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I have 7 years of experience in photography, education, and customer service, which has allowed me to develop a strong foundation in managing media content, supporting students, and working on creative projects. My roles, from Media Manager to Graduate Assistant, have honed my ability to take on diverse responsibilities, whether it’s creating and curating visual content or assisting in educational settings. My academic journey, culminating in a BA in Photography with First Class Honours, reflects my commitment to achieving high standards in everything I do.

I’m passionate about learning and self-improvement, which drives me to continually enhance my skills and knowledge. I’m communicative, empathetic, and always ready to understand and meet the needs of others. My experience in customer service has taught me the importance of patience and active listening, and I take pride in being a reliable and supportive team player.

I am a dedicated and creative person with an interest in teaching languages. I have worked as an English literacy facilitator at the University of the Free State for over a year. I have a 160 hour TEFL qualification. I have worked with pre-school age children as an Au Paire.

Through my work experience, I have developed skills in cross-cultural communication and assessing language criteria based on the common European framework of reference for languages. I am adept at reviewing assessments and conducting interviews for university applications. I work excellently in large teams and independently and have a wealth of experience in people-facing roles.
In terms of teaching, I have completed a L5 180 hour TEFL certificate and have experience in a primary school setting, assisting pupils aged 5-7 with phonetics, reading and comprehension. I have voluntary experience in an extra curricular club which supports girls between the ages of 6-10 with creativity, expedition and arts and crafts skills.
Personality wise, I am a bubbly, enthusiastic and approachable individual. I have been praised on use of initiative and professionalism and consider myself a strong relationship builder.

I am very excited for the opportunity to teach English abroad in South Korea. I have been a working professional in the music industry for 10 years and have been considering shifting careers into a teaching position since last year. I have built quite the creative skillset due to the artistic nature of my career so far. Innovation, creativity and Empathy are among my greatest assets. In addition, the years spent in various professional environments gives me a different perspective and work ethic than someone who is just starting their professional life.

I have a wealth of experience teaching music in one-on-one private lessons and small group learning environments. My first exposure to teaching was as a TA in University during my Master’s Program. I designed my own syllabus and curriculum based on the resources the school wished for me to use. I taught that class for three semesters. After graduation, I started teaching privately at an after school music academy in Loveland Colorado called the Loveland Academy of Music. My voice studio there consisted of 8-12 students at any given time. I also ran a master class once a month for a small group of up to 5 students for a group lesson. Eventually I opened my own private practice and have been teaching independently ever since.

In addition to those experiences, I also served as the Children’s Director for the Mountain Ancestor’s Grove Church in Longmont Colorado. Through this experience I had the opportunity to plan, prepare, and deliver curriculum and programming for a small group of children of various ages.

Other teaching experiences I have gathered over the years include substitute teaching in Conroe ISD as a part-time substitute teacher and working at a summer camp for St. Bartholomew in Katy Texas, the church that currently employs me. Our classroom at the camp had 40 kids in the 3rd-5th grade levels.

I believe that my skill set is uniquely qualified to excel as an ESL teacher in Korea. Please reach out to me with any questions you may have. I warmly welcome a positive response.

I am hard-working, patient and organised.

I have three key components that I incorporate into my teaching style; engagement, interaction and most importantly, inclusivity.

Although I have no experience teaching children and young learners per se, I have experience aiding and assisting adults with their written English, especially in articles, essays and scripts.

I have a keen interest in psychology, so I am interested in the bond between a teacher and their student/students on an educational and psychological level.

I have a strong background in acting and improv so implementing entertaining and energetic teaching methods comes naturally to me.

Through multiple years of experience publishing articles, think pieces and YouTube videos for ScreenRant and WhatCulture, I've showcased my understanding and utilisation of receptive and productive skills as well as strong grammar, correct punctuation and advanced vocabulary.

I bring a solid background in education with hands-on experience as a teacher assistant and private tutor, where I’ve developed effective teaching strategies and a deep understanding of student needs.
I am patient, empathetic, and highly adaptable, able to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and tailor my approach to foster a positive and engaging learning environment.
My strengths include strong communication, lesson planning, and classroom management, combined with a keen ability to integrate technology into teaching and provide personalized instruction to help students succeed.

I am currently employed as a tutor in a language department at university. My responsibilities include assistance with undergraduate assignments, assistance during formal lectures, teaching extra classes, invigilating and marking tests and exams.
I am very spontaneous upon getting to know someone. When making mistakes in my academics or job responsibilities, I consider it important to identify my mistakes and rectifying them upon a next opportunity.
I am experienced in language, having studied two languages (English and Afrikaans) at university level, making me fully bilingual. My writing and speaking skills have also been recognized through competitions and general accomplishments during my university studies.