Taryn Lewis-Thomas
About Me
Introduction:
Hello, my name is Taryn. I am interested in teaching English as a Second Language as a home based online tutor or teacher. My passion is teaching English in a creative, energetic and fun manner with children! I use lots of actions and have a clear, neutral accent that is easy to understand. I love connecting with my students as we learn together. My approach is to always focus on the positives and give useful tips for improvements along the way. Using extra props and the online materials we can achieve excellence in English practice. My teaching environment is a well-lit, quiet space that is a fully functional online classroom. Having 8 years experience teaching ESL to a variety of second language learners has really developed my abilities in teaching and communicating. I look froward to meeting my new students. Please contact me on my email: tlewisthomas@gmail.com , my smartphone number: +27 60 818 5946 or via Skype ID: akasha0002.
Education
Cornerstone Institute
Post Graduate in Education
December 2019
University Of Western Cape
B. Naturopathic Medicine
December 2007
University Of Western Cape
B.Complimentary Health Sciences
December 2009
Experiences
Home Room Teacher/ Subject Teacher/Middle School Teacher
Eduexcellence Private Remedial School
January 2020 to April 2020
Teaching English (First Language), Biology, Science, Art & Humanities.
Middle school: Grades 7, 8 & 9 (Cambridge British Curriculum)
Online ESL Teacher
First Future Education
February 2018 to December 2019
Teaching English as a second language to students of all ages in China, using a virtual classroom and multimedia PowerPoint presentations.
HEAD INSTRUCTOR & ESL TEACHER
Chungdahm April Institute (South Korea)
November 2014 to November 2017
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Ran staff meetings,
trained other ESL instructors and watched CCTV to file reports on all classes
in order to help other teachers improve upon their teaching style, increase
student scores, student enjoyment, participation and comprehension.
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Taught English as a
second language to students using smart board technology, touch screens &
multimedia tools.
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Successfully trained
multiple Elementary level students in presentation skills for competition entry
as well as assisting them in the skills required for increased TOEFL test
results.
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Effectively assisted
students in continuously improving and increasing their test results creating
A+ classes.
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Managed 10-13
Elementary students daily, administered & evaluated tests, writing &
speaking homework both online and offline.
ESL TEACHER
Bewegung English Institute
March 2012 to March 2013
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Taught English as a
second language to students of Kindergarten & Elementary ages..
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Created lesson plans,
managed student evaluations & report cards.
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Supervised students on weekly field trips &
oversaw the maintenance of the English environment during break times.
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Attended workshops, staff meetings & customized
student resources such as handouts, flashcards and other media.
ESL TEACHER
Changjo MeySen GrapeSEED Academy
December 2011 to December 2012
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Taught English as a
second language to students using multisensory tools and strategies that employ
visual, auditory & kinesthetic methods.
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Trained in the
MeySen GrapeSEED English Program developed in Japan.
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In this program
instructors are required to use; songs, story-telling, actions, dances,
phonogram charts, shared readers & chants to engage students of a young
age, immersing them in a fun learning environment as they develop their English
proficiency.
Skills
Languages
Videos
Portfolio
TEFL Certification 120 hour i-to-i comp...