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Instructor since April 2022
Online ESL (English Second Language) will be learning how to communicate effectively in English
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I help non-native English speakers of all ages improve their communication skills --whether its in the classroom or in the workplace. I am a native English speaker, with a neutral accent, which equips me to teach
Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation, as well as the four skills:
Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
I am certified to teach young learners and adults, both one on one and group classes.
I have a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Business Management.
I hold a 120-hour TEFL certificate and have also upskilled myself with other ESL certificates (total 9 weeks) focusing on practical teaching online
I have 27 years’ experience teaching young learners and adults in and out of the classroom.
I spent two years working closely with special needs children with equi-therapy
I am also a certified coach in various sports and disciplines, and have extensive experience coaching young learners and adults
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Need a strong internet connection as these are online classes
Location
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Online from South Africa
About Me
I am a native English speaker, with a neutral accent, which equips me to teach
Vocabulary, Grammar and Pronunciation, as well as the four skills:
Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.
I am certified to teach young learners and adults, both one on one and group classes.
I have a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Business Management.
I hold a 120-hour TEFL certificate and have also upskilled myself with other ESL certificates (total 9 weeks) focusing on practical teaching online
I have 27 years’ experience teaching young learners and adults in and out of the classroom.
I spent two years working closely with special needs children with equi-therapy
I am also a certified coach in various sports and disciplines, and have extensive experience coaching young learners and adults
Education
BA Ed (Hons) degree
Small Business Management Diploma (Post Grad)
University of Port Elizabeth (Nelson Mandela University)
University of Port Elizabeth Business Unit
Experience / Qualifications
27 yrs teaching experience
120 hour TEFL Certificate
100 hour TEFL Portal Practical Certificate (Online Teaching)1111111
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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