Desiree Spies
About Me
Introduction:
Hello, my name is Desiree.
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself to you.
Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in an Online English Teaching position at ABC5. I am a highly motivated and progress-focused ESL Teacher with a long-standing background in this industry.
With a track record of initiative and dependability, I have devised strategic initiatives that I believe will prove to be valuable at your school.
I have 7 years experience teaching English as a foreign language both face to face and online.
I have a lot of passion for the teaching profession, which when combined with my experience, qualifications and ability makes me an ideal candidate for ABC5
I am an enthusiastic, supportive, and kind person who enjoys working with children of all ages and so too adults. I am a hard-working, friendly person with good humor.
I am an EFL Online teacher with almost seven years of experience. I am passionate about my work and enjoy teaching, whether it be teaching English as a foreign language or within a school curriculum. I have a high success rate of having full schedules. I can teach from beginners to advanced level. I enjoy teaching Business English.
I am very professional when teaching, however believe that all parties should feel relaxed and confident concerning my ability.
I like my lessons to be relaxed and informal, and, as such, I seek to create a calm, nurturing, and fun atmosphere within which a student will feel confident and enabled.
Your consideration of my credentials would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Sincerely
Desiree
I am looking forward in hearing from you
Education
Teachers Record
Distinction in Teaching English as a Foreign Language Course 120hours
October 2020
Teach International English Language School
Teaching English for ESL/EFL to students TESOL/TEYL 140hours
August 2019
Intec
BA
July 2002
Experiences
Online ESL Teacher
Talk915
May 2020 to Current
1. Interact with students and parents via email, instant messaging,
threaded discussion and synchronous chat.
2. Work with average of 1x1 per class
3. Provide instruction using textbooks, worksheets, games and visuals
to help improve reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
4. Communicate with students using E-Class , Q.Q and Skype online
learning platforms, webcams and headphones.
5. Increase ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word
games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
6. Develop and teach ESL curriculum to improve students'
conversational abilities.
7. I have been conducting EXP Trial lessons regularly and many
students have signed up and become regulars with me.
8. Opening lessons for more than 3 weeks in advance for VIP students,
with most of them becoming regulars.
9. Educate 1x1 students in basics of English grammar and
conversational speaking.
10.Develop activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
11. TPR ( Total physical response) this method is used daily for many
students
Online ESL Teacher
Cambly
December 2018 to September 2020
1. Increased and developed learning skills and good study habits
2. Worked with students aged 5 to 30+ on grammar, pronunciation, and
sentence construction.
3. Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in
fresh and exhilarating ways.
Online English Teacher
51Talk,
September 2015 to March 2020
1. Coordinated with students aged 5 to 30+ on grammar, pronunciation,
and sentence construction.
2. Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in
fresh and exhilarating ways.
3. Helped students develop learning skills and good study habits useful
in trade school or college education.
4. Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language
education.
Administrative Coordinator
Department .of Education , Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. S.A.
January 1994 to April 2014
1. Transcribed meeting minutes for management's records.
2. Reduced intake processes time by developing application tracking
and filing systems.
3. Improved office operations by automating client correspondence,
record tracking and data communications.
4. Interacted with 50 customers professionally by phone, email or
in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff
members
Skills
Languages
Videos
Portfolio
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