Callula Breugem
About Me
Introduction:
I am a positive, enthusiastic, respectful and loving teacher with a neutral American accent. I have an AA degree in Child Development and have been working around the world with children and adults of different ages and nationalities for the last 7 years. I'm extremely passionate about working with children and want to make a positive difference in their lives.
I am hard working, flexible, loyal, passionate, enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills, am culturally aware and very personable. My classroom management skills, use of TPR to make lessons fun, as well as my use of props, implementing a reward system and showing kindness and respect towards all of my students will only add to your company and hopefully result in more and more students joining over time.
My experience includes: having been fortunate enough to work in a managerial position for an international company, and before that worked in the "International Student Office" at the College in California, as well as having been a nanny for 2 children, while babysitting on the side for about 3 years.
Education
Teach English Overseas- Knysna
TEFL/TESOL/ESL
October 2019
De Anza College
Associate of Arts in Child Development
August 2012
Wittedrift High School
High School diploma
December 2010
Experiences
Volunteer Teacher
Knysna English School
September 2019 to October 2019
I was fortunate enough to help out and teach both in person and online to gain experience with people ages 3-60. This was such a great time.
Art Gallery Director and Sales Manager
Park West Gallery
June 2016 to September 2019
I worked on cruise ships for the largest Art Gallery in the world as a Gallery Director, this included running the program, creating new relationships with +3000 guests every week from around the world, training new staff, building report with leads, sales of high end artwork , admin, logistics, stock take, orders and immigration aspects. I did a lot of public speaking as I had to host seminars and auctions, as well as event planning and marketing to the guests on the ship.
Head Cook/Ches
All Star Liveaboards
September 2012 to April 2016
I worked my way up from being a stewardess to the head cook in the industry where I would plan, prepare and cook meals from 5am-9pm daily for 30 people on a sail boat in the Bahamas. I also had to order and manage stock for 3 different boats in the fleet and make sure that the other cooks were trained and well equipped.
International Student Advisor
De Anza College- Cupertino, California
April 2011 to September 2012
I helped international students arriving from Asia and Europe with admission, admission questions, paperwork and overall guidance and support when joining the College from overseas. My job was to make them feel supported and to help them transition into California's culture. The job also had admin and immigration aspects.
Au Pair/ Nanny
Private Household
March 2011 to September 2012
I was an aupair/ nanny to 2 children. My daily tasks included picking them up and dropping them off at sports etc, I helped with homework, babysat them while their parents were away, taught them skills such as cooking and cooked for the family.
Scuba diving shop assistant/sales associate
Pro Dive - Beacon Island Resort- Plettenberg Bay
December 2010 to March 2011
My job was to sell scuba diving equipment, courses, and excursions to the guests from the Resort as well as pop-ins. I also assisted the diving instructors with courses and teaching new students.