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English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Native
Other
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Machala, Ecuador (22:18 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 30, 2021Me as a Teacher
Adept at managing any age or proficiency level of students in a classroom to ensure effective learning
Proficient in developing activities, tools, and methods to help students learn English in unique ways
Excellent ability to connect with students and encourage them to excel
Dedicated to helping students master English despite learning disabilities or other challenges
Ability to work with students individually or in groups to increase language development My lessons & teaching style
We are unique. I understand this. My lessons and teaching style are unique for every individual based on their abilities and personality.
My teaching style mostly incorporates:
Connect with my students.
Create a safe, fun learning environment.
Establish routines.
Speak slowly and enunciate words based on the student's level
Use non-verbal communication.
Make things visual.
Check for understanding.
Adaptable.
Create engaging lessons.
Introduce new vocabulary before use in lessons.
Practice differentiated teaching strategies.
Learn about my students’ cultural backgrounds.
Incorporate the latest technology.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
Certificates
TEFL - 120 Hour - TEFL Professional Development Institute - 2020
Certificate verified
TESOL - 120 Hour - International Open Academy - 2020
Certificate verified
IELTS - The British Council - 2007
Certificate verified
Work Experience
1996 - 2016
Lead EngineerLead global sourcing team during new vehicle development. Daily corporate style online meetings with global team members taught me different cultures, speech styles, business English and techniques on how to eliminate communication gaps.
2009 - 2014
Chess coach - Junior provincial teamChess coach for the junior provincial team taught me how to prepare captivating lessons for kids aged 6 - 16 years. I did this as a hobby without compensation - just passion. Seeing my students succeed is the top priority and super rewarding.
2020 - 2021
Online TutorSince the start of the COVID pandemic, I started teaching English online for various companies.
5.0
Rating
28
Students
90
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
20 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversational English with integrated grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials41 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
10 Reviews
1141bf
4 English lessons
Thank you Johan It was amazing lesson
May 27, 2021
553c30
6 English lessons
Johan is a great teacher, his classes are very nice, a real pleasure. He’s patient and makes me feel confident.
May 5, 2021
5737ac
4 English lessons
this is the third time i learnt with Johan, he is so patient and great teacher. i enjoy every minutes of his class, i've learn a lot, can't wait to learn with Johan next time.
May 1, 2021
88b00f
2 English lessons
I really liked today's lesson, he is well prepared and gives lots of material to do in your own time, I specially like that because we then have more time to practice speaking
May 6, 2021
1141bf
4 English lessons
Thanks Johan
The lesson was great
May 3, 2021
88b00f
2 English lessons
this first class was really good, I really enjoyed it, he's very supportive.
Apr 29, 2021
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