Helena van der Merwe

Cape Town

Tel no: 073-***-****

E-mail - admv8q@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 24 December 1963

Citizenship: South African

Marital Status: Single

Native Languages: English and Afrikaans

EDUCATION

TEFL INTERNATIONAL TESOL CERTIFICATE

(120 Hours of live classroom instruction and 8 hours of observed teaching practice)

TEFL International

Florence, Italy

May 2008

EXPERIENCE

The Learning Centre Florence, Italy

Figline Valdarno Cultural Center Figline, Italy

7 April 2008 to 2 May 2008

Experience teaching beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced English levels to adults and adolescents.

Created original vocabulary-based, skills-based and grammar-based lessons utilizing Communicative Learning Techniques (CLT)

Independently taught and co-taught lessons to students of various backgrounds and levels.

Participated in intercultural discussions and language exchanges

Was exposed to various different language teaching methods and strategies such as Grammar Translation Method (GTM) and Audio-Lingual Method (ALM).

Discussed different techniques between business English teaching and teaching English to young learners (TEYL)

Vaughan Systems

Spanish / Anglo English Language Program – March 2008

240 Hours minimum of volunteer service.

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling and teaching. Discovering and immersing myself into new cultures.

Reading, music, movies, walking, volunteer work and photography.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE(ESL Teacher)

ESL Teacher (Freelance)

From: April 2020 - current

Job description:

Teaching students of all ages and levels online(Zoom, Skype & Google Meet) and in person.

Premium English

Kazan – Russia

Position: English Teacher & Director of Studies

From: September 2014 – March 2020 (school closed)

Job description:

Teaching English to students ranging from the age of four to adults (including Business English).

Planning lessons.

Parent observations and meetings

Off-site teaching at government schools.

Planning and participating in various school activities.

Tests and interviews

Managing and training teachers

Assisting school manager with timetable

Preparing for summer courses

Observing and assisting teachers

Induction and training of new teachers

Academic decisions and planning for new year

Yearly activities and parties for students

Power Language Training

Wenzhou, China

July 2013 – August 2014

Duties:

Teaching students from the age of 3 to 16 as well as adults.

Preparing lessons.

Interviewing potential new students.

Demo lessons.

Marketing events.

Bridge Linguatec (Santiago, Chile)

English Teacher

July 2012 – Nov 2012

Duties:

Teaching General and Business English to adult learners at all levels. Off-site classes at companies like: Philips, Experian, Tata and at a remote mining company called Kinross.

Tests & final reports.

Administration duties: Attendance registers and logging of test scores.

EF – Rui’An – China

Director of Studies/Teacher

January 2011 – June 2012

Duties:

Encourage, facilitate and participate in the professional development of teachers.

Regularly observe teachers, according to EF English First Guidelines.

Work with the CM and teachers to constantly improve the academic quality of the centre.

Lead and/or arrange seminars and workshops in teacher development.

Regularly evaluate academic staff, establish clear goals and priorities for improvement and development.

Scheduling and teacher utility.

Administrative routines

Centre development and operation.

Cooperation with Regional office.

Professional development.

Oral placement test for new students.

EF – Wenzhou – China

Teacher(July 2009-Dec 2009 /Senior Teacher(Jan 2010-Dec 2010)

Duties: Teacher

Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the DOS.

Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching.

Use and implement the Course Management Procedures, correct and record the result of progress reports, tests and assessments for students.

Substitute for absent colleagues.

Assist with development and marketing of courses and induction of sales and teaching staff into the practices of the centre.

Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students.

Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations.

Attend and participate in workshops in teacher development.

Observe and be observed by the DOS and teaching colleagues.

Sharing knowledge with colleagues, and using teaching resources in the center.

Duties: Senior Teacher

Substitute for the DOS in his/her absence.

Aid the DOS with administrative duties and/or projects as directed.

Mentor new and less experienced teachers.

Observe teachers and offer insight and assistance.

Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching.

Use and implement the Course Management Procedures, correct and record the result of progress reports, tests and assessments for students.

Be responsible for students’ welfare and progress.

Cooperate with the CM and DOS to ensure constructive communication and efficient training centre operations.

Organize, administer and ensure the quality of the placement testing and interviewing of new students.

Help organize and participate in training centre social and marketing events.

Support other teachers and willingly share ideas/activities.

Regulate evaluate own performance and progress.

Observe and be observed by the DOS and teaching colleagues.

To be a flexible, consistent and effective team member.

EF – Liaocheng City

Shandong Province, China

English Teacher

4 July 2008 – June 2009

Duties: Teacher

Off-site classes at Kindergarten.

Carry out the timetable of classes assigned by the DOS.

Give lessons to the highest standards of English language teaching.

Use and implement the Course Management Procedures, correct and record the result of progress reports, tests and assessments for students.

Substitute for absent colleagues.

Assist with development and marketing of courses and induction of sales and teaching staff into the practices of the centre.

Assist in the placement testing and interviewing of new students.

Carry out teaching related responsibilities including, but not limited to demonstration classes, conversation clubs, tutorials, seminars and presentations.

Attend and participate in workshops in teacher development.

Observe and be observed by the DoS and teaching colleagues.

Sharing knowledge with colleagues, and using teaching resources in the centre.

Additional information

Student levels taught:

Ages: 3 – 6 years Small Stars

Ages: 7 – 10 years High Flyers

Ages: 11 – 16 years Trailblazers

Ages: 17 and older Adults – Beginner to Advanced levels including Business English

Ages: 7 – 70 years VIP

Off-site lessons at Kindergarten.

Demonstration lessons to all ages and levels.

Short-term classes at Primary Schools.

Prepared and participated in Halloween and Christmas concerts.

Received a Friendship Award from the city of Wenzhou.

Reference letters and contacts can be provided on request.

Work experience continued (before teaching):

Van Niekerk, Groenewoud & van Zyl Inc

Snr Bookkeeper

System – Legal Suite

23 September 2004 – 21 February 2008

Peet Viljoen Attorneys

Snr Bookkeeper / Office Manager

System – Legal Suite

5 January 2004 – 30 Aug 2004

Metroprop (Temp position)

Bookkeeper

4 August 2003 – 24 December 2003

Goodman & Jacobs Inc

Snr Bookkeeper

System – Legal Suite

1 July 2001 – 26 May 2003

Brazington Sossen Attorneys

Bookkeeper / Office Manager

System – Legal Suite

16 May 1999 – 31 June 2001

Moster & Bosman

Snr Bookkeeper

1 June 1998 – 16 April 1999

VDT Attorneys

Snr Bookkeeper

May 1994 – April 1998

Morkels (Temp position)

Credit Controller

19 September 1992 – 23 November 1992

Optimum Coal Mine

Senior Clerk / Data Typist

1 February 1987 – 31 July 1992

Trans-Natal Coal Mine Group

Data Typist

2 August 1982 – 31 July 1984

Jaffit & Goodman

Secretary

13 January 1982 – 26 July 1982

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Windows XP, Microsoft Office and Internet applications.

REFERENCEs

Steve Mott

Tel no: +44-747*-******

Email: admv8q@r.postjobfree.com

Kristin Lanese, Director of

Email: admv8q@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: +39-347-***-****

John Preen

Director of Studies

EF – Wenzhou

Email: admv8q@r.postjobfree.com

Alissa Qu

Owner – EF Wenzhou & Ruian

Email: admv8q@r.postjobfree.com

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