Vida Leeuw
About Me
Introduction:
Dedicated teacher experienced in teaching children and adults, Beginner to intermediate in a one on one and group setting. i have taught students from a diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Fluent in English and four more South African languages, with over seven years of teaching experience and the ability to teach in person and online. A positive educator who takes pleasure in building productive relationships with students.
Education
Free state university
BA English and language practice
October 2013
Teacher record
TEFL 120 hour certificate
January 2022
Tefl Academy
TEFL Certificate
September 2017
Experiences
Esl Tutor
Palfish
July 2019 to January 2023
• Communicated with students using an app that focuses on video and text based lessons
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Established a positive learning environment that felt welcoming and conducive to
learning.
• Implemented lesson plans covering required course topics within a specific time frame.
• Encouraged and motivated students to engage in leveled appropriate conversations.
Esl
Preply
February 2017 to Current
• Communicated with students using an online learning platform.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Established a positive learning environment that felt welcoming and conducive to
learning.
• Fostered positive relationships with students.
• Provided detailed feedback to students and parents after each lesson.
• Administered frequent formal assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Implemented lesson plans covering required course topics within a specific time frame.
• Provided individual instruction using a variety of techniques such as TPR and visual aids
to help improve and promote reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Encouraged and motivated students to engage in leveled appropriate conversations