Joyce Ngwenya ESL teacher
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I am an experienced English teacher who can teach face to face and online, personalising my approach to teaching.. I have had the pleasure of assisting students of all age groups who are struggling with reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students who are preparing for tests, 'O' level examinations and IELTS academic and general training are also welcome. I have the expertise of teaching English as a Second Language to non-speakers of English from kindergarten (3-5 years), elementary students (6-12 years), high school students (13-17 years)

Subjects

  • English Grade 1-O level

  • History Grade 1-Grade 10

  • IELTS (Academic/ General)

  • Reading & Comprehension in English Beginner-Expert

  • English (ESL) Intermediate-Expert

Experience

  • ESL Elementary Teacher (Jun, 2021–Dec, 2021) at Arkon Education Group, Khujand
    Prepared lesson plans based on ESL teaching methodologies.
    Encouraged and engaged students to speak English.
    Collaborated with local teachers to provide a positive learning experience for students.
    Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater for individual educational needs of each
    student.
    Assigned homework, graded tests and documented students' progress
    Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to
    update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
  • ESL / Native Speaker (Feb, 2020–Jun, 2021) at English Wizards, Krakow
    Educated students in-person and online in basics of English grammar and conversational
    speaking.
    Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
    Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
    Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
    Assigned tasks and corrected homework.
    Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
    Evaluated students' progress.
    Prepared students for Cambridge language proficiency examinati
  • English High School Teacher (Jan, 2017–Jan, 2020) at The Ultimate Academy
    Developed year plans, coursework materials and schemes of work in accordance with the
    national curriculum.
    Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English
    language.
    Delivered lessons to improve students' reading, writing, listening and conversing skills.
    Provided guidance and counseling sessions for both group and one-on-one setups.
    Coached Under-15 Girls' Soccer Team.
    Assisted Public Speaking and Debate Club.
    Typed minutes for the Disciplinary Committee.
    Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with
    special learning plans for struggling people.
  • English High School Teacher (Jan, 2014–Dec, 2016) at Pro Arte Alphen Park, Pretoria
    Prepared comprehensive English scope of work, learners' activity books and portfolio
    assessment tasks for multiple classes.
    Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
    Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
    Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
    Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
    Supervised in Life Orientation activities, detention and public speaking.
    Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional
    strategies.
    Assisted Merit Awards Committee

Education

  • Safeguarding Certificate (Aug, 2021–Sep, 2021) from English UK
  • TEFL Certificate (Sep, 2020–Nov, 2020) from World TOSEL / TEFL Academy
  • Diploma in Education (Jan, 1987–Dec, 1990) from Midlands State University

Fee details

    N$102–154/hour (US$5.47–8.21/hour)

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