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English
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Chinese (Mandarin)
About Me
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From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (12:48 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 22, 2020Me as a Teacher
I have 17 years on-site and online teaching experience, including teaching English as a Foreign Language, EAP, ESP, and Business English, in countries such as Taiwan, China, Sudan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and South Africa. Most of this experience is within Higher Education and Corporate Education. I also have more than 1700 hours of experience teaching students online, including students from Russia, Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico, and China. I build up a very good rapport with all my students and treat them not only as students but as people, being interested in their personal lives, experiences, stories, and well-being. I like to inspire my students to persevere in fulfilling their goals. My lessons & teaching style
I give my students choices rather than directives, which will empower them to learn. I believe that all students are individuals and everyone learns in their own unique way. I, therefore, use multiple methods of teaching to reach my students. I believe that the communicative task-based approach is the best to learn English. I believe that interesting content makes for interesting lessons. I want my students to enjoy the learning process and have fun. I focus on and target all the English learning skills (Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing), in order to develop your language competencies as a whole. At the end of each lesson I provide error correction and feedback.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TQUK Level 5 certificate in TEFL - TEFL Academy, UK - 2018Modules: Lesson Planning | Teaching English Vocabulary | Teaching Pronunciation | Understanding English Grammar | Teaching Receptive Skills: Listening and Reading | Teaching Productive Skills: Speaking and Writing | Teaching English Grammar | Principles of Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Materials & Aids for Teaching English/Classroom Management Strategies | Using Resources Effectively when Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners
Certificate verified
TEFL - International TEFL Teacher Training - 2004Certificate in TEFL [Grade A Pass]
Subjects: Classroom Management | Teaching Skills | Language Awareness | Phonology | Lesson Observation | Course Material Analysis
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2016
Master's - Education management, law and policyBachelor of Education Honours in Education Management, Law & Policy [NQF8]
Modules Passed: Management & Leadership in Education | Introduction to Research | Quantitative Research | Education Law | Values-Driven Education | Policy in Education | Financial Management in Education | Human Resource Management in Education
Achievement: 4 Distinctions; Course average of 77%
2010 - 2012
Master's - Development StudiesModules Passed: Contemporary Development Debates & Issues | Sustainable Development Policy & Practice | Human Security & Development (Pass with Distinction) | Gender & Development | Research Methodology | Research Report (Acid Mine Drainage)
Achievement: 1 Distinction; Course average of 66%
1993 - 1996
Bachelor’s - lawModules Passed: Criminal law 1, 2 & 3, Latin (distinction), Criminology 1, 2 & 3 (distinction), Mercantile law 1, 2 & 3, Law of Things, Law of Delict, Law of Contract, Interpretation of Statutes, Criminal procedure, Civil procedure, Administrative law, Accountancy, English, Afrikaans, Roman law, Indigenous law, Law of Evidence, Law of Family, Law of Persons (distinction), Constitutional law, Law of Succession & Attorneys Practice.
Achievement: 5 Distinctions; Course average of 65%
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Online ESL TeacherResponsibilities:
• Provision and delivery of online English (ESL), Business English & English for Specific purposes lessons to Skyeng students via their Vimbox online platform.
• Coordination with both school and students, and scheduling of lessons according to available time slots. It involves timely and appropriate communication with both parties via the Vimbox platform, E-mailing, Skype and Slack to ensure that lessons take place at the arranged time and manner.
• Content development
2018 - 2019
Project managerEstablishing and coordinating a 4-month intensive foundation ELT training program for teaching English to 150 Iraqi trainees, with mechanical, electrical, and production engineering backgrounds at PetroChina, Halfaya Oilfield Operations, Amarah, Iraq
• Designing a working program with clear timelines and targets, implementing the project, and then effectively managing it on-site
• Devising a sound program with resources, evaluation assessments, pacing plans, and comprehensive training reports
2015 - 2018
Owner & Founder• Providing core education service in ICT / E-learning facilitation, ODETDP course facilitation, corporate soft skills training, online ESL Teaching, and tutoring on a wide subject matter range
• Marketing of courses via website and social media
• Content and assessment development as well as the actual Delivery and facilitation of courses
• Establishing his own corporate identity with viable businesses to generate income
• Established and designed own branding and websites
2014 - 2015
ESL teacher• Planned, prepared and delivered lessons to students, according to educational needs, abilities, and achievement of individuals and groups of students, and in alignment with school curriculum
• Developed content, adapted existing learning materials and created, where necessary, new materials
• Prepared, supervised and marked students’ progress tests and examinations
• Assessed, recorded and reported on the development, achievement and behavior of students
2013 - 2014
Law lecturerCandidate-lectured LLB Law modules to Unisa students.
Lectured the following modules: Introduction to Law | Origins of South African Law | Civil Procedure | Property Law | Professional Ethics | Development Studies | African Customary Law | Administrative Law | Management & Leadership in NGOs and CBOs.
Tablet technology was used as a teaching methodology, research, and file-sharing tool.
2012 - 2013
ESL lecturerCandidate-lectured Academic English and Business English to pre-degree B. Com and IT students as part of a Higher Certificate Programme to prepare students for the degree program.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Was responsible for the learning, assessment, development, organization, and administration of approximately 300 students.
Nominated to present findings on the integration of new tablet technology used by students into subject field to a National CTI inter-campus seminar.
2011 - 2012
ESL lecturer• Candidate-lectured ESL and prepared Omani college students to reach a 4.5 IELTS level to enable them to study their majors (Education, IT and Business Studies) in English
• Lectured the following modules: Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Reading, Writing and Study Skills to Foundation Year students
• Lectured the following modules: EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to Second Year Business Studies students with a focus on developing writing, listening, reading and speaking skills of students
2009 - 2011
ICT training facilitator• Candidate organized and facilitated the delivery of ICT, PC literacy and E-learning content for student and teacher training purposes across rural schools in South Africa on behalf of Learnthings Africa, Mecer, Microsoft, MTN and Vodacom
• Facilitated basic PC literacy training on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Encarta and other Educational software solutions to rural school students and teachers
• Facilitated the training of teachers regarding the integration of ICT’s into teaching
2008 - 2009
ESL lecturerCandidate-lectured ESL and prepared Omani college students to reach a 4.5 IELTS level to enable them to study their majors (Communication Studies, IT and Business Studies) in English.
Lectured the following modules: Listening, Speaking, Grammar, Reading, Writing and Study Skills to Foundation Year students.
Lectured the following modules: EAP (English for Academic Purposes) to Foundation Year students with a focus on developing writing, listening, reading and speaking skills
5.0
Rating
25
Students
151
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
15 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
General English for Adults: Beginner & Elementary
A1 - A2Language Essentials26 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
General English for Adults: Pre-intermediate & Intermediate
A2 - B1Language Essentials32 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
General English for Adults: Upper-Intermediate & Advanced
B2 - C2Language Essentials40 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Structured Conversational practice
A2 - C2Conversation25 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Just chat
A1 - C2Conversation12 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
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12 Reviews
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15 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great and very interesting lesson! Henry is a very experienced teacher. It was easy to get on with him.
Jun 23, 2020
147fd9
3 English lessons
pretty versatile and challenging conversation. thank you!
May 17, 2021
807a75
1 English lesson
Nice talking to Henry. He is a very experienced teacher. He has lived in many countries. You can talk a lot with him.
Jan 11, 2021
147fd9
3 English lessons
Nice talking! Thank you!
May 28, 2021
147fd9
3 English lessons
A+ very nice chatting! Thank you!
May 10, 2021
49009e
1 English lesson
Henry is a really nice guy, well prepared and willing to solve your issues, for sure I will booked more classes.
Jan 8, 2021
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