF, UK

Certification

Completed a 250 hour certified TEFL course through Global TELF, UK

Timeline

Completed a 250 hour certified TEFL course through Global TELF, UK

08-2021

English Teacher

Walmer Community English Project
01.2021 - Current

Master of Laws - Child Witnesses

Nelson Mandela University
01.2005 - 12.2007

Lecturer

Vista University
01.1993 - 12.1994

Regional Court Magistrate (Retired)

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, South Africa
08.1984 - 01.2021

Postgraduate Bachelor of Law (LLB) - Law

Rand Afrikaans University (now Johannesburg)
01.1981 - 12.1983

Bachelor of Law (undergraduate B Juris) - Law

Rand Afrikaans University (Now Johannesburg)
01.1977 - 12.1980
Ronell ErasmusEnglish teacher and retired Regional Court Magistrate