Mickela Crowther
About Me
Introduction:
I’m a 25-year old female living in South Africa. I am a qualified Occupational therapist, during my studies I was a part time au pair which presented me the opportunity to teach English. I am equipped to assist all ages but helping children is where my true passion lies. I have successfully completed my 160-hour TEFL course, I am thus certified to teach English to those who speak other languages.
The teaching philosophy that I firmly believe will help a student reach their full potential and perform at their best; is having fun in class. For optimal learning conditions, I am able to create a fun, loving and safe environment. My role as a teacher is to help each child learn English in their preferred learning style in order to reach their full potential. I believe in strong interpersonal bonds between teacher and student to enhance the teaching experience.
Teaching English and sharing skills and knowledge within such a universal language is beneficial to all.
I find it is rewarding to teach children something new and witness them interacting with one another in English- an international language of communication.
I am a competent English teacher because I seize every opportunity to encourage learning, believing that all students are capable of learning and speaking English. My approach is patient, calm and creative. I am determined to make my classes as enjoyable as possible and my eagerness in the pursuit of teaching this important language will always be something that I am highly motivated to do.
Education
Stellenbosch University
Occupational Therapy
November 2018
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160 hours Advance certificate in teaching English as a foreign language
May 2020
Experiences
Occupational Therapist
1 Military Hopital
January 2019 to December 2019
I worked as an Occupational therapist at the department of defence. I worked in different departments in the hospital. Neurology department, orthopaedic department, psychology department and the paediatric department. I loved every second of working, teaching and giving therapy to children.
Aupair and tutor
Private
January 2016 to November 2017
I worked as an au pair and tutor for a private family for two years, I had to do all the homework with the children in Afrikaans and English. I had to tutor them in the English Language. In this time I also had to raise my younger sibling brother and learn him English.