* High School: 2000,
Krugersdorp High School, Johannesburg, South Africa
* University: 2003,
Stellenbosch University, BA Drama, Performing Arts,
Stellenbosch, South Africa
2005, Stellenbosch University, Postgraduate degree, Performing Arts ~ directing, Stellenbosch, South Africa
* Diplomas: 2008,
London Teacher’s Training College, TESOL diploma,
London, United Kingdom
Currently: Postgraduate diploma in Teaching Business English
MSE in TESOL teacher training – University of South Florida
Working History
* 2011/06 – 2011/08
Concorde International Language School (Canterbury, United Kingdom)
Academic director for a summer school centre
Responsibilities: Complete supervision and implementation of the academic
programme. Management of teachers, pedagogical assistance, overall
management of the summer centre
* 2010/08 ~ present
English-Natali online English School (Moscow, Russia)
Responsibilities: Preparation and online tutoring
Accelingua Language school
Responsibilities: Teach Business English at various companies - freelance
* 2008/05 ~ 2010/05
Yeongil Elementary School (Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea)
Position: English Teacher, grades 3-6
Responsibilities: Planning, implementation and conducting of lessons
* Additional responsibilities: Teacher training, textbook development, summer and winter camp organization for my county, liaison to the Educational office.
* Awards – 2009 I was selected as the best native English teacher in my province of Gyeongsangbukdo.
* 2008/09 ~ 2008/12
Gyeongbuk College (Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea)
Position: Guest lecturer. Conversation teacher for a part time adult course.
Responsibilities: program design, textbook development, class instruction.
* 2005/08 ~ 2008/02
Wonderland English Academy (Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea)
Position: English Teacher, students aged 3 – 15
Responsibilities: Class planning, execution and curriculum design
* 2004/07 ~ 2007/10 South Eastern Arts Festival, Western Cape (South Africa)
Position: Festival Coordinator for an Arts Festival
Responsibilities: Organization of students from Stellenbosch
University for performances and advertising at the festival
* 2004/01 ~ 2004/10
Drama Department, Stellenbosch University (South Africa)
Position: Part time Drama teacher
Responsibilities: Acting and theatre theory instructor for 2nd year drama students
Personal Introduction
# Teaching Philosophy:
- I am a positive, committed and enthusiastic English Teacher. I believe that all children have a right to an education in a safe and welcoming environment; furthermore, I believe that this education should be an interesting, challenging, fun and rewarding experience. I enjoy building a relationship of trust and respect with my students as well as my colleagues, and take great pride in my students’ accomplishments. I am hard-working, patient and am able to relate to students of all ages.