I completed a basic computer skills training in 2013
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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Language
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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
Court order obtainment
Court proceedings expertise
Courtroom testimony skills
Court depositions
Court orders
Court administration knowledge
English Communication and writing skills
Teaching English at University level
Teaching English to young learners
Software
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