English Teacher Service

Abongile Ntola

** **** ****, *********, **** Town, 7441

(078-***-****/ (071-***-**** adh5zs@r.postjobfree.com

Energetic and passionate Bachelor of Education graduate with 3 years’ practical experience during course completion. I recently worked as an Online English Teacher. During my practical experience and subsequent workplace experience I have demonstrated, leadership skills, creativity, customer service skills, time management, adaptability, grit, teamwork, interpersonal awareness, active listening and administrative skills. I strongly believe in quality education that has a positive impact in the evolvement of learning. I also care deeply about social justice and continual personal and professional development. I am fluent in English, IsiXhosa and IsiZulu, In the near future I hope to pursue a post graduate qualification to add value to the overall education space in the globe.

Education

University of KwaZulu - Natal

Bachelor of Education, Graduated in April 2018

Honors & Awards: Dean’s List, I received a certificate of excellence in educational studies in my second year.

Clubs: Chess club, Volley ball club.

Teaching Experience

ONLINE ENGLISH TEACHER

Planned creative lessons and taught English to learners in different levels from different countries.

Managed and coordinated, administered, evaluated and reported on learner progress using online platforms.

Provided constructive, positive feedback and rewards that ensured learner motivation and engagement.

Consistently produced above average ratings (scored 80% - 100% ratings) from students reflecting achievement of lesson objectives.

Skills gained: Patience, troubleshooting, time-management, ability to work in a virtual and fast paced environment, and active listening.

STUDENT TEACHER (SPENT A MONTH AT THREE DIFFERENT SCHOOLS)

Used a variety of strategies to meet the outcomes of the curriculum, this tested my innovation skills as I had to create lessons that were engaging yet effective.

Managed and coordinated, administered, evaluated and reported on learner progress.

Oversaw the classroom management and enforced positive discipline strategies.

I was selected to be part of a team of teachers that assisted a group of learners prepare for the National Reading & Spelling competition held annually by the Department of Basic Education (SA). Our group proudly came in third place in the national competition.

Entered learners into a recycling competition by popular beverage brand where they learned about the environment and recycling.

Skills gained: Organisational and administrative skills, interpersonal skills, active listening, providing constructive and positive feedback.

Additional work experience

BARISTA, MUGG & BEAN

I maintained inventory and stock supplies. As part of my supervisory training I directly engaged with customers.

I was fully responsible for ensuring these areas are well run while motivating colleagues to perform at their best in order to provide the best service.

Skills gained: Interpersonal skills, customer service, communication skills, attention to detail and leadership skills.

Additional Skills & Professional qualifications

Adept with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft certificate)

TEFL certificate (obtained 28 February 2020)

Certificate of completion for building resilience – LinkedIn Learning (obtained 14 August 2020)

Achievements

An article I wrote about Psychosocial support for teachers during COVID-19 was published on the 28th of July 2020 in Uniq Magazine SA https://bit.ly/3i1p2Lv

References

Lilly LeRoux Mrs ZJ Dlamini

Floor trainer: MPC (Online teaching) Head of Department

+27-21-552-**** Christopher Nxumalo Primary School

adh5zs@r.postjobfree.com +27-31-264-****

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