SOMILA TONDILE
Johannesburg
Summary
TEFL-certified English teacher with 4+ years of international teaching experience in South Korea across public schools and private academies. Proven ability to improve student speaking confidence, participation, and overall English proficiency through structured, student-centered lessons. Experienced in curriculum adaptation, assessment design, and teaching diverse learners in multicultural classroom environments.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Little Fox English Academy
South Korea
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Taught approximately 40 students daily using a structured curriculum covering reading, writing, and speaking
- Maintained high student engagement across multiple classes while managing classroom behavior effectively
- Reviewed and corrected assignments, providing individualized feedback for student improvement
- Prepared detailed monthly progress reports and communicated performance to parents
- Adapted lessons for mixed-ability learners to ensure inclusive learning outcomes
Gyeonggi-do Office of Education
South Korea
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Taught Grade 6 English, focusing on communication, grammar, and comprehension skills
- Planned structured, engaging lessons tailored to diverse learner needs
- Assessed student performance and provided targeted feedback to support improvement
- Organized and facilitated English camp programs to enhance real-world language application
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment encouraging participation
Chungnam Office of Education
South Korea
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered 25+ English lessons weekly to elementary students (Grades 3–6) across three schools (15–25 students per class)
- Designed and implemented structured lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives and student proficiency levels
- Increased student speaking confidence through interactive, communicative teaching methods
- Co-taught with Korean educators to improve pronunciation and conversational fluency
- Developed and led English camps promoting cultural exchange and immersive language learning
- Created and administered assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress
Education
Bachelor -
Social Sciences
Skills
- Zoom
- Google Classroom
- LMS Platforms
- Microsoft Office
- Online Teaching Platforms (Preply)
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
TEFL Certification (2019)
Timeline
Little Fox English Academy
03.2025 - 03.2026
Gyeonggi-do Office of Education
03.2024 - 03.2025
Chungnam Office of Education
02.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor -
Social Sciences
CORE COMPETENCIES
- ESL & EFL Instruction
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Adaptation
- Classroom Management
- Student Assessment & Progress Tracking
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Parent Communication
- Interactive Learning Strategies