Dedicated and results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning. Currently excelling as a remote TEFL Teacher while seeking new opportunities in teaching or other remote roles that support ongoing academic pursuits. Committed to leveraging skills in education and adaptability to contribute effectively in dynamic environments. Eager to embrace challenges that foster personal and professional growth.
Hi, I’m
SETH HUTTON
TEFL Teacher
Durban,GP
Summary
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Myself
Amateur Event Planner
Job overview
- I have organized multiple music events.
- Band Management
- Leveraged social media platforms to create buzz around events, driving awareness and interest among target audiences.
- Sound Tech
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and rapport for ongoing business opportunities.
- Fees
- Managed event logistics and operations.
StarClub
TEFL Teacher
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Increased student fluency in English by designing interactive speaking exercises focused on practical everyday situations.
- Continuously improved teaching skills through professional development courses, workshops, and conferences related to language education.
- Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, songs, movies, and podcasts to expose students to real-world examples of spoken English.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and collaboration.
- Enhanced language learning by incorporating engaging activities and multimedia resources into lessons.
- Promoted cultural exchange within the classroom by sharing experiences from various countries and cultures as part of lesson content.
- Assessed student progress effectively through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Mentored new TEFL teachers in effective classroom management techniques to maintain a productive learning environment for all students.
- Boosted student confidence and participation by providing regular feedback and support during class activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Eureka
TEFL Teacher
02.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress effectively through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with fellow TEFL teachers to share best practices, improve instructional materials, and develop new curriculum ideas.
- Continuously improved teaching skills through professional development courses, workshops, and conferences related to language education.
Marshall Music Midlands
Salesman, repairman and instrument serviceman
01.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Honed skills as a salesman.
- Filled out quotations for clients.
- Administrated orders in for stock.
- Learnt and used new skills in order to fix electronics.
- Organized filing.
- Active participant in revamping shop.
- Service musical instruments.
- Learnt various electronic/sound/music terminologies.
Vagabond Clothing
Store Manager and Sales Associate
04.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Enthusiastically interacted with customers and executive leaders to boost sales and team morale.
- Delivered quality service with friendly and professional demeanour.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Resolved complex customer enquiries, disputes and complaints.
Surelink Wealth
Claim Administrator
02.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Sought missing information and recorded information so may be processed as needed.
- Retrieved claim records to verify policyholder information and coverage before processing claims.
- Generated reports detailing investigations, findings and associated authorisations, creating audit trails for clients and regulators.
- Facilitated recovery of monies paid out fraudulently by seeking advice and assistance from solicitors on redress mechanisms.
- Collected evidence through investigations, verified documentation from claim submissions and opened new cases in company systems to initiate claim processing activities.
- Outlined steps for making and processing claims for policyholders and offered advice to help claimants get compensation.
- Communicated with broking department to decide outcomes of claims and appropriate compensation, providing claim information and reports for reference.
- Gathered information from clients, insurers and partners to assist with valuation and cost calculations for accurate settlement payments.
- Processed payments through claims systems after invoice authorisation by claims assessor.
- Reviewed claim submissions to determine eligibility and level of coverage.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to obtain accurate information to support investigation and timely resolution of claims.
- Managed all customer interactions, handling clients courteously to enhance satisfaction.
FairyTale Express
Actor/ Entertainer
01.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Performed at many events and meet and greets.
- Studied characters in order to create the best imitation.
- Accurately followed scripts, directions and queues according to director requirements.
- Shared stories through scripted monologues and unscripted character improvisations to deliver engaging performances.
- Performed diverse show elements, delivering singing and acting performances.
- Studied scripts closely to gain thorough and in-depth understanding of character emotions, speech intonation and body movement.
- Used proven memorisation techniques to learn guided scripts.
- Used previous experience in acting and stage performance to maximize character potential.
Education
TEACH TEFL
180 HOUR TEFL COURSE
University Overview
Professional Yachtmaster TrainingHout Bay
STCW, Small Powerboat and Ribmaster and Yacht Rating
01.2022
University Overview
Maritzburg CollegePietermaritzburg, Pelham
National Senior Certificate
01.2021
University Overview
Creative Arts CollegeDurban
Associate of Arts from Music Production
04.2001
University Overview
Completed a course in Music Production. I spent a year developing my understanding of sound design and developing skills that would allow me to produce music as well as a business.
UKZNDurban
No Degree from Counseling Psychology
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Effective team collaboration
References
References
- Bradley Hutton, Insurance Broker and Financial Advisor, Surelink Wealth, braderic@gmail.com
- Simon Stikells, Maritzburg College Music Director/Teacher, Maritzburg College, music@mcollege.co.za
- Carla Tate, Director of FairyTale Express, FairyTale Express, fairytale@gmail.com
- Tyler Vagabond, General Manager, Vagabond Clothing, +27 76 997 8666
- Karmany Thaver, Director of Drama Department, Maritzburg College, thaverk@mcollege.co.za
I am in an amazing band called Painting so Severe
I am in an amazing band called Painting so Severe
I have a deep interest in psychology, history, philosophy and music.
Timeline
TEFL Teacher
StarClub
06.2024 - Current
TEFL Teacher
Eureka
02.2024 - 06.2024
Store Manager and Sales Associate
Vagabond Clothing
04.2023 - 04.2023
Salesman, repairman and instrument serviceman
Marshall Music Midlands
01.2023 - 12.2023
Claim Administrator
Surelink Wealth
02.2022 - 03.2023
Actor/ Entertainer
FairyTale Express
01.2021 - 12.2022
Creative Arts College
Associate of Arts from Music Production
04.2001
UKZN
No Degree from Counseling Psychology
04.2001
Professional Yachtmaster Training
STCW, Small Powerboat and Ribmaster and Yacht Rating
Maritzburg College
National Senior Certificate
TEACH TEFL
180 HOUR TEFL COURSE
Amateur Event Planner
Myself